Abrasive Garnet
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime - Puget Sound is soliciting proposals for Abrasive Garnet to be delivered to Bremerton, WA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm Fixed Price contract. The required product is 36 Grit Garnet, with a specific manufacturer and quantity. Offers are due by March 27, 2026, at 08:00 AM local time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (SPMYM226Q58520001) is for the procurement of Abrasive, Blasting, 36 Grit Garnet, with each container weighing 4,400 pounds. The required quantity is 15 containers. The specified manufacturer is OPTA MINERALS INC DBA ROSSBOROUGH CANADA DIV OPTA MINERALS (WATERDOWN). This material, identified by NSN 5350LLN037328, is used in "SHOP 71 PAINTERS" for "MISC INDUSTRIAL & FACILITIES" processes.
Contract Details
The contract type is Firm Fixed Price. Payment will be processed via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). The inspection level is QA 3 - 45 days inspection, and delivery is FOB Destination Bremerton, WA. An estimated delivery date is March 26, 2026.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
A Certificate of Compliance (COC) for Garnet Blast Abrasive is a mandatory deliverable, identified as Data Item No. A001. This COC must be traceable to the material via unique markings and submitted through WAWF. Contractors must obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential for base access, and all deliveries must pass through the base Truck Inspection Station. Specific clauses regarding liability insurance, vendor shipment module, packaging, marking, inspection, and acceptance are included.
Submission Instructions
Bidders must submit a signed and completed solicitation along with their quote via email to Sharla.Erdmann@dla.mil. The solicitation requires specific information to be provided:
- Page 1, Block 17a: Contractor's information and CAGE code.
- Section A, A1 – 1: Contractor's Point of Contact.
- Section B: Quote and any other relevant information, quoting FOB Destination BREMERTON, WA.
- Section B, K21: Check the appropriate box and provide the Manufacturer’s Name, Address, and Country of Manufacturing.
- Section F: Provide the Lead Time and/or Delivery Date.
- Section K: Check applicable boxes for clauses 52.204-24 (d)(1) and (2), and 52.209-11 (b)(1) and (2).
- Page 1: Read box 28 and sign boxes 30 a, b, and c.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on technical acceptability, price, and past performance. Technical acceptability requires meeting or exceeding specifications, delivery requirements, and other terms. Past performance will be assessed using information from PPIRS-SR and other sources.
Timeline
- Solicitation Issue Date: March 21, 2026
- Offer Due Date: March 27, 2026, at 08:00 AM local time