Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-17277
DEA Notice: Application to Import Fentanyl-Related Substance for Research by Vici Health Sciences, LLC
Buyer
Justice Department / Drug Enforcement Administration
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
September 24, 2026
Identifier
2026-17277
NAICS
424210
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced a public notice regarding an application for importing controlled substances. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - OEM/Vendor: - Vici Health Sciences, LLC - Products/Services Requested: - Fentanyl-related substance (drug code 9850, Schedule I) - Intended for manufacturing processes supporting research and clinical trials - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Importation is strictly for research and clinical trial manufacturing, not for commercial sale - No authorization for importing finished dosage forms (FDA-approved or non-approved) for commercial distribution - DEA is soliciting public comments on the application - Only Vici Health Sciences, LLC is mentioned as the applicant and vendor - No additional OEMs or competing vendors are specified
Description
Vici Health Sciences, LLC has applied to be registered as an importer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s), specifically fentanyl-related substances. The company plans to import the listed controlled substance as part of a manufacturing process supporting research and clinical trial efforts. No other activity for this drug code is authorized for this registration. Comments on the application can be submitted electronically or in writing by September 24, 2026.