COOLER, FLUID, INDUSTRIAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded H C Merchandisers, Inc. (CAGE 53037) a fixed-price contract for $338,314.28 to supply four industrial fluid coolers, identified by NSN 4420-01-376-1114, under solicitation SPE8E8-26-Q-0432, with an award date of July 29, 2026. The procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 and is subject to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rated award provisions. Delivery is required 190 days after the date of order, with delivery FOB destination, where both inspection and acceptance occur. The product must comply with technical and quality requirements referenced by ‘R’ or ‘I’ numbers in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, respectively, with specific preservation and packaging instructions including blanked-out material codes to be determined by the OEM. Payment will be processed via the Wide Area WorkFlow system, requiring submission of invoices and receiving reports for shipment-based line items, and contract payments are governed by FAR and DFARS clauses addressing prompt payment, electronic funds transfer, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and dispute resolution. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of clauses covering cybersecurity, subcontracting limitations, anti-corruption, whistleblower rights, counterfeit part detection, prohibitions on telecommunications equipment from hostile nations, and safeguarding of defense information under DFARS 252.204-7012. The offeror’s SAM registration must remain current, and representations regarding foreign government ownership, trade agreements, boycott compliance, and compensation of former DoD officials are required. All subcontracting is governed by stringent limitations and commercial services clauses, and the contractor is obligated to comply with requirements relating to former DoD officials, antiterrorism training, and cyber incident reporting procedures.