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In Vitro Pharmacological Testing (Stimulant Compounds)

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Response Deadline11/09/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves providing specialized in vitro pharmacological testing for novel stimulant compounds to support Health Canada projects. The selected provider will be responsible for conducting cell culture, experimental testing, and assay validation to assist in regulatory risk assessments. Key deliverables include the production of detailed pharmacological activity profiles and comprehensive technical reports. The work is performed in the National Capital Region of Canada under the Department of Health. Due to the nature of the materials, the contractor must possess appropriate laboratory facilities for handling controlled substances and maintain valid licenses as required by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The solicitation was posted on October 27, 2026, with a response deadline of November 9, 2026.

General Info

Pharmacological testing of stimulant compounds for Health Canada risk assessments in Canada.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Health

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

National Capital Region (NCR), CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 1000273405-1A.

The full solicitation package (6 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Request For Proposal (RFP) for Pharmacological testing of novel stimulants, and synthetic cannabinoids.

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Timeline

PostedOct 27

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Response DeadlineNov 9

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Response Deadline

11/09/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin 12 days

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Health

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Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Health

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Performs pharmacological testing of novel stimulant compounds for prime contractors on Health Canada projects. Conducts cell culture, experimental testing, and assay validation to support regulatory risk assessments. Requires laboratory facilities for controlled substances and valid licenses under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Delivers pharmacological activity profiles and technical reports.

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