Purchase Order SPE7M126P0422

HC Merchandisers, Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged woman-owned business based in Ontario, California, was awarded a $17,519.52 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime on October 6, 2025. The contract, which carries no set-aside designation, covers the supply of gaskets and has an ultimate completion date of November 10, 2026. Performance will be conducted at the contractor's Ontario, California facility. HC Merchandisers specializes in manufacturing and supplying hardware components and specialized parts for Department of Defense applications, with extensive experience fulfilling DLA requirements across aviation and maritime platforms.

This award represents a continuation of HC Merchandisers' strategic role as a critical supplier within the federal defense supply chain. The contractor maintains multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA valued up to $1.52 million, covering diverse hardware components including seals, fasteners, cable assemblies, and specialized aerospace and maritime parts. The company's established track record of meeting rigorous defense quality and delivery standards, combined with its small business status, positions it as a key provider of consumable and specialized components essential to Department of Defense operations and maintenance activities.