Production of IRFNA

The Defense Logistics Agency Energy FEM plans to extend a contract for the production, manufacturing, and storage of Inhibited Red Fuming Nitric Acid (IRFNA) along with ancillary services. This extension, governed by FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(i) under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 204 (c)(1), will continue until a new award under solicitation RFP SPE601-14-R-0308 is made. The contract extension ensures uninterrupted service and prevents any degradation in mission capability. The intended awardee for this sole-source contract extension is Chemicals Incorporated, located in Baytown, Texas. This action is justified because Chemicals Incorporated is considered the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the agency's unique requirements for IRFNA production and related services. This procurement will be conducted without full and open competition as the Government has determined that no other supplies or services will satisfy the specific needs of the agency. The notice emphasizes that this is not an invitation for competitive proposals, and the Government reserves the sole discretion to proceed without competition based on responses to this notice. The contract relates to NAICS code 325120, which pertains to chemical manufacturing. Key contacts for this contract include Contract Specialist Patricia A. Bocock and Contracting Officer Sylvia T. Urias-Vallejo, both affiliated with the Defense Logistics Agency.