HC Merchandisers, Inc., a woman-owned small disadvantaged business based in Ontario, California, was awarded a $48,000 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime on July 8, 2025, for the procurement of universal joints for vehicles (NSN 2520016733284). The contract, which carries no set-aside designation, requires delivery of seven units to W1A8 DLA Distribution with an ultimate completion date of January 26, 2026. The solicitation, posted on March 11, 2025, sought quotes from all responsible sources capable of manufacturing mechanical power transmission equipment within the vehicular components sector, with a required delivery timeline of 116 days after order placement.
HC Merchandisers has positioned itself as a strategic supplier to the Defense Logistics Agency through its extensive portfolio of aerospace, maritime, and military hardware components. The company, operating as a Subchapter S Corporation since its 2001 federal registration, specializes in manufacturing and supplying critical industrial hardware and fasteners to defense-related agencies. This award aligns with the contractor's established track record of securing prime federal contracts from DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime, often under total small business set-aside designations, and demonstrates the company's capability to meet the rigorous quality and delivery standards required by the Department of Defense.