Purchase Order SPE7M425P4557

Independent Hardware Inc., a small business based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $96,240 by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime on July 8, 2025. The contract, which originated from a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside solicitation posted in December 2024, calls for the delivery of padlocks (National Stock Number 5340013809430) to the DLA Distribution Depot in Oklahoma. The contract is not designated with a set-aside, despite the originating solicitation being reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, suggesting either a waiver or modification during the award process. Performance is scheduled to conclude by November 30, 2026, with the place of performance identified as William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Independent Hardware Inc. has established itself as a strategic supplier to federal logistics operations through its specialized expertise in hardware components and security items. The company maintains significant indefinite delivery vehicles with DLA Land and Maritime valued at $250,000 each, along with a $1 million blanket purchase agreement with the Federal Acquisition Service, demonstrating sustained capability in supplying standardized hardware to multiple government entities. This padlock procurement aligns with the company's core business focus on locks and security hardware and supports DLA's critical role in maintaining military supply chain inventory across federal distribution networks.