Small Molecule Compound Library Storage

The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) is seeking information from potential contractors to provide storage and management services for its small molecule compound library. The library contains approximately 400,000 samples with nearly 300,000 unique chemical structures. The contractor will be responsible for storing and managing the library, preparing and shipping samples to researchers, and providing plating services. The contractor must have the capability to store and ship compounds according to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The contractor must also have experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and be able to provide quarterly reports on inventory and activities. • The contractor must be able to store up to 28,000 containers of compounds at a time. • The contractor must be able to receive and process approximately 500 new compounds per year. • The contractor must be able to ship up to 1,000 compounds per year to researchers. • The contractor must be able to provide plating services, including solubilization, QC analysis, and reformatting. • The contractor must be able to dispose of waste chemicals in accordance with all applicable regulations.