Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-14280
DEA Notice: Catalent CTS, LLC Application to Import Schedule I Controlled Substances for Clinical Trials
Buyer
Justice Department / Drug Enforcement Administration
Posted
July 16, 2026
Respond By
August 17, 2026
Identifier
2026-14280
NAICS
424210
This opportunity involves the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announcing an application from Catalent CTS, LLC to import controlled substances for clinical trial support. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - OEM/Vendor: - Catalent CTS, LLC - Products/Controlled Substances Requested: - Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB), drug code 2010, Schedule I - Marihuana Extract, drug code 7350, Schedule I - Marihuana, drug code 7360, Schedule I - Tetrahydrocannabinols (synthetic THC), drug code 7370, Schedule I - All substances to be imported as bulk and dosage unit products - Purpose: - Substances will be used to support customers' clinical trials - Specific plan to import synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol - Notable Requirements: - Only the listed activities (importation for clinical trials) are authorized under this registration - No other activities for these drug codes are permitted - Public comments and hearing requests are invited regarding the application
Description
Catalent CTS, LLC has applied to be registered as an importer of basic classes of controlled substances including Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid, Marihuana Extract, Marihuana, and Tetrahydrocannabinols. The company plans to import these substances as bulk and dosage unit products to support customers' clinical trials. Specifically, for Tetrahydrocannabinols, the company plans to import a synthetic form. No other activities for these drug codes are authorized under this registration. Comments and hearing requests on the application must be submitted by August 17, 2026.