Evaluation of Abuse Potential of Synthetic Opioids and Other Depressants Using In Vivo Pharmacological Studies
ID: 15DDHQ24R00000025Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFDRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATIONHEADQUATERSSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22152, USA

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OPERATIONS RESEARCH/QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS (R405)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b77614c6f8964db79e4be9e4a499065d/view
Timeline
    Description

    Solicitation from the Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is seeking a contractor to evaluate the abuse potential of synthetic opioids and other depressants through in vivo pharmacological studies. The DEA Diversion Control Division requires the contractor to provide investigational study results and a description of the methodology used to conduct the investigation. This evaluation is crucial in determining the abuse potential of these substances.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Darrell Goodwin
    darrell.goodwin@dea.gov
    Denise Scott
    Denise.N.Scott@dea.go
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