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Synthesis and Distribution of Drugs of Abuse and Related Compounds

Sources Sought · Department of Health and Human Services · Responses due Nov 20, 2026

Synthesis and Distribution of Drugs of Abuse and Related Compounds is a sources sought notice posted on SAM.gov by Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health Nida) on Oct 29, 2026, under NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)). It is set aside: Small Business Set Aside - Total. Responses are due Nov 20, 2026.

Notice type
Sources Sought
Agency
Department of Health and Human Services
Office
National Institutes of Health / National Institutes of Health Nida
Solicitation number
75N98027R00006SB
Industry (NAICS)
541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Place of performance
Not stated
Posted
Oct 29, 2026
Responses due
Nov 20, 2026 (19 days left)

The full description, attachments and response instructions are on SAM.gov: read this notice on SAM.gov. To respond you need an active SAM.gov registration, which is free.

What this sources sought notice means

A sources sought notice is market research: the agency asks which businesses could do the work before it decides how to buy it. Your answer can persuade the contracting officer to set the contract aside for small businesses. Responding is not a bid, but it can decide whether the contract is set aside for small businesses.

  1. Check that your business is small under the size standard for this NAICS code.
  2. Answer each question in the notice, within its page limit.
  3. Include your UEI, CAGE code, size status, certifications and relevant past performance.
  4. Attach a short capability statement and email it to the contact named on SAM.gov before the response date.

Who wins research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) government contracts

Federal agencies obligated $133B on contracts under NAICS 541715 from FY2024 to FY2026, including $43.8B in FY2026. The largest contractors in this industry, possible competitors or teaming partners for this bid:

  1. Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC: $11.3B
  2. California Institute of Technology: $6.6B
  3. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC: $5.5B
  4. Lockheed Martin Corporation: $4B
  5. The Aerospace Corporation: $3.9B

Recent research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) contract awards

Recent contract awards under NAICS 541715
Start dateRecipientAgency and descriptionAmountRecord
Sep 30, 2026Toxcel LLCDepartment of TransportationTITLE: IMPAIRED DRIVING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PARSID: 931 PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATES AND LOCAL PROGRAMS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION OF $500,000693JJ926F00142N
Sep 30, 2026Dynamis, Inc.Department of Homeland SecurityINTERMODAL SECURITY TRAINING AND EXERCISE PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES$862,65370T04026F5900N001
Sep 30, 2026Ist Research, LLCGeneral Services AdministrationIST PULSE SBIR III DO 58 DARPASAF$9,517,43247QFCA26F0037
Sep 30, 2026Asrc Consulting & Environmental Services, LLCDepartment of EnergyALASKA NORTH SLOPE GAS HYDRATE PRODUCTION TEST PROJECT 2.0$18,510,00089243326CFE000107
Sep 30, 2026Air-Lock, IncorporatedNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationTASK ORDER 10 - SUIT ANCILLARY HARDWARE PROCUREMENT FOR OCSS SUIT USE ON HLS PART V$401,18780NSSC26F0115

More: government research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) contracts · NAICS 541715

HHS contract spending

The Department of Health and Human Services obligated $76B on contracts from FY2024 to FY2026. Its largest contractors were General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., Advanced Technology International, Maximus Federal Services, Inc.. What it buys most: computer systems design services, administrative management and general management consulting services, other computer related services.

See Department of Health and Human Services contracts: top contractors, what it buys and recent awards.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the response deadline for 75N98027R00006SB ?
Responses are due Nov 20, 2026. Always confirm the date and time zone in the notice on SAM.gov, since agencies sometimes extend deadlines with an amendment.
Who can respond to Synthesis and Distribution of Drugs of Abuse and Related Compounds?
This notice is set aside for any business that is small under the SBA size standard for the contract's NAICS code. You also need an active SAM.gov registration, which is free.
Who usually wins research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) government contracts?
Under NAICS 541715, the largest federal contractors from FY2024 to FY2026 were Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC ($11.3B), California Institute of Technology ($6.6B), The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC ($5.5B).

Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, last checked Oct 30, 2026. Independent website. Not affiliated with any government agency.