eStrip™ GPX Type VII Corn (Starch-g-Acrylic) Blast Media
Overview
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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 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting quotations for eStrip™ GPX Type VII Corn (Starch-g-Acrylic) Blast Media (P/N: M85891-77-2050). This is a brand-name, unrestricted requirement for 9 containers of blast media, essential for specific coating removal processes without substrate damage, particularly on aircraft interior panels and fuel cells. Quotations are due by February 18, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish nine (9) containers of eStrip™ GPX Type VII Corn (Starch-g-Acrylic) Blast Media, Part Number M85891-77-2050. This is a brand-name requirement, with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) being Archer Daniels Midland and the exclusive distributor for U.S. Federal and State Military bases being MIDVALE GROUP, INC. (CAGE Code: 3NKN8).
Key Requirements
- Brand Name Only: Only the specified eStrip™ GPX Type VII blast media will be considered.
- Traceability: Offerors must provide clear, complete, documented, and auditable traceability to the OEM (Archer Daniels Midland) or an authorized distributor (MIDVALE GROUP, INC.).
- New Parts: All parts supplied must be NEW and approved.
- Certificate of Conformance (COC): A COC is required in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-15.
- Delivery: Delivery is required within sixty (60) days after receipt of order (ARO); early and/or partial deliveries are desired.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ), anticipated to result in a firm-fixed price purchase order.
- NAICS: 327910 (Small Business Size Standard: 900 employees).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted. All responsible sources may submit a quotation.
- Quotation Due: February 18, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about February 19, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Elizabeth City, NC.
Evaluation
Award will be made without discussions based on technical acceptability and fair and reasonable pricing. Technical acceptability requires the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items from the OEM or an OEM-approved source, with required traceability. Pricing will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness, considering quantity price discounts and prompt payment discounts.
Submission Instructions
Email quotations are preferred and should be sent to Denise.J.Bulone@uscg.mil. The solicitation number, 70Z03826QK0000009, must be indicated in the subject line. Offerors must include the solicitation number, their name/address/phone, UEI, EFT indicator, responses to required certifications, and a statement of agreement with terms and conditions. Review attached documents for full requirements, clauses, and instructions.