Evaluation of Semaglutide Safety and Tolerability in Adults with Cocaine Use Disorder with and without HIV and Assessment of Long-Acting Stimulants to Reduce Harm and HIV Transmission in Methamphetamine Use Disorder
ID: 24-009652Type: Presolicitation
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - CCBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to award a non-competitive federal contract for the evaluation of semaglutide safety and tolerability in adults with cocaine use disorder, as well as the assessment of long-acting stimulants to reduce harm and HIV transmission in methamphetamine use disorder. The contract will focus on conducting two clinical research studies in the Baltimore/Washington, DC region, aligning with NIH's priorities to address HIV and related health issues. The anticipated contract will span three years, starting on September 30, 2024, with the University of Maryland Medical Center as the intended recipient. Interested parties may express their capabilities and interest by contacting Susan Nsangou at susan.nsangou@nih.gov, as this opportunity does not involve a competitive proposal process.

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