Purchase Order SPE4A624V261V

The U.S. Department of Defense Aviation Logistics Agency awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to HC Merchandisers, Inc., a woman-owned small disadvantaged business based in Ontario, California, for the supply of close-tolerance screws. This contract, valued at $3,631.18, was awarded on June 14, 2024, with performance completion scheduled for September 7, 2025. The purchase order does not include a set-aside designation, though HC Merchandisers' status as a certified small disadvantaged, woman-owned business makes it eligible for preferential consideration in federal contracting. Performance will be executed at the vendor's Ontario, California facility.

HC Merchandisers, Inc. has established itself as a strategic supplier of specialized aerospace and military hardware components to the Defense Logistics Agency, with particular expertise in fasteners, seals, and other critical industrial components for Department of Defense platforms. The company's existing contract portfolio encompasses numerous small business set-aside awards covering diverse hardware types including socket head cap screws, machine screws, electrical and mechanical fasteners, and aerospace-specialized components. This purchase order for close-tolerance screws aligns with the vendor's core business focus and demonstrates continued reliance on HC Merchandisers as a reliable supplier of precision fastening solutions for defense applications.