U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Blasting Grit

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · 18:17 UTC

The U.S. Coast Guard needs a small business to supply abrasive media (red garnet alluvial #80 mesh) for their facilities.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need? The Coast Guard needs 60 tons of red garnet alluvial #80 mesh abrasive media, packaged in 4,400 lb super sack bags, with delivery by September 10, 2026.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a single delivery date. The Coast Guard intends to award a single purchase order as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.
  • How will they pick the winner? The Coast Guard will evaluate quotes based on the completeness of the requirement, the vendor's ability to meet the required time frame, and price.
  • When and how do you bid? Submit a quote via email to Shannon Carter at Shannon.R.Carter@uscg.mil by July 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Include the solicitation number 2126406Y6176K89001 in the subject line.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

Heads up — easy to miss

  • All vendors must have an active SAM.Gov registration or provide proof of registration.
  • All material must be shipped to the U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center at 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Receiving Room-BLDG 88, Baltimore, MD 21226.
  • All packing lists must cite the Purchase Order Number and be securely attached to the outside of the shipment.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business is registered in SAM.Gov.
  • Review the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses.
  • Submit a quote via email to Shannon Carter at Shannon.R.Carter@uscg.mil by July 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern.

Primary point of contact

Name
Shannon Carter
Email
shannon.r.carter@uscg.mil
Phone
(410) 762-6503

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