BLASTING GRIT (SOURCES SOUGHT)
ID: W25G1V433800R7Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG CONT CT TYAD OFCTOBYHANNA, PA, 18466-0000, USA

NAICS

Abrasive Product Manufacturing (327910)

PSC

ABRASIVE MATERIALS (5350)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/75d110ccb7bb48ff9bc17995d13d642e/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground's Tobyhanna Division, is seeking vendors capable of supplying 50,000 pounds of Alumina Zirconia Blasting Grit, specifically the brand Norton/Saint-Gobain. This procurement is part of a Sources Sought Notice aimed at gathering information on vendors' capabilities to meet the specified requirements, which include a grit size of 60 and a specific gravity of 4.3 grams/CC. The blasting grit is essential for various military applications, highlighting the importance of reliable suppliers in the abrasive product manufacturing sector. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities and relevant business information by January 23, 2025, to the primary contact, Megan Jones, at megan.jones5.civ@army.mil. Please note that this notice does not guarantee future procurement or provide compensation for responses.

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    Megan Jones
    megan.jones5.civ@army.mil
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    Brand Name Justification.pdf
    Sources Sought Notice.pdf
    The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground's Tobyhanna Division has issued a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify vendors capable of delivering 50,000 pounds of Alumina Zirconia Blasting Grit, specifically brand name Norton/Saint-Gobain, under a potential Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order. This notice is for information gathering and does not solicit formal proposals or guarantees future procurement. Vendors must demonstrate their ability to fulfill the requirements, including personnel, equipment, and logistics for supply and delivery. Key specifications include 60 grit size and a specific gravity of 4.3 grams/CC. Interested firms are requested to submit their capabilities by January 23, 2025, along with relevant business information, to the designated purchasing agent. The SSN emphasizes that no direct compensation for responses will be provided, and proprietary information will be treated confidentially. The effort aligns with NAICS code 327910, focusing on abrasive product manufacturing, adhering to SBA size guidelines of 900 employees.
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