Synthetic Substances

1) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is D-19-OD-0052-a and is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

2) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101.

3) This is a 100% Small Business set-aside. The NAICS is 325199 with a Size Standard of $1,250,000.
4) The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Chemical Evaluation Section (ODE) is requesting quotes for synthetic substances for diversion and control purposes. (see description of items below) The following substances are considered emerging drugs of concern and will be tested for pharmacological activity. The data obtained from these studies are necessary to enrich already known information about these substances and/or prepare scheduling action documents to potentially place these substances under the control of the Controlled Substances Act (21 USC811).
5) This requirement will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Priced purchase order. Pricing must be fixed price for the entirety of order.
6) Quotes will be evaluated according to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation: (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, under a Lowest Priced Technically Past Performance Acceptable basis. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers'. An offeror's technical acceptance will be determined by providing all of the items specified in the RFQ, past performance and including an approved and accredited Certificate of Analysis for each substance submitted with the quote. Award will be made to the offeror that was found to be technically acceptable and provided the lowest price.

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