Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Chemistry Center for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (CC4CARB)

The aim of this solicitation is to continue the Chemistry Center for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (CC4CARB) responsible for coordinating and conducting the design, synthesis, in vitro testing, and distribution of chemical libraries of discrete natural products and small-molecules with diverse physicochemical properties, specifically designed to target Gram-negative bacterial pathogens and other antibiotic-resistant bacteria identified as Antimicrobial Resistance threats.

The contract shall consist of requirements in four (4) key areas: 1) Library Design, 2) Compound Synthesis, 3) Compound Testing, and 4) Compound Management, and includes Project Management of all efforts across these requirements. Any responsible offeror may submit a proposal which will be considered by the Agency. This RFP will be available electronically on April 08, 2026, and may be accessed through https://sam.gov/.

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