GARNET ABRASIVE MEDIA #80
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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, Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) is soliciting quotes for 160 metric tons of Garnet Abrasive Media #80 for delivery to Baltimore, MD. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, issued as an RFQ (2126406Y61K6597003), with the intent to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by April 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM Z.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 160 metric tons of Red 80 Mesh Garnet, to be delivered in two (2) metric ton super sacks (80 supersacks total). The cost of delivery must be included in the material cost, and material must be delivered on a wrap flatbed trailer, no exceptions. All deliveries are required by June 1, 2026, to the U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Receiving Room- BLDG 88, Baltimore, MD, 21226. Shipping is FOB DESTINATION REQUIRED.
Materials must be prepared for delivery using Military Packaging (MIL-STD-2073-1E) and marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129R. Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Any proposed substitutions must include a specification sheet for evaluation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 5350 (Abrasive Materials)
- Response Due: April 29, 2026, 1:00 PM Z
- Published: April 14, 2026
- Delivery Required By: June 1, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on Best Value, considering the vendor's ability to provide the complete requirement, meet the required timeframe, and price. All responsible sources may submit a quotation.
Additional Notes
- Vendors must have an active SAM.gov registration or provide proof of submission for registration.
- Payments are NET 30 and processed through IPP (https://www.ipp.gov). Invoices must contain specific information and be submitted as Non-PO invoices for SFLC Baltimore awards.
- The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses from FAR 2024-05 (May 22, 2024). Key FAR clauses include 52.204-24, 52.204-26, 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.204-23, 52.204-25, and 52.212-5.
- An attached document, "SOLICITATION ATTACHMENT- FAR CLAUSES.pdf," provides a table of various FAR clauses, their effective dates, and applicability, which bidders should review for compliance obligations.
- Contact JANN BLEVINS (JANN.A.BLEVINS@USCG.MIL) for delivery timeframe changes or tracking information.
- The primary point of contact for this opportunity is ERICA GIBBS (ERICA.L.GIBBS@USCG.MIL).