Background
This solicitation is issued by the U.S. Army for the procurement of Steel Grit Size 40, specifically high-carbon cast steel blasting grit. The contract is a sole source award to Ervin Industries, Inc., which specializes in abrasive materials. The goal of this contract is to acquire premium quality steel grit that meets stringent engineering and metallurgical standards for use in blasting applications.
Work Details
The requirement includes the following specifications for Steel Grit Size 40:
- Quantity: 120,000 lbs.
- Material Specification: High-Carbon Cast Steel Grit conforming to SAE J1993 HCS G40H.
- Sizing Profile: G40 Sizing (per SAE J444).
- Hardness Standard: Minimum 60 HRC (Tempered Martensite Microstructure).
- Particle Shape Standard: Angular, with no more than 5% round or half-round particles.
- Physical Density: 7.8g/cm (guaranteed solid cast steel density free of gas pockets and casting voids).
Delivery Schedule:
- Initial delivery of 40,000 lbs. in November 2026, followed by two additional deliveries of 40,000 lbs. each.
Packaging Requirements:
- Must be shipped in 50 lb bags.
- Packaging labels must include manufacturer name, product name/description, lot/batch number, and manufacture/expiration date.
A Certificate of Analysis is required for every delivery and must include:
- 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.
Period of Performance
Initial delivery scheduled for November 2026 with two additional deliveries thereafter.
Place of Performance
Building 8, 1 C. Tree Road, McAlester OK 74501
Bidder Requirements
Offerors must be registered within the System for Award Management database at the time of response to this solicitation. No variations from the specified requirements will be considered.
Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior contract W519TC25P2270 awarded to Ervin Industries for “STEEL,GRIT, SIZE 40” (value $119,200; 04/16/25–05/28/25). The current requirement again calls for Steel Grit Size 40 high-carbon cast steel blasting grit meeting SAE J1993 HCS G40H with the same type of hardness, sizing, and angular particle requirements, suggesting the work is a continuation or replenishment of the same grit product line.
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.
