Bid guide
How to bid on Purity Specifications, Storage and Distribution for Medications Development for NIDA
What NIDA is buying and why it matters
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is looking for small businesses that can operate a central facility to store and manage chemical and biological compounds. This includes receiving, inventorying, analyzing, and storing materials, both non-GMP and GMP, in quantities from milligrams to several kilograms.
A key requirement is the ability to handle controlled substances. The selected vendor must have DEA research registration for Schedules II through V, and potentially Schedule I. This opportunity is important for businesses with expertise in pharmaceutical storage and regulatory compliance, particularly those experienced with controlled substances.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a sources sought notice, not a request for proposals or quotes. The deadline for submitting your capability statement is August 14, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET. At the deadline, NIDA will stop accepting submissions.
NIDA is using these submissions for information and planning purposes only. This notice does not commit the government to any contract, and no contract will be awarded directly from responses to this announcement. NIDA will not pay for any information submitted.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for small businesses with in-house capabilities to manage a centralized repository for chemical and biological compounds. Relevant firms will have experience in inventory management, chemical analysis, and secure storage of pharmaceutical materials.
Crucially, the vendor must possess DEA research registration for controlled substances in Schedules II-V, and potentially Schedule I. This indicates the opportunity is for specialized professional services firms in the pharmaceutical or chemical management sector.
How to respond
To access the full details of this opportunity, you need to view the original source on the portal. Click the designated link to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always necessary for every bid. Once you have reviewed the full details, prepare and submit your capability statement as instructed in the solicitation.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your capability statement, clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with all listed requirements, especially handling both non-GMP and GMP materials. Provide specific examples of your inventory, analysis, and storage capabilities.
Emphasize your regulatory compliance, particularly your DEA research registration for controlled substances, specifying the schedules you are registered for. Detail your security protocols for storing sensitive materials. Ensure your statement is concise, directly addresses all requirements, and highlights your unique qualifications for operating a centralized compound repository.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA); the original posting controls.