Grain, Abrasive

The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 142 units of abrasive grain, specifically Potters Industries BLAST-O-LITE MIL 10 glass beads in fifty-pound bags under NSN 5350-00-110-2981. The procurement requires glass beads conforming to MIL-PRF-9954 specifications that are identical to commercial market products, with vendors required to submit safety data sheets and comply with OSHA/GHS labeling standards. All packaging and marking must adhere to Military Standard 129R requirements, including machine-readable bar codes, NSN markings, CAGE codes, contract numbers, and other mandatory identification elements for proper military supply tracking and handling. The evaluation will be conducted on a low price basis following administrative compliance checks including SAM registration verification and adherence to federal procurement regulations. The solicitation was posted on September 25, 2025, with quotations due by September 30, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 327910 (Abrasive Product Manufacturing), restricting participation to qualified small businesses only. The contract requires delivery to Corpus Christi, Texas, with performance occurring within the United States. The procurement follows an all-or-none award approach, meaning the entire quantity of 142 fifty-pound bags must be provided by a single vendor. Successful vendors must be registered in the GSA Order Management Services (OMS) Vendor Portal or possess Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) capabilities to receive orders. No incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges are identified in the solicitation documentation.