Award
BPA Call #47QSWA26F1SH3
BPA Call Contract for Abrasive Grain Supply by MSC Industrial Direct
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Period of Performance
Aug 19, 2026 – Sep 03, 2026
Identifier
47QSWA26F1SH3
NAICS
444130
This contract award represents a BPA call issued under an existing multi-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., a leading supplier of industrial tools and materials. The contract involves procuring specific abrasive grains - almandine and pyrope garnet of 80 mesh size with sharp angular edges - essential for industrial manufacturing and maintenance applications. Awarded to support timely and flexible procurement, this short-term call contract ensures the agency’s ongoing access to specialized abrasive materials that are critical for surface treatment and finishing operations. The BPA mechanism facilitates streamlined purchasing and response to fluctuating demand, enhancing supply chain reliability. This particular call is scheduled for a brief period in 2026, reinforcing the agency's operational readiness. MSC Industrial Direct secured this award through the existing BPA, which was competitively bid to guarantee fair market pricing and quality standards. The parent award BPA, running from 2021 to beyond 2025, underscores a significant long-term partnership with the agency, enabling multiple task orders and calls such as this one to fulfill diverse industrial supply needs effectively.
Description
GRAIN, ABRASIVE, ALMANDINE AND PYROPE GARNET, INDIVIDUAL FRACTURED GRAINS, SHARP ANGULAR IRREGULAR EDGES, 80 MESH SIZE,