GMAX GX2 Abrasive Blasting Media   2

The subject requirement is for the procurement of 360 Metric tons of abrasive blast media, more specifically, the GMAX GX2 Garnet Blasting Media. Per AUL 9B-5350-HM-CN0-8476, the blasting grit is on a Qualified Product List (QPL) and has specific ordering data requirements. The grit is manufactured by GMA Garnet USA and is the only blasting media that is authorized and approved for use on the Shipyard, per the QPL. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard currently utilizes this specific blast grit to clean the hulls of the ships. The shipyard has approved GMA's ToughBlastTM garnet abrasive media because it is the most diverse blend of garnet engineered for the most demanding coating removal jobs, up to 30 mil. The material has a unique blend of both alluvial and hard rock garnet and is exceptionally ideal for ship hulls. See the attached Combined Synopsis Solicitation and the Salient Characteristics for full ordering data. The Combined Synopsis Solicitation Document that is attached shall be completed in full and returned to Laura Wallace, at Laura.Wallace@DLA.MIL as submission of the offer.

AMENDMENT 0001 HAS BEEN UPLOADED. THE SOLICITATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 5 MAY 2021, AT 1400 HOURS.