Stainless Steel Shot

Under solicitation W911KF-21-Q-0057, the Anniston Army Depot has established a contract for the procurement of stainless steel cut wire shot for shot blasting operations. The contractor is required to provide an estimated 288,000 pounds of material per year, with the agreement structured as a one-year base period and one optional one-year extension. All materials must strictly adhere to SAE J441 specifications, specifically maintaining a size of 0.041 to 0.042 inches and meeting precise chemical analysis and hardness standards. The procurement was set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 327910. The contract mandates rigorous quality control, requiring vendors to submit a two-pound sample and a certificate of analysis for testing prior to the final award. Performance is evaluated based on technical responsiveness, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction. Additionally, the contractor must comply with all applicable Army subcontracting plan evaluations and adhere to site-specific safety and health protocols, including CDC and Alabama Department of Public Health guidelines for personnel visiting the depot. Performance of the contract is associated with North Tonawanda, New York, with deliveries directed to Building 362 at the Anniston Army Depot in Alabama.