Notice of Intent to Sole Source - White Phosphorus

Project ID: W519TC25QA017 FederalOpportunitiesPresolicitation

Overview

Agency	ACC Rock Island
Deadline	05/29/26
Posted	05/14/26
Estimated Value	$5,637,600 (value based on agency estimated range)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	325920 - Explosives Manufacturing
PSC	1365 - Military Chemical Agents
Location	White Hall, AR United States

Description

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Summary

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 than10:00 AM Central Time on May 29, 2026.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI), is negotiating a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract with Bayer CropScience for the procurement of White Phosphorus. This procurement is essential to support ongoing mission requirements at Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA). Bayer CropScience is the only remaining domestic producer of elemental phosphorus, making them the sole source for this critical military material. The contract aims to ensure a secure and resilient supply chain while mitigating national security risks associated with reliance on foreign entities for mission-essential materials. Work Details PBA requires Bayer CropScience to provide Grade 2 White Phosphorus (WP), which is critical due to its pyrophoric nature that allows it to spontaneously ignite upon contact with oxygen. This property makes it effective for creating smoke screens, marking targets, and providing incendiary effects. The proposed contract will be a five-year Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) with an estimated total value of $5,637,600.00, including options. PBA plans to procure up to a specified quantity of WP per year over the course of the five years. The contract includes four 12-month evaluated options. Period of Performance The period of performance includes a base period and four additional 12-month evaluated options, totaling five years. Place of Performance The products will be delivered to Pine Bluff Arsenal located in Pine Bluff, AR.

Contacts

Contact name	Heather Johns
Contact email	heather.b.johns.civ@army.mil
Contact phone	None
Secondary contact name	Michelle Lund
Secondary contact email	michelle.m.lund3.civ@army.mil
Secondary contact phone	None