The National Institute on Drug Abuse is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations having the capability to
(1) grow, harvest, analyze, store and distribute GMP grade cannabis (marijuana) on large and small scales;
(2) extract cannabis to obtain purified phytocannabinoids including delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-THC), analyze, and store;
(3) prepare marijuana cigarettes and related products; and
(4) distribute marijuana, marijuana cigarettes and cannabinoids, and other related products for research and other Government programs upon NIDA authorization.Offeror must possess suitable and secure DEA approved outdoor and indoor growing facilities, research laboratory with appropriate analytical instruments, and experienced personnel to conduct the project tasks. Appropriate DEA approved secure facility for manufacturing of marijuana cigarettes, and their storage, and DEA Schedule I registration for marijuana and THC are essential.
NIDA anticipates a 1-year with four 1 year options cost reimbursement type contract will be awarded. Additional quantity options for manufacturing cigarettes may also be required.
In order to handle substances under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, it is mandatory that offerors possess a DEA Research Registration for Schedules II to V and demonstrate the capability to obtain a DEA registration for Schedule I controlled substances. All studies must be carried out under pertinent FDA regulations, such as current Good Clinical Practice (cGCP) and current Good Laboratory Practice (cGLP) regulations.
Paging Dr. Lyle Craker, please pick up the green courtesy phone! I’ve got to believe that this is just a mere formality preceding the rewarding of this contract once again to Dr. Mahmoud ElSohly and the federal pot farm at the University of Mississippi. But I guess it wouldn’t hurt for a few prestigious researchers like Dr. Craker to apply.
[...] Federal government seeking marijuana growers [...]
Thanks Paul!
although – Define ‘every few years’ …
When was the last time they did this and I wonder what was going on in the news at that time…
HA! Although that thought IS kinda scary.
Only if we allow that as the industry standard.
We have to avoid letting big pharma and of Monsanto from gaining control to keep things sane.
…or just make it legal for anyone to grow for themselves.
Naw, that makes too much sense.
What will GMP mean for Marijuana growing?
Radiated soil?
Roundup resistant plants?
Plants that can’t re-seed?
-snicker-
Here’s a company that grows underground in old mines. http://www.controlledpharming.com/
probably but I doubt it would take long for them to find a reason to file each application in the round folder.
that is what I gathered as well….
Thanks.
GMP in this case stands for “Good Manufacturing Practice”.
It is a requirement for manufacturers of foods and medications (including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients) to assure that medications are of the required quality.
I used to work at a dry food processor and we always had to follow those pesky GMPs.
sounds like the marijuana tax act
And what if ten thousand of us sent in an application? Would they be forced to process all of them?
Thanks for the clarification Paul, and congrats on your book signing…wish I could’ve been there.
I’m definitely going to read your book—just got an excerpt emailed to me by ASA.
Sorry to rain on the parade guys but this post is nothing but a mere formality. By law this posted in the federal register every few years, going back three decades. This allows U-Miss to receive the contract but allows the Feds to claim it’s not a monopoly because they have proactively sought out other would-be competitors. This procedure was discussed, in depth, during the Craker hearings.
Looks like they are looking to change the schedule with the medical evidence they will get.
When I first read this, it seemed like an elaborate rouse to catch growers.
“and experienced personnel to conduct the project tasks”.
Wanna bet they’ll drug test? Hmmmmmmm.
Anyone know what “GMP grade” means?
Good Medical Properties?
Get munchies probably
So they are looking for something that’s up and running and not supposed to exist because its illegal? But must posses proper credentials and facilities to be legal?
“..on large and small scales”? Hell one of my closets is empty right now, I might even write in myself! lol