MESH RED GARNET BLAST GRIT
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 U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) is seeking quotes for #80 Mesh Red Garnet Alluvial Abrasive Media. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items, with a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order anticipated. Quotes will be evaluated based on Best Value, considering the ability to meet the complete requirement, required timeframe, and price. Quotes are due by May 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 60 tons of RED GARNET ALLUVIAL #80 MESH ABRASIVE MEDIA, packaged in thirty (30) 4,400 lb super sack bags. The grit is for the 87' Diamondback. Proposed substitutions must include a specification sheet for evaluation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) leading to a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 5350 (Abrasive Materials)
- Quote Due: May 13, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern
- Published: April 28, 2026
- Required Delivery Date: May 27, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made based on Best Value, considering:
- Ability to provide the complete requirement.
- Ability to meet the required timeframe (delivery by May 27, 2026).
- Price (total cost including delivery and freight).
Submission Requirements
All quotes must be emailed to Shannon Carter at Shannon.R.Carter@uscg.mil by the deadline. The email subject line must include the solicitation number 2126406Y6176K96001. Vendors must provide their entity name, Unique Entity ID, address, POC, phone number, and POC email address. An active SAM.gov registration or proof of submission for registration is required.
Delivery & Invoicing
- Delivery: FOB Destination, to U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Receiving Room- BLDG 88, Baltimore, MD, 21226. Delivery must be by flatbed truck, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM. All deliveries are required by May 27, 2026.
- Packaging: Material must be shipped using Military Packaging (e.g., MIL-STD-2073-1E) and marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129R. Itemized packaging lists citing the Purchase Order Number are required.
- Invoicing: All invoicing will be processed through IPP.gov (https://www.ipp.gov). Payments are NET 30.
Applicable FAR Clauses
The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses, including those related to telecommunications and video surveillance services (e.g., 52.204-24, 52.204-26, 52.204-25), Kaspersky Lab (52.204-23), and standard commercial item clauses (e.g., 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.212-5). The attached "FAR Clauses.pdf" provides a detailed list of applicable regulations, crucial for understanding contractual obligations.