COVER, BOAT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M126V8810 to HC MERCHANDISERS, INC. (CAGE 53037) on May 7, 2026, under Solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-2399, for the procurement of seven COVER, BOAT units (NSN 2040016532285) at a total contract value of $21,861.21. The contract was issued under simplified acquisition procedures consistent with FAR Part 13 and is delivered as a call against the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions. Performance is required to be completed by December 14, 2026, with delivery occurring FOB Origin to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The item must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including ASTM D3951 packaging standards and MIL-STD-129 marking, labeling, and barcoding requirements for U.S. Department of Defense shipments. Palletization must follow RP001 guidelines, and Class I ozone-depleting chemicals are prohibited in packaging unless explicitly authorized. Hazardous materials must be identified and labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200, and contractors must submit Material Safety Data Sheets prior to award. Radioactive materials require advance written notification to the Contracting Officer if they exceed specified activity thresholds, and compliance with MIL-STD-129 labeling is mandatory. Special contract clauses require adherence to whistleblower protections, cybersecurity reporting under DFARS 252.204-7012, disclosure of information, compensation restrictions for former DoD officials, and sustainable product use under a modified FAR clause 52.223-23 with deviation 2026-00038. Invoicing must be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with payment directed to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The Contracting Officer is Shannon Irwin, and WAWF support is provided by Nicholas Gibble; no Contracting Officer’s Representative is designated. The contractor must comply with all socioeconomic and small business representations as required under FAR 52.219-28, although specific certifications for size status or joint ventures are not provided. Acceptance of the deliverable occurs at