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OTP Oxidizers

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JA-2026-01-1354Federal

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The Transportation Security Administration’s Chemistry & Explosives Branch has awarded the OTP Oxidizers contract to City Chemical to supply Potassium Chlorate, Potassium Perchlorate, and Ammonium Nitrate in support of the National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program. Market research conducted in February 2026 identified two potential vendors, but only City Chemical demonstrated the ability to meet the full requirement for all three chemicals in the specified purity levels, quantities, and timeframe. Thermo Fisher Scientific was unable to procure one of the required chemicals and was therefore excluded from consideration. The contract, solicited under JA-2026-01-1354 and classified under NAICS code 325920, is managed through the Department of Homeland Security’s Workforce & Enterprise Operations office based in Springfield, VA. All materials are to be delivered to the performance location in Atlantic City, New Jersey, with Melany Pollock and Tina Washington as the primary and secondary points of contact for program inquiries and coordination.

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City Chemical awarded contract to supply three explosiveness chemicals for canine team program, meeting all purity and delivery requirements.

NAICS

325920 - Explosives Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Atlantic City, NJ, 08405, USA

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NONE

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City Chemical Single Source Justification FAR 13.501 FY26

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Workforce & Enterprise Operations
Contacts2 people available
OfficeSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA
Office AddressSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), through the Chemistry & Explosives Branch (CEB), has a requirement to procure Potassium Chlorate (PC), Potassium Perchlorate (PPC), and Ammonium Nitrate (AN) in support of ongoing and new critical operations under the National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP). TSA conducted market research in February 2026 to identify qualified suppliers capable of providing the required chemicals in the specified quantities and purity. Two vendors were identified: City Chemical, and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Each vendor provided their information and ability to provide the chemicals as required. City Chemical confirmed their ability to provide the full requirement in the specified time frame and performance. Thermo Fisher Scientific indicated they were unable to procure one of the chemicals. TSA has determined that only City Chemical was able to provide the precise product and quantity in the timeline required.

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