RFQ for NSN 5350-00-270-8462 (Steel Shot)
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 General Services Administration (GSA), Office of General Supplies and Services (GSS), is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for NSN 5350-00-270-8462 (Steel Shot). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Vendors must be registered to receive Purchase Orders via EDI or OMS Vendor Portal. Quotes are due by February 19, 2026, at 9:30 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This RFQ seeks steel shot for peening, specifically Cast Steel shot, Type S330, with a hardness of 40-51 (Rockwell “C” scale). The product must conform to AMS/SAE J827 and SAE J444. Packaging requires paper bag construction with a poly-liner, with a unit of issue of 50 lbs. per bag.
Key requirements include:
- Marking: Compliance with GSAM 552.211.73 and Federal Standard 123 for domestic deliveries, including lot batch number and date of manufacture. Military deliveries require compliance with MIL-STD-129R.
- Data Submission: A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is required, placed inside or affixed to each transport package.
- Preparation for Delivery: Compliance with GSAM 552.211-75 and ASTM D-3951. Wood Packaging Material (WPM) must be treated and stamped for export.
- Delivery: All locations are within the Continental United States, with prices requested on a FOB Destination basis. The delivery zip code is 36201-5021 (Anniston, AL).
Contract Details
- NSN/Part Number: 5350-00-270-8462
- Quantity: 408 units (bags)
- Requested DARO (Days After Receipt of Order): 20 days
- NAICS: 327910 (Abrasive Materials)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
Submission & Evaluation
Vendors must submit a complete, accurate, and fully compliant quote via email to alan.craig@gsa.gov. Required documents include:
- RFQ (Pages 1-5): Fully completed, signed on page 3, addressing all requirements in sections 1-6.
- MIL-STD-129R: Signed on page 5, returning the entire document if not already on file for the Instaquote Program.
The evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). For contractors quoting the same price, preference will be given to small businesses. Failure to submit required documents or complete fields will result in no further consideration. Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, at 9:30 PM ET
- Published Date: February 12, 2026
- Primary Contact: Alan Craig, alan.craig@gsa.gov, 817-850-8238