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

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for commercial products and services at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). It details the U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG) intent to purchase eStripTM Type VII Corn Starch-g-Acrylic Blast Media.

This document indicates that the USCG intends to procure a specific brand name product, eStripTM Type VII blast media, due to its unique properties essential for coating removal without substrate damage. The justification highlights that Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is the sole manufacturer, and Midvale Group Inc. is the assigned exclusive distributor for this product. Bidders who are the OEM or an authorized distributor of the OEM are required to provide traceability. The document specifies the nomenclature, NSN, part number, and quantity required. It also outlines the rationale for brand name justification, emphasizing that other products or modifications do not meet the agency's needs. The USCG will consider any company able to provide the required Type VII blast media, but the acquisition is limited to this specific type of media.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for "Terms and Conditions" applicable to DHS Acquisition of Commercial Items. It outlines the terms and conditions that will govern any order awarded as a result of this solicitation, superseding all other terms and conditions.

• The solicitation requires offers to include the solicitation number, offeror's name and address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and information necessary for evaluation.

• Offerors must state their agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions, including any amendments.

• The offeror must provide pricing as requested in the Schedule of Supplies, including any quantity or prompt payment discounts.

• Delivery of all items is required within sixty (60) days after receipt of order (ARO), though early or partial deliveries are desired.

• A Certificate of Conformance (COC) is required for all items provided.

• The specific item being procured is "eStrip™ GPX Type VII Corn (Starch-g-Acrylic) Blast Media" with Part Number M85891-77-2050, manufactured by Archer Daniels Midland.

• Prices must remain firm for 60 calendar days from the offer receipt date.

• The anticipated award is a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a brand-name basis.

• Offers must be submitted by the exact time specified in the solicitation.

• The Government intends to evaluate offers and award without discussions, meaning initial offers should contain the best terms.

• Evaluation will include "Technical Acceptability," which assesses the ability to provide new manufactured commercial items from the OEM or an OEM-approved source.

• This is a brand-name requirement, and only brand-name items will be considered for award.

• Offers will be evaluated using techniques defined in FAR 12.204 to determine fair and reasonable pricing.

• This solicitation is for "brand-name" items, with a justification for other than full and open competition attached.

• Items must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Archer Daniels Midland, from their licensed distributor MIDVALE GROUP, INC.

• The document includes numerous FAR and HSAR clauses and provisions, covering topics such as whistleblower rights, security prohibitions, foreign entity restrictions (Sudan, Iran), FASCSA orders, and certifications.

• Specific clauses related to small business concerns, trade agreements, and Buy American are incorporated by reference.