D-GLUCOSE (U-13C6, 99%), MICROBIOLOGICAL/PYROGEN TESTED
ID: NIMH24003242Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDABethesda, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (325199)

PSC

QUALITY CONTROL- CHEMICALS AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS (H168)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0db85913b9b54d0abb4dc1f769973bb6/view
Timeline
    Description

    Sources Sought HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of U-13C glucose. U-13C glucose is typically used in clinical research to study brain metabolism in healthy volunteers. The glucose will be prepared into a 20% solution for oral administration, with each human study requiring 40-50 grams of U-13C glucose depending on the subject's body weight. The procurement will take place in Andover, MA, USA. For more information, contact Joe Kennedy at joseph.kennedy@nih.gov or 2623917630.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joseph Kennedy
    joseph.kennedy@nih.gov
    Robin Knightly
    Robin.knightly@nih.gov
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    D-GLUCOSE (U-13C6, 99%), MICROBIOLOGICAL/PYROGEN TESTED
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    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Purchase U-13C glucose for human study
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