ARMOR, SUPPLEMENTAL,

The contract awarded to HC MERCHANDISERS, INC. (CAGE 53037) under solicitation SPE4A7-25-T-620H and contract number SPE4A726P2694, with an award date of July 17, 2026, is a firm-fixed-price modification valued at $30,827.41 for the delivery of supplemental armor components identified by NSN 1560017110930 and the completion of a Contractor First Article Test. Performance is required at the contractor’s location in Ontario, California, with contract administration handled by DCMA Southern California and oversight by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation office in Richmond, Virginia. The contract does not specify quantities, delivery timelines, FOB terms, or detailed technical specifications for the armor, and no packaging, marking, or inspection standards beyond general regulatory compliance are detailed. The only explicitly included contractual clause is FAR 52.222-90, implemented under DoD Class Deviation 2026-00040, which prohibits discriminatory DEI practices and mandates flow-down to all subcontractors, with strict reporting obligations for violations and legal challenges. No subcontractor or key personnel requirements, security clearances, options, or cost breakdowns are outlined. The contractor is required to maintain records and report noncompliance, with potential ramifications including contract termination or debarment. Payment details, invoicing methods, accounting codes, and the identity of the Contracting Officer’s Representative are not provided, and no evaluation factors or socioeconomic certifications are documented, though the NAICS code 332994 indicates classification under miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing. The contract was issued via modification P00001 to an original effective date of November 18, 2025, and administrative responsibilities are governed by Standard Form 30 with no attachments or formal inspection criteria identified in the available documentation.