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A -- PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF RESEARCH DRUG PRODUCTS SOL N01DA-9-7074 POC Patricia W. Mummaugh, Contract Specialist, 301-443-6677, FAX:301-443-7595, E-Mail:pm69j@nih.gov The National Institute on Drug Abuse is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations having the in-house capability to analyze and characterize cannabinoid contents; produce dosage forms of cannabinoids and other drugs of abuse, such as morphine pellets; and maintain an inventory and supply of various DEA scheduled and unscheduled chemicals and drugs. The offeror must possess extensive experience to carry out the project tasks, and demonstrate the availability of adequate facilities and equipment. The successful offeror must indicate possession of a current Schedule I and II manufacturer license, Schedule I and II researcher license, Schedule I and II distributor license, and a Schedule I and II exporter license. Offerors must possess these required licenses or demonstrate their ability to obtain them at the time of proposal submission. Award will not be made to any offeror who has not obtained the specified licenses. NIDA anticipates awarding a cost-reimbursement, completion-type, five-year contract with five optional years. RFP No. N01DA-9-7074 will be available electronically on or about April 30, 1999, and may be accessed through the Internet at the following address: (URL:http://www.nida.nih.gov/RFP/RFPList.html). All information required for the submission of an offer will be contained in the electronic RFP package. 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. Following proposal submission and the initial review process, offerors comprising the competitive range may be requested to provide additional documentation. Response to the RFP will be due on or about June 14, 1999. Any responsible offeror may submit a proposal that will be considered by the Government. This advertisement does not commit the Government to award a contract. Point of Contact: Patricia W. Mummaugh, Contract Specialist; Electronic Mail Address: pm69j@nih.gov; Telephone:(301)443-6677; FAX:(301)443-7595. Posted 04/15/99 (W-SN320993). (0105)

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