GARNET ABRASIVE
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 has issued an Award Notice for GARNET ABRASIVE, published on February 12, 2026. This opportunity was a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of abrasive materials to be delivered to Silverdale, WA.
Scope of Award
This award covers the supply of BlastOne 'ExtremeBlast' GX3 Garnet Abrasive, specifically (30) 4400 LB BULK BAGS, totaling 132,000 LB. The material was required to meet detailed technical specifications, including specific chemical and mineral compositions, physical characteristics (e.g., bulk density, hardness), and packaging options (e.g., 55 lb bags, 1 or 2 metric ton bulk bags, or loose bulk). The price included beneficial reuse/recycling. The manufacturer specified was GMA AMERICAS, part number GX34400.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100% set-aside)
- Administering Office: DLA MARITIME - PUGET SOUND CONTRACTING DIVISION
- Payment Method: Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)
- Place of Performance: Silverdale, WA 98383, United States
- Estimated Delivery Date: The estimated delivery date for the awarded contract was February 12, 2026.
Original Solicitation & Evaluation
The original solicitation was issued on January 30, 2026, with offers due by February 04, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Evaluation was based on technical acceptability, past performance, and price, with technical acceptability and past performance considered more advantageous than price. Technical acceptability required meeting or exceeding all specifications and terms. Past performance was evaluated using the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) and other sources.
Operational Requirements
Contractors were required to obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential for base access, ensure all deliveries passed through the base Truck Inspection Station, and use the Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) for shipping documentation.