BLAST GRIT 36 GARNET

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Justification for Sole Source purchase, citing FAR 13.106-1(b) for acquisitions between $15K and $350K. It details the requirement for a specific type of abrasive blasting material.

• Item Required: ABRASIVE, BLASTING, 36CG GRIT GARNET, 4,400 POUNDS PER CONTAINER (70 containers total).
• Brand/Manufacturer: BARTON GARNET ABRASIVES 36CG ADIRONDACK SUPERSACK from BARTON MINES COMPANY LLC.
• Manufacturer Contact: [800]741-7756 OR [518]798-5462 OR INFO@BARTON.COM.
• Reason for Sole Source:
  • Barton is the primary manufacturer of "Hard Rock" Adirondack garnet, crushed from ore to create sharper edges necessary for removing specific NAVSEA naval coating systems.
  • The specific angularity of Barton 36 CG meets stringent depth-of-profile (3.5 to 4.6 mil) and low-dusting requirements for high-build coating applications, which other abrasives have failed to achieve in testing.
  • The abrasive must meet the Navy's Qualified Products List (QPL), and Barton is the only product listed for 36CG.
  • These unique physical properties and operational performance are not found in alternative garnet sources or on the QPL.
• Estimated Cost: The justification falls within the $15K-$350K range for sole source procurements.
• Compatibility: The material is required to be compatible with existing systems.

This document indicates that the government intends to procure a specific type of garnet abrasive from a single source, Barton Mines Company LLC, due to unique technical requirements and QPL listing. Vendors who can supply this specific material or have relevant capabilities may find this information useful for understanding the market and potential future opportunities, although direct competition is precluded for this specific action.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (SPMYM226Q59940001) for BLAST GRIT 36 GARNET. Key details include:

• Product: BLAST GRIT 36 GARNET (ABRASIVE, BLASTING, 36 GRIT GARNET).

• Quantity: 70 containers, each weighing 4,400 pounds per container.

• Supplier: BARTON GARNET ABRASIVES 36CG ADIRONDACK SUPERSACK.

• Documentation: Requires SDS (Safety Data Sheet) and Certificate of Compliance (COC).

• Delivery: FOB Destination, with a requested delivery date of March 10, 2026.

• Payment: Via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Inspection: QA 3 - 45 days inspection at destination.

• Constructive Acceptance: 45 days.

• Offer Due Date: May 11, 2026, 05:00 PM.

• Solicitation Issue Date: April 09, 2026.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 327910 (Abrasive Product Manufacturing).

• Size Standard: 900 employees.

• Requires Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential for base access.

• All deliveries must pass through the base Truck Inspection Station.

• Specific clauses related to packaging, marking, hazardous materials, and unique item identification are included.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation by:

• Adding a sole source document.

• Extending the response due date and time.

• Revising clause 52.212-2 to include sole source criteria.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form: Response Due Time changed from 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM. Response Due Date changed from 10 Apr 2026 to 11 May 2026.

• Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs: CLIN 0001 description modified to reference an attached sole source document.

• Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award: Clause 52.212-2, "Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation)", is modified to include "IAW with line item details and the attached sole source documentation."

• The proposal deadline has been extended to 11 May 2026 at 05:00 PM.

• Evaluation criteria have been updated to include sole source documentation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ/RFP) for BLAST GRIT 36 GARNET. The government is procuring this material, likely for abrasive blasting purposes.

• The primary item is "BLAST GRIT 36 GARNET" in 4,400-pound containers, with a request for 70 containers.

• Specific product details include "BARTON GARNET ABRASIVES 36CG ADIRONDACK SUPERSACK".

• A "CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE" is required for CLIN 0001.

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are referenced.

• Unique item identification (UII) requirements are detailed, including marking and reporting.

• The solicitation number is SPMYM226Q5994.

• The offer due date is April 10, 2026, at 04:00 PM Local Time.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The NAICS code is 327910 with a size standard of 900.

• The contract type is implied to be Firm Fixed Price based on Section B.

• Proposals are due by the date specified.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

• Inspection and acceptance will occur at destination (Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF).

• QA inspection is scheduled for 3-45 days.

• Constructive acceptance is set at 45 days.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• Offerors must comply with various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to safeguarding covered defense information, cyber incident reporting, and Buy American provisions.

• Specific instructions regarding DBIDS (Defense Biometric Identification System) credentials for base access are provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) detailing specific data items required from a contractor. It outlines the "CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE" for "GARNET BLAST ABRASIVE" as a required deliverable.

• Data Item No.: 1
• Title of Data Item: CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
• Subtitle: GARNET BLAST ABRASIVE
• Authority: DI-MISC-81356A
• Contract Reference: PER CONTRACT
• Requiring Office: PURCHASING ACTIVITY
• DD 250 Req: DD
• Frequency: ONE/R
• Date of First Submission: SEE BLOCK 16
• Distribution: Statement D (DoD and DoD contractors only). Other U.S. requests to COMNAVSEASYSCOM.
• Remarks: Vendors are to provide items 1 and 2A, B, D, F, H, I, J and K. The Certificate of Compliance (COC) must be traceable to material via unique markings.
• Submission: Documentation shall be attached in the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) e-Business Suite. Acceptance/Rejection will occur with the corresponding material, not prior to shipment.

This CDRL specifies a mandatory "Certificate of Compliance" for "GARNET BLAST ABRASIVE" that must be provided by the contractor. Bidders need to understand this requirement for proposal preparation and ensure they can meet the traceability and submission stipulations via WAWF.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "AUL by Product Detail," appears to be a form or report detailing specific products and their associated information, likely for inventory, compliance, or operational purposes within a facility.

• Product Information: Includes SDS Product Code, SDS Number, NSN, Manufacturer, Product PNI, Product Identifier/Trade Name (BARTON CG GARNET ABRASIVE), Other Means of Identification/Item Name (GRAIN ABRASIVE), and Container Size (4400.0 LB).
• Operational Details: Lists SLC, Part Number (CG/36 GRIT), MILSPEC, HCC, and indicates if the material is used at a specific site.
• Zone Information: Details specific zones (SD-84NPR, BREM-71) with corresponding descriptions (e.g., "SAN DIEGO NO PERMIT REQUIRED," "SHOP 71 PAINTERS").
• Process Information: Includes AUL Expiration, Process Code (ID2304), and Process Description (MISC INDUSTRIAL & FACILITIES).

This document may be relevant to bidders if the opportunity involves the use, handling, or management of the "BARTON CG GARNET ABRASIVE" product, or if the work is to be performed in the specified zones (SD-84NPR, BREM-71) which have specific requirements or descriptions. Bidders should review the product and zone details to understand potential operational constraints or requirements related to this material and location.