PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF RESEARCH DRUG PRODUCTS
ID: 75N95024R00003Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/a0ff4c6ee6864e4b833edb5f796ed9a8/view
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), is seeking proposals for the "Preparation and Distribution of Research Drug Products" under solicitation number 75N95024R00003. The primary objective of this procurement is to acquire, analyze, create, and distribute a variety of drug compounds essential for drug abuse and addiction research, including controlled and uncontrolled substances, while ensuring compliance with DEA regulations. This contract, structured as an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement for a five-year period, aims to enhance research capabilities in the field of drug abuse, with proposals due by November 15, 2024, at 1:00 PM (Eastern Time). Interested parties should contact Scott Duernberger at scott.duernberger@nih.gov or Josh Lazarus at josh.lazarus@nih.gov for further information.

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    Amendment 01.pdf
    The document is an amendment to solicitation 75N95024R00003, issued by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). It primarily serves to respond to questions raised by potential offerors regarding proposal requirements. The amendment clarifies that the Technical Proposal is limited to 200 pages, excluding specific introductory and supplementary elements. The document also confirms that a certification for cost or pricing data is not necessary due to expected price competition and specifies that all mandatory qualification criteria must be met upon receipt of the Technical Proposals. A critical detail includes the requirement that offerors must demonstrate access to a DEA-approved secure storage facility for refrigeration of an inventory of around 300 stock items at the time of submission. The proposal due date remains unchanged, set for November 5, 2024. This document emphasizes transparency in the federal procurement process while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements necessary for contract bidding.
    Amendment 02.pdf
    The document is an amendment to a solicitation by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) regarding a Request for Proposals (RFP) referenced as 75N95024R00003. Its primary purpose is to correct the due date for proposals, which remains unchanged as November 15th, 2024, at 1:00 PM (Eastern Time). The amendment outlines the procedures for potential offerors to acknowledge receipt of this change and emphasizes that all other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain intact. It is critical for respondents to confirm their understanding of the amendment, either through their proposals or via separate communication. The document reiterates the need for timely acknowledgment to avoid any potential rejection of offers. Overall, this amendment serves to clarify administrative aspects of the RFP process while ensuring compliance with procurement protocols.
    Solicitation_75N95024R00003_F.pdf
    The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 75N95024R00003 for the "Preparation and Distribution of Research Drug Products". The RFP invites proposals from qualified businesses with a submission deadline of November 15, 2024. The resulting contract is expected to incorporate an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) structure for a five-year period, allowing for cost reimbursement and/or fixed-price task orders based on NIDA's programmatic needs. Key focuses of the project will be acquiring, analyzing, creating, regulating, and distributing a variety of drug compounds essential for drug abuse research. All offerors are required to maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and adhere to federal acquisition regulations. Proposals must be submitted electronically according to the guidelines stated in the attached documentation. Essential reporting and compliance requirements are outlined, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the contract period. The contract aims to bolster research capabilities addressing drug abuse and addiction through defined deliverables and adherence to protocols involving controlled substances.
    SSN_OTSB_Final.pdf
    The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is seeking Capability Statements from Other Than Small Business (OTSB) organizations for the preparation and distribution of research drug products in response to solicitation No. 75N95024R00003, focusing on controlled and uncontrolled drug compounds. This notice aims to assess the availability and capability of potential vendors while gathering information on their qualifications related to the NAICS code 541715. Interested parties must submit relevant documentation by November 16, 2023, specifying their compliance with mandatory requirements and project tasks outlined in the notice.
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