Purchase Order SPE7M325P1088

HC Merchandisers, Inc., a woman-owned small business based in Ontario, California, was awarded a $49,933.60 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime on May 6, 2025, for the procurement of coupling halves (quick-release type, NSN 4730012109620). The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, requires delivery of eight units to the DLA distribution center in San Joaquin, California, with an ultimate completion date of September 3, 2025. The coupling halves are specialized mechanical components commonly used in military equipment and naval systems, supporting the Defense Department's supply chain for critical hardware components.

This award reflects HC Merchandisers' established position as a strategic supplier to DLA, with a portfolio encompassing aerospace, maritime, and military hardware components. The company, which has been registered in the federal system since 2001 and holds multiple indefinite delivery contracts with DLA, consistently meets the rigorous quality and delivery standards required for defense-related procurement. The total small business set-aside designation ensures that qualified small business concerns participate in federal contracting opportunities, aligning with the Department of Defense's procurement policies for disadvantaged and woman-owned enterprises.