SAM #W519TC-27-Q-GRIT

Ervin G40 High-Carbon Cast Steel Blasting Grit — 120,000 Pounds

The U.S. Army is seeking 120,000 pounds of high-carbon cast steel blasting grit for its MCAAP A-West production line. - Buyer: U.S. Army Contracting Command–Rock Island (ACC-RI), Rock Island Arsenal. - Specified OEM: Ervin Industries, Inc. The notice identifies Ervin as the required source; the supporting justification cites compatibility with Techniblast closed-loop equipment and risks to production from alternatives. - Product: G40 high-carbon cast steel blasting grit, SAE J1993 HCS G40H, sized per SAE J444; no part number is provided. - Quantity: 120,000 pounds total, supplied in three 40,000-pound deliveries. - Requirements: minimum 60 HRC hardness, tempered martensite microstructure, no more than 5% round or half-round particles, and minimum 7.8 g/cm³ solid density. Material must be free of gas pockets, casting voids, and internal shrinkage; phosphorus and sulfur must each be below 0.05%. - Packaging and documentation: 50-pound bags with manufacturer, product, lot/batch, and manufacture/expiration information on labels. Each delivery requires a certificate of analysis/material certification with SAE compliance, product and batch details, analytical data, confirmation of no material or process changes, and an authorized signature. - Delivery schedule: first shipment due two weeks after award; each following shipment due two weeks after the preceding delivery.

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as a supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will NOT be issued.

This is Request for Quote (RFQ) using FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items; the Solicitation Number is W519TC-27-Q-GRIT.

The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.

The North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 327910 Abrasive Product Manufacturing; the small business size standard is 900 employees. This Product Service Code is 5350 Abrasive Materials.

Offerors must be registered within the System for Award Management (SAM) databased at time of response to this solicitation.  The website for SAM is https://www.sam.gov/.

Addendum to 52.212-1

Description of Requirement

Item: Steel Grit Size 40

Quantity: 120,000 lbs.

The requirement is for the procurement of premium high-carbon cast steel blasting grit conforming to rigid engineering, physical, and metallurgical baselines. Material Specification: High-Carbon Cast Steel Grit conforming to SAE J1993 HCS G40H. Sizing Profile: G40 Sizing (per SAE J444). Hardness Standard: 60 HRC Minimum (Tempered Martensite Microstructure) Particle Shape Standard: Angular, with no more than 5% round or half-round Physical Density: 7.8g/cm (guaranteed solid cast steel density free of gas pockets and casting voids)

Delivery Schedule: Initial delivery November 2026 followed by two additional deliveries. Each delivery will deliver 40,000 lbs. of steel grit. For a final total of 120,0000 lbs.

Delivery Address:

Building 8

1 C. Tree Road

McAlester OK, 74501

A CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS is required for every delivery and must include the following:

STATEMENT THAT PRODUCT MEETS SAE SPECIFICATION J1993

MANUFACTURER NAME, PRODUCT NAME/DESCRIPTION,

SPECIFICATION, LOT/BATCH NUMBER, MANUFACTURE/EXPIRATION DATE, ANALYTICAL DATA, STATEMENT OF NO CHANGE IN MATERIALS OR PROCESSES, AND SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.

PACKAGING AND PACKING

Must be shipped in 50lb Bags

PACKAGING LABELS WILL INCLUDE:

 MANUFACTURER NAME, PRODUCT NAME/DESCRIPTION, LOT/BATCH NUMBER AND MANUFACTURE/EXPIRATION DATE

TYPE OF ACQUISTION AND CONTRACT

This Request for Quote, and any ultimate Award is limited to Ervin Industries, Inc. in accordance with the Synopsis associated with this Solicitation.

BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government intends to make an award after determination that the price is reasonable, and the offeror is responsible.

Price Analysis shall be used to determine price reasonableness; additional methods of price analysis may be used as determined by the contracting officer. These methods of evaluation may include information/input from sources such as (but not limited to) other Governmental agencies and personnel.  The Government reserves the right to require the submission of any data (I.e. Data other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data necessary to validate the reasonableness of an offer.

QUOTE/PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Offerors shall submit the following in response to this solicitation:

Price – Offerors must submit Completed Pricing Sheet at Attachment 02. All yellow-highlighted sections shall be completed. Prices shall be stated in 2 decimal places.

LISTING OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 01- LSJ Redacted

Attachment 02- Pricing Sheet

Attachment 03- Provisions and Clauses

Attachment 04- Purchase Description

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

Offers are due on November 4, 2026 no later than 12:00pm Central Time.

Offer shall be submitted in the following way:

Electronically via email to the Contracting Officer, darla.a.lott.civ@army.mil and Contract Specialist, andrea.garcia63.civ@army.mil . Offerors shall include:

“W519TC-26-Q-GRIT - Response – [Insert Offeror’s Name]” within the Subject line.

QUESTIONS

Questions shall be submitted in the same manner as Offer, electronically via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.

“W519TC-26-Q-GRIT - Questions– [Insert Contractor's Name]” within the Subject line.

**Note: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning this solicitation at the earliest time possible, to enable the Buyer to respond.  Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.

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