Honing Stones for the Watervliet Arsenal

The contract involves the procurement of 561 honing stones, each with a grit rating of 600 and dimensions of 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch by 6 inches. These stones are mounted in metal holders (part #TA-17-B) and have both sides chamfered at 1/16 inch by 45 degrees and both ends beveled at 1/4 inch by 45 degrees. The requirement includes specific packaging and marking instructions, and items must be in accordance with Tennessee Abrasive part #70C0600-90-V-NES. Due to the urgent need, the acquisition was competed among reliable local small businesses with the capability to source this specialized part through Tennessee Abrasive. The contract, totaling $57,502.50, was awarded to Blanchard Industrial Supplies, Inc., located in Troy, New York. The purchasing office is the Department of the Army, with the place of performance at Watervliet Arsenal in Watervliet, New York. The award was made on July 9, 2025, under solicitation number W911PT25FA017, with no set-aside restrictions applied. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333515 and classification code 5345. The primary point of contact for this contract is Coby Brickner.