Modified contract option for high purity hydrazine (HPH)

  The Defense Logistics Agency Energy ("DLA Energy") - Aerospace Energy intends to contract using other than full and open competition under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 2304(c)(1), in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services with Satisfy Agency Requirements for a modified contract option under DLA Energy's contract with Arch Chemicals, Inc., SP0600-05-D-1522 (the "Contract").  Awarded on March 29, 2005, the Contract requires the production, manufacturing, and storage of hydrazine products and ancillary services through March 31, 2015.  The Contract originally included two evaluated five-year option periods.

DLA Energy intends to award a modified option, which shortens the first option period to three years and reduces production requirements from current levels.  Exercise of this option ensures the continuation of services for the requirement without mission degradation.  This modification would require Arch to produce, manufacture, and store high-purity hydrazine (NSN 9135-01-232-1852) and provide ancillary services at their Lake Charles, Louisiana, facility from April 1, 2015, to March 31, 2018. 

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, as DLA Energy intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.SC. § 2304(c)(1).  While DLA Energy will consider capability statements or other responses from responsible sources, the decision whether to compete this proposed action is within the sole discretion of DLA Energy.