COUPLER, DIGITAL DAT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded HC MERCHANDISERS, INC. (CAGE 53037) a firm fixed-price contract for the supply of one line item, the COUPLER, DIGITAL DAT (NSN 5895-01-171-3746), with a total contract value of $34,006.30. The award was issued on July 15, 2026, under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-5063, with delivery required at the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania by March 27, 2028, based on a 620-day period after the order date. FOB terms specify origin, meaning title and risk transfer upon shipment from the contractor’s facility. The contract includes comprehensive compliance requirements under FAR and DFARS clauses addressing safeguarding government information, supply chain security prohibitions, labor and employment equity, trafficking in persons, paid sick leave, and DEI discrimination, with an explicit deviation for the DEI clause. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, ASTM D3951 for general packaging, and RP001 for palletization, with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence over other standards. Product Verification Test samples require specific labeling and documentation, and all hazardous materials must adhere to 29 CFR 1910.1200 and DFARS requirements for Safety Data Sheets. The contractor is prohibited from accessing DLA-controlled technical data and must adhere to DPAS priority rating requirements. Invoicing is mandatory through WAWF, and inspection and acceptance occur at destination, governed by FAR 52.246-2 with strict zero-defect acceptance criteria for critical and major attributes. The contractor must also comply with export control regulations ITAR/EAR and maintain traceability for materials, while being subject to government audits and verification testing. No options, multi-year provisions, or additional line items are included, and no formal attachments or evaluation factors are documented, reflecting a straightforward, single-item procurement with rigorous compliance and logistics controls.