Grit, Cast Steel

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, on behalf of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, is soliciting quotations for 25 drums of Cast Steel Grit, an abrasive material classified under NAICS 327910 (Abrasive Product Manufacturing). The grit must meet specific technical requirements including a size of 25/40 (50/50 pre-mix), Rockwell "C" hardness ranging from C-50 to C-65, and compliance with commercial specification SSPC-AB-3. Each 55-gallon drum must weigh 1,700 pounds and be packaged and secured to pallets for safe transportation over uneven terrain. Vendors are required to provide a Certificate of Quality Conformance with actual test results for each heat or lot supplied. The solicitation will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with quotes due by December 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. Quotations should be submitted via email to Thomas.AppleJr@dla.mil and DLA-KME-QUOTATIONS@DLA.MIL, with the contract specialist available for additional information.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 327910, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid. The contract will be awarded using FAR Parts 13 or 13.5, with payment terms of Net 30 days after material acceptance, accepting both Government Commercial Purchase Card (GCPC) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) methods. All quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with mandatory representations regarding telecommunications equipment restrictions, supply chain security, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity assessments. The required delivery date is February 7, 2026, with the place of performance located in Kittery, Maine 03904. Contractors must ensure detailed material traceability and meet all local clauses mandated by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard regarding marking, packaging, and quality certification standards.