Purchase Order SPE7M325P1092

HC Merchandisers, Inc., a small disadvantaged woman-owned business based in Ontario, California, was awarded a $184,090 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime on May 6, 2025, to supply 41 units of coupling halves (quick-release couplings) under National Stock Number 4730-01-657-6292. This total small business set-aside contract calls for delivery to DLA Distribution within 168 days from order placement. The coupling half components are specialized hardware items commonly used in military equipment and weapons systems across various platforms, including aircraft and maritime vessels.

The contract represents HC Merchandisers' continued strategic positioning as a critical supplier of specialized aerospace and maritime hardware components to the Department of Defense. The company, which has been registered in the federal contracting system since 2001, has established a track record of securing multiple prime contracts from DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime, many designated as small business set-asides. With an ultimate completion date of April 1, 2026, this purchase order aligns with the company's established expertise in manufacturing and delivering rigorous quality fasteners, mechanical components, and hardware assemblies that meet military specifications and delivery standards.