Abrasive Wheels

The GSA Federal Acquisition Service's Supply Chain Management General Products Branch is seeking to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for silicon carbide abrasive wheels through an unrestricted Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation targets 7-inch diameter abrasive wheels with specific technical specifications, including a 1.25-inch thickness, 1.875-inch arbor hole, and a maximum rated speed of 2,800 RPM. Vendors must submit their complete RFQ package and Standard Form 1449 by February 12, 2025, with quotes to be evaluated using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Potential contractors must demonstrate compliance with the detailed specifications and choose either the Vendor Portal (VP) or Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system for order processing. Offerors are required to provide descriptive literature confirming their product meets all specified requirements.

The contract will have a 12-month base period with four additional 12-month option years, with a total not-to-exceed value of $250,000. The estimated procurement quantity is 54 boxes of 25 abrasive wheels, with delivery required within 30 calendar days after order receipt. The place of performance is located in Fort Worth, TX 76102, and the procurement falls under NAICS category 327910 (Abrasive Product Manufacturing) with a size standard of 900 employees. Vendors must provide FOB destination pricing for all CONUS and OCONUS locations, comply with wood packaging material export requirements, and demonstrate capability to ship to APO/FPO addresses. Quotes must be submitted via email to the designated contracting officer, Kristi Riley, who can be reached at 202-357-5804.