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A -- SYNTHESIS AND DISTRIBUTION OF OPIOID AND RELATED PEPTIDES SOL N01DA-6-7053 DUE 113095 POC Patricia W. Mummaugh, Contract Specialist, (301) 443-1301, Nikki A. Zangwill, Contracting Officer, (301) 443-1301 The National Institute on Drug Abuse is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations having the capability to produce, store and distribute labeled and unlabeled opioid peptides and related compounds. These may include, but are not limited to, unlabeled tritium or I-125 labeled opioid peptides and related compounds. Compounds shall be maintained in adequate amounts and purity and shipped as designated by NIDA. Offerors must possess adequate facilities and equipment, and have extensive experience with solid phase peptide synthesis, purification and characterization of peptides, in general, and opioid peptides in particular. It is anticipated that a five-year, incrementally funded, cost-reimbursement, completion-type contract will be awarded with 5 one year options. This is a continuation of work under NIDA contract N01DA-1-7302 with Multiple Peptide Systems San Diego, California. Estimated issuance date of RFP No.N01DA- 6-7053 is October 16, 1995; responses are due to be received in the contracting office approximately forty-five (45) calendar days thereafter. Requests for a copy of the solicitation will be honored if received within thirty calendar days after the scheduled issuance date. Requests received after this period will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until the supply is exhausted; however, there is no assurance that copies requested after the 30th day will reach the requestor before the due date for receipt of responses. All reasonable sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the Agency. Only written or facsimile requests for this RFP will be accepted. Please forward all requests to the attention of Mrs. Patricia W. Mummaugh, Contract Specialist, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Parklawn Building, Room 10-49, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857. (telefax number is 301-443-7595).(0265)

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