Abrasive Materials

Code 5350
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Spend Category Level 1
Industrial Products & Services
Spend Category Level 2
Hardware & Tools
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PSC 5350 encompasses abrasive materials and related products used in various industrial, manufacturing, and maintenance applications. These materials include metal and non-metal based grinding, blasting, and polishing media such as steel shot, aluminum oxide, garnet, glass beads, and silicon carbide grit. The abrasives are utilized across multiple sectors including military maintenance, shipyard operations, manufacturing, and surface preparation processes.

The federal contract awards in this category demonstrate a consistent pattern of procurement by agencies like the General Services Administration (GSA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and various military branches. Most awards are small to moderate in value, ranging from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, with typical contract types including Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) and firm-fixed-price purchase orders. Frequently awarded vendors include MPC Industries, Grand Northern Products, and Midvale Group, with many contracts set aside for small businesses. Contract durations are generally short-term, ranging from a few months to one year, with delivery locations predominantly at military bases, naval shipyards, and logistics centers across the United States.

Recent federal contract opportunities focus on specialized abrasive materials for maintenance, repair, and surface preparation operations. The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime has been particularly active, soliciting various abrasive grits including garnet, steel shot, and aluminum oxide for applications at military facilities. Opportunities are predominantly set aside for small businesses and cover diverse requirements such as shot peening media, blast cleaning media, and rust removal services. Performance locations include military installations in Hawaii, Maryland, California, and Washington, with contract values ranging from small purchases to multi-year, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts valued up to several hundred thousand dollars.

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