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A -- NONCLINIC ADME STUDIES SOL N01DA-8-8086 DUE 071698 POC Dale Weiss, Contracting Officer, 301-443-1301 The National Institute on Drug Abuse is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations having the capability to carry out nonclinical studies for the determination absorption, tissue distribution, metabolism, and excretion of potential medications for treating drug addictions. Pharmacokinetic studies in animals, in vitro metabolism and in vitro absorption studies shall be performed. The successful offeror must indicate possession of current DEA registration for Schedule II-V substances prior to award and apply for Schedule I registration. NIDA anticipates that a three-year incrementally funded completion type contract with two one year options plus options for additional quantities will result from this procurement. RFP No. N01DA-8-8086 will be available electronically on or about June 2, 1998, and may be accessed through the Internet at the following address: (URL: http://www.nida.nih.gov/RFP/RFPList.html) Please note that the RFP for this acquisition will be streamlined to include only the Work Statement, Deliverables and Reporting Requirements, Special Requirements and Mandatory Qualifications, Technical Evaluation Criteria, and other necessary Proposal Preparation Instructions. All information required for the submission of an offer will be contained in the electronic RFP package. Following proposal submission and the initial review process, offerors comprising the competitive range may be requested to provide additional documentation to the Contracting Officer. Response to the RFP will be due on or about July 16, 1998. Any responsible offeror may submit a proposal which will be considered by the Government. This advertisement does not commit the Government to award a contract. Point of Contact: Dale S. Weiss, Contracting Officer Electronic Mail Address: dw79f@nih.gov Telephone: (301) 443-1301 Fax: (301) 443-7595 (0135)

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