Small Business Guide to FDA
(last revised on 03/31/04)

HOW TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE FOR FDA'S PROCUREMENT
AND CONTRACT ACTIVITIES

FDA has a special program that helps small companies participate in the Agency's procurement and contract activities. The program's goal is to seek out and encourage small companies to provide the Agency with needed supplies and services. For more information see the FDA Small Business Program website at http://www.fda.gov/oc/ofacs/fdasbo/default.html or contact

FDA Small Business Program Office Points of Contact:
Mendel D. Hill, Small Business Program Manager
Office of Facilities, Acquisitions and Central Services
Room 2074, HFA230
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857
PHONE: (301) 827-7211
FAX: (301) 827-7228
e-mail: MHILL1@oc.fda.gov

Procurement activities include the purchase of scientific and laboratory equipment such as chemicals, glassware, furniture, electronic components, various species of laboratory animals, animal feed, bedding, holding cages, and other related supplies.

The Agency also solicits proposals and awards contracts for research, surveys and studies in the areas of management, construction/renovation, science, and medicine.

The Agency has a Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Specialist who is available to assist and counsel small companies in capturing the Agency's procurement and contract dollars. Small companies that are interested in obtaining more information about the Agency's procurement and contract activities may direct their inquiries to:

Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Specialist
Food and Drug Administration
Office of Facilities, Acquisitions and Central Services, HFA-505
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 2038
Rockville, MD 20857
301-827-6890