SAM #70Z03826QK0000016

US Coast Guard Solicitation for Archer Daniels Midland eStrip GPX Type VII Blast Media

The US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is seeking quotations for a specialized blast media used in aerospace maintenance: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (Elizabeth City, NC), under the Department of Homeland Security - OEM and Vendors: - Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM): Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) - Exclusive distributor: MIDVALE GROUP, INC. (also referenced as Midvale Environmental Technologies) - Products Requested: - eStrip™ GPX Type VII (Corn Starch-g-Acrylic) Blast Media - Part number: M85891-77-2050 - Initial quantity: 19 containers/cases/units - Option to purchase up to 38 additional containers at the same price - Product must be new, with full traceability to the OEM - Certificate of Conformance and traceability documentation required - Must meet MIL-DTL-85891C military specification - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand-name only (no substitutes accepted) - Only products from Archer Daniels Midland, distributed by MIDVALE GROUP, INC., will be considered - No technical drawings or schematics are available from the USCG - Delivery required within 60 days after order; early and partial deliveries are accepted - Used for safe coating removal on aerospace assets without substrate damage

Description

This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.201 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Solicitation number 70Z03826QK0000016 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect as of November 28, 2025, IAW the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 327910. The small business size standard is 900 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

This is a brand-name requirement using the authority in FAR 6.103-1(d). In compliance with FAR 5.101(c)(3), a redacted copy of the justification and approval for other than full and open competition is attached to this solicitation. As a result of this solicitation, it is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a brand name basis for the following item.

Only the brand-name items requested in this solicitation will be considered for award.  All items shall have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Archer Daniels Midland, from their licensed distributor MIDVALE GROUP, INC. (CAGE Code: 3NKN8). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail that traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location. All parts shall be NEW approved parts.

The contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) IAW FAR clause 52.246-15. The COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause. Offerors must be able to provide necessary certification including traceability to the manufacturer, manufacturer's COC and its own certificate of conformance.  Prospective vendors who are not the OEM or an authorized distributor must provide traceability for the offered product back to the manufacturer or authorized distributor.

At the time of award, the USCG will place an order for the purchase of nineteen (19) cases of blast media. IAW with FAR 52.217-6 clause, the USCG may require additional cases of Blast Media up to a maximum of thirty-eight (38) each at the same price specified in the original purchase order. The Contracting Officer may exercise this option by written notice to the Contractor through one (1) year after date of award (or other mutually agreed-upon date). Delivery terms for additional orders shall be the same as called for in the original purchase order unless the parties otherwise agree.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES

Name: eStrip™ GPX Type VII (Corn Starch-g-Acrylic) Blast Media

P/N: M85891-77-2050

QTY: 19 containers (CO)

OPT QTY: 38 containers (CO)

CAGE Code: 3NKN8

Delivery/Lead Time: sixty (60) days

NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USCG.

Please carefully review this solicitation’s attachments for additional information and requirements such as applicable clauses, instructions to offerors, and evaluation criteria:

Attachment 1 – Terms and Conditions – 70Z03826QK0000016 Attachment 2 – Redacted J and A – 70Z03826QK0000016

The closing date and time for receipt of offers is August 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about August 6, 2026.  Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Samuel.J.Ownley2@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03826QK0000016 in the subject line. 

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