GX3 garnet abrasive (sole source)

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime seeks 2,640,000 units (600 bulk bags) of ExtremeBlast GX3 Garnet Abrasive for the Trident Refit Facility, with proposals due May 26, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement restricted to GMA Garnet USA, foreclosing full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1).

The solicitation is set aside as Women-Owned Small Business, though the sole-source justification notes market research identified two other small-business vendors (Blastmaster Holdings USA and Phorjays LLC) capable of supplying the product. Place of performance is Silverdale, Washington. The contract is firm fixed-price under FAR Part 12 with an estimated value of $1,372,800.00 and period of performance from contract award through January 20, 2027.

The requirement specifies GMA Garnet USA part number GX34400 (NSN N684386090W240), manufactured product code GX3-BB-2, packaged in 4400-pound bulk bags. Comparative testing at the Trident Refit Facility demonstrated the 30/60 grit blend's superior performance in cutting marine preservation coatings while cleaning substrates, enabling higher production volumes and material recycling capability compared to garnet, glass, plastic, and slag alternatives. The contractor must support staggered deliveries and removals with minimum 50 bags per transaction, completing each within three business days of notification. The contractor must provide delivery capability with three-business-day lead time and pickup of used material for beneficial reuse and recycling. Offerors must include completed and signed solicitation, manufacturer details, country of origin, and delivery plan via email to Tricia.Wintersteen@DLA.MIL. NIST SP 800-171 compliance with current assessment is required unless items qualify as Commercial Off The Shelf. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination under QA4 standards (7-day inspection). Electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow is required for payments over $15,000.