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Notice of Intent to Sole Source - White Phosphorus

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W519TC26QA131Federal

Submission Closed05/29/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, on behalf of Pine Bluff Arsenal, plans to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Bayer for the procurement of White Phosphorus. This acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 12, leveraging statutory authority that permits sole source procurement when only one responsible source can fulfill the agency’s needs. The contract is intended to ensure a reliable supply of White Phosphorus, critical for ongoing mission requirements at Pine Bluff Arsenal. While this notice signals intent to negotiate directly with Bayer, it is not a solicitation or request for proposals; however, capable vendors may submit a capability statement or quotation to be considered for potential future competitive opportunities. Responses must demonstrate the ability to provide the exact required products and be submitted by the deadline of 10:00 AM Central Time on May 29, 2026, via email to the designated contracting officer. The agency retains sole discretion to pursue or forgo competitive procurement based on received information. The contract’s place of performance is White Hall, Arkansas, and all correspondence should be directed to the provided points of contact at the Department of Defense’s Rock Island office. This procurement supports a critical defense mission with an emphasis on continuity and reliability from an established supplier.

General Info

Army awards sole source fixed-price contract to Bayer for White Phosphorus supply by May 29, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Ri

NAICS

325920 - Explosives ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

White Hall, AR, USA

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NONE

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JA+Sole+Source+RFO+FAR+Part+12+White+Phosphorus+-Redacted.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 14

Presolicitation

Response DeadlineMay 29

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/29/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Ri

Contacts2 people available

OfficeROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Ri

Office AddressROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

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Heather Johns

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Michelle Lund

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Full Description

The Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI), on behalf of Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA), intends to negotiate and award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Bayer for the procurement of White Phosphorus.

This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The statutory authority permitting this sole source acquisition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements (and FAR 13.501(a) for commercial products).

The Government requires a reliable supply of White Phosphorus to support ongoing mission requirements at Pine Bluff Arsenal. A redacted copy of the Justification and Approval (J&A) supporting this sole source requirement is attached to this notice.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. A solicitation document will not be issued, and proposals will not be requested. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

Capabilities statements must provide clear and convincing evidence that the vendor can provide the exact required supplies. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Submission Instructions

All responses, capabilities statements, or inquiries must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Michelle M. Lund, at michelle.m.lund3.civ@army.mil no later than 10:00 AM Central Time on May 29, 2026.