AJ13--Pharmarcokinetics for Experimental Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment

Location: Federal
Posted: Jul 16, 2026
Due: Jul 31, 2026
Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • A - Research and development
Solicitation No: 36C24526Q0669
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AJ13--Pharmarcokinetics for Experimental Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment
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36C24526Q0669
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36C24526Q0669
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Jul 16, 2026 07:40 am EDT
  • Original Response Date: Jul 31, 2026 09:00 am EDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Sep 29, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: AJ13 - GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY R&D SVCS; GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
  • NAICS Code:
    • 112990 - All Other Animal Production
  • Place of Performance:
    Contractor's Lab/Facility See Sources Sought Notice for Details , 21218
    USA
Description
PRE SOLICITATION NOTICE

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 05
Title: A Joint Targeted Drug Delivery Approach for Arthritis Therapy Toxicity and Pharmacokinetics

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 05, intends to issue a solicitation for preclinical toxicology and pharmacokinetic (PK) studies to support advancement of an experimental joint targeted liposomal delivery system for Rheumatoid Arthritis therapy. This requirement involves GLP compliant toxicity studies and GLP or non GLP PK studies in adult rats.

The forthcoming solicitation will seek a contractor capable of performing:

GLP single dose IV toxicity studies including clinical observations, weight/food intake monitoring, blood chemistry assessments, necropsy, and histopathology.
GLP or non GLP pharmacokinetic studies including IV dosing, timed blood collection, plasma processing and storage, LC MS/MS analysis of dexamethasone and 6 hydroxydexamethasone, and calculation of PK parameters.
A comprehensive final written report covering toxicity results, PK data, and analytical findings.

Place of performance will be the contractor s laboratory. The anticipated period of performance is one year, approximately September 15, 2026 through September 14, 2027.

This notice is issued solely for informational purposes. A formal solicitation and the Government s acquisition strategy will be issued after completion of market research.

This notice does not constitute a solicitation and does not commit the Government to award a contract.

Point of Contact:
Robert O Keefe Jr., Contract Specialist
Email: robert.okeefejr@va.gov
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Contracting Office Address
  • 8849 International Drive Suite 215
  • LINTHICUM , MD 21090
  • USA
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