Aluminum Oxide Blast Grit

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for #36 Aluminum Oxide Blast Grit. The government is procuring 22 CO (quantity unit of measure not specified) of this material.

• Material: #36 Aluminum Oxide Blast Grit, Brown Fused Aluminum Oxide, Size #36, 1-ton bag.

• Specifications: As per attached SOW (Attachment 1).

• Delivery: FOB Destination to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine.

• Required Delivery Date (RDD): 02/06/2026.

• Freight costs must be included in the quote.

• FAR Part(s): 13 or 13.5.

• Set Aside: Small Business.

• FSC/NAICS: 5350/327910.

• Size Standard: 900.

• Payment Terms: Net 30 after inspection and acceptance. Discount terms may be offered.

• Quote Due Date: 02/04/2026, 10:00 AM EST.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Offers not meeting the RDD may be awarded to the LPTA offeror based on soonest delivery.

• Vendors must be registered and active in SAM.gov.

• Specific representations (52.204-26, 252.204-7016) must be completed; 52.204-24 may be required based on responses.

• Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) will be used in evaluation.

• Small Business set-aside.

• This is not an order; it is a request for quotation.

• Include delivered prices (FOB Destination).

• Quotation must be valid for a specified number of days (blank field).

• The document includes clauses related to Availability of Funds and Obligations in Advance of Fiscal Year 2026 Funding.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for the purchase of Aluminum Oxide super sacks for blasting operations.

• Material: 36 Mesh Aluminum Oxide Abrasive Blast grit meeting MIL-A 22262 or equivalent.

• Quantity: 22 each, super sacks (1-ton or 2,000lb each).

• Location: Building 337.

• Period: As Soon As Possible (ASAP).

• Coordination: Morning deliveries are requested and must be coordinated with the Project POC prior to dispatch. Approximately a 5 business day notice will be provided for expected delivery. The Project POC may initiate communication for additional changes.

  • Project POC: Information to be provided at contract award. Contact Adam Ouellette (Cell: 207-994-4867, email: adam.p.ouellette.civ.@us.navy.mil).
  • Contract Specialist: To be filled in by DLA (email: C.S.email).

• Pass office closes around 2:00 PM. Drivers should allow time to clear security.

• Drivers must possess two valid forms of identification.

• Trucks must be free of drips and leaks.

• Weapons and illegal items are prohibited on the installation.

• Contact PNS Security Pass Office (207-438-2235/2614) for security-related questions.

Other / Unclassified

This document contains several local clauses and notes relevant to DLA procurements. Key clauses include:

• 52.233-9001, Disputes: Requires agreement to use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for disputes, with litigation as a last resort.
• C01 Superseded Part Numbered Items: Mandates immediate notification to the contracting officer if a part number is superseded.
• C02 Manufacturing Phase-Out: Requires notification of production discontinuation and potential recommendations for solutions.
• C03 Contractor Retention of Supply Chain Traceability Documentation: Requires contractors to retain and provide documentation proving item origin and conformity.
• C04 Unused Former Government Surplus Property: Outlines requirements and representations for offering surplus government property.
• C14 Correction of Nonconforming Packaging or Marking: Details procedures for correcting nonconforming packaging or marking, including potential contractor reimbursement.
• C20 Vendor Shipment Module (VSM): Mandates the use of VSM for obtaining shipping addresses and labels for DLA contracts.
• E05 Product Verification Testing (PVT): Explains the process for PVT, which may be invoked by the contracting officer after award.
• H10 Awardee Requires No Access to DLA Controlled Technical Data: Confirms the awardee will not require access to DLA technical data.
• L01 Electronic Award Transmission: Describes electronic methods for award notification.
• L04 Offers for Part Numbered Items: Provides detailed instructions for offering exact, alternate, or superseding part-numbered items.
• L06 Agency Protests: Outlines the process for filing agency-level protests.
• L09 Reverse Auction: Explains the potential use of reverse auctions for price discussions and award.
• L31 Additive Manufacturing: States that additive manufactured parts are not permitted unless specifically authorized.
• M05 Evaluation Factor for Unused Former Government Surplus Property: Assigns evaluation factors for surplus property offers.
• YM3 Clauses: Cover various aspects including contact information, mercury control, specification changes, marking of shipments (MIL-STD-129 and ASTM-D-3951), preparation for delivery, prohibited packing materials, destination inspection and acceptance, and consignment instructions for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
• YM3 M8: Single Award for All Items: Reserves the right to make a single award for all items.

These clauses and notes provide critical details for potential bidders regarding dispute resolution, part number management, supply chain traceability, offering surplus property, shipping procedures, product verification, and specific packaging and marking requirements. They also outline protest procedures and award considerations, directly impacting proposal preparation and contract performance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 and Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is seeking responses from qualified sources for material information, with specific items to be detailed in an attached RFQ form. This solicitation will not have paper copies issued and will be posted to BETASAM.

• Vendors must provide pricing using the attached RFQ form.

• Freight costs must be included in the quote.

• The country of origin for each line item must be listed.

• Offerors must complete and include provisions 52.204-24, 52.204-26, 252.204-7016, and 252.204-7019.

• Small business joint ventures must submit specific representations.

• If not the manufacturer, provide Manufacturer's Name, Location, and Business Size.

• The FSC Code is 5350 and the NAICS code is 327910.

• The Small Business Standard is 900 employees.

• Delivery Point: PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD, RECEIVING OFFICER, BLDG 170, 2ND FLOOR, CODE KMC, KITTERY, ME 03904.

• Quotes must be e-mailed to gary.1.chandler@dla.mil and DLA-KME-QUOTATIONS@DLA.MIL.

• Quotes must include price(s), FOB point, point of contact (name and phone number), GSA contract number (if applicable), business size, and payment preference (GCPC or WAWF).

• Payment terms are Net 30 Days AFTER acceptance of material.

• Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria.

• A reverse auction may be held.

• This requirement is evaluated as "All or None".

• Closing Date: February 4th, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST.

• This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Potential contractors will be screened for responsibility in accordance with FAR 9.104.

• Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

• This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses effective through FAC 2025-06 and DFARS Change Notice 20251110.

• A comprehensive list of FAR, DFARS, DLAD, and Local clauses and provisions are included and may require review of attachments for full text.

• Point of Contact: Gary Chandler (gary.1.chandler@dla.mil).