Aluminum oxide blast grit

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is procuring 100 drums of aluminum oxide blast grit for abrasive blasting media used in ship hull blast cleaning operations. The solicitation requires Alodur-Lionite Aluminum Oxide, Blast Grit Size 24, manufactured specifically by Great Lakes Minerals and delivered in 55-gallon metal drums weighing 800 pounds each. The material must meet MIL-PRF-22262C(SH) specifications dated August 24, 2023, be mercury-free, and conform to Type I, Class 3, Grade A standards with an average particle size of 24 capable of achieving a surface profile of 1-5 mils. Contractors must provide a Certificate of Compliance for each lot, ensure proper packaging and labeling according to MIL-STD-129, submit Safety Data Sheets, and process invoices electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The solicitation was issued on September 4, 2025, with offers due by 10:00 AM on September 6, 2025, providing an extremely tight two-day response window.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under solicitation number SPMYM225Q2606, restricting participation to qualified small business entities. No specific incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation, though the requirement for Great Lakes Minerals as the manufacturer suggests an established supply relationship for this specialized abrasive material. The solicitation does not specify contract values or budget ranges, focusing instead on the technical specifications and compliance requirements. Delivery is scheduled for September 19, 2025, approximately two weeks after the offer due date, to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & IMF Hazardous Materials Receiving facility in Bremerton, Washington. The contract emphasizes supply chain traceability, hazardous material handling procedures, and compliance with various Department of Defense regulations including cybersecurity and telecommunications equipment restrictions.