GX3 GARNET ABRASIVE (SOLE SOURCE)

This government solicitation (SPMYM226Q7260) is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to supply 2,640,000 units of GX3 Garnet Abrasive to DLA Maritime - Puget Sound. Key dates include an offer due date of May 26, 2026, and a delivery period from May 29, 2026, to January 22, 2027. The contract specifies a firm-fixed price arrangement. Contractors must comply with various regulations, including requirements for liability insurance, supply chain traceability, and marking/packaging standards (ASTM-D-3951). Inspection and acceptance will occur at destination (NAVIMFAC PACNORWEST, Silverdale, WA). Payment will be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), requiring contractors to self-register and use specific document types. The solicitation also incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering areas such as small business utilization, equal opportunity, combating trafficking in persons, and restrictions on certain foreign procurements, including those related to ByteDance and unmanned aircraft systems. Limitations on subcontracting are detailed, requiring that services (excluding construction) and supplies limit payments to non-similarly situated entities to 50% of the contract amount.

This government solicitation outlines requirements for a vendor to supply 600 bags of 'ExtremeBlast' GX3 Garnet Abrasive in 4400lb bulk bags, identified by Product Code GX3-BB-2 and Manufacturer Part Number GMA AMERICAS PN- GX34400. The contract period extends from the award date to January 20, 2027, requiring staggered deliveries and removals. The vendor must provide a minimum of 50 bags per delivery or removal, completing each within three business days of notification from TRFB, S/71A. A key component of the contract is the beneficial reuse and recycling of post-use garnet abrasive. TRFB personnel will re-bag and palletize the used material, conduct TCLP analysis, and stage it for vendor pickup outside the Waterfront Restricted Area. S/71A personnel will load the bags, and the vendor must provide a receipt confirming the quantity collected for each removal.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support (Columbus) is seeking to acquire ExtremeBlast GX3 Garnet Abrasive through a sole-source justification due to its unique ability to shorten project timelines, reduce material consumption, and support recycling for blast and paint operations on boats at the Trident Refit Facility. This acquisition, with an estimated value of $1,372,800.00, is restricted to GMA GARNET USA (CAGE 4S8C6), the only known approved source. Efforts to ensure competition included synopsizing the acquisition on SAM.gov, soliciting dealers, and conducting market research. While a sources sought notice yielded two interested small businesses (Blastmaster Holdings USA, LLC and Phorjays LLC), their ability to fully comply with requirements or partner with an authorized supplier is being evaluated. The solicitation will include a DLAD Procurement Note for alternate offers. This justification is for an amount up to $10,000,000, and a prior justification is unavailable as previous acquisitions were under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.