Production of IRFNA

The Defense Logistics Agency Energy FEM intends to contract using other than full and open competition IAW FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(i) under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 204 (c)(1) only one responsible source for the following: Contract Extension for Production/Manufacturing/Storage of Inhibited Red Fuming Nitric Acid (IRFNA) and ancillary services (SP0600-10-D-1500) until award under RFP SPE601-14-R-0308 is accomplished. This contract extension ensures the continuation of services for the requirement without mission degradation. Accordingly, Defense Logistics Agency Energy FEM intends to award this contract extension to Chemicals Incorporated, 12321 Hatcherville Road, Baytown TX 77521-7700. This contract extension will address the requirements of the current IRFNA contract. The proposed contract action is for the production of IRFNA and ancillary services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supplies or services with satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete these proposed contract extensions based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.