O-RING

H C MERCHANDISERS, INC. with CAGE code 53037 has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $648.20 by the Defense Logistics Agency under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-126W for the procurement of 463 O-rings identified by NSN 5331-00-166-8401. The contract was awarded on July 21, 2026, with a scheduled delivery date of February 8, 2027, under F.O.B. Origin terms, meaning risk of loss transfers to the government upon tender to the carrier at the origin, though physical delivery is to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. The product must comply with SAE AS3209C and SAE AMS7276 Revision J specifications, and all packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-STD-130N, including Item Unique Identification via Data Matrix barcodes. Packaging materials must be free of mercury and ozone-depleting chemicals, and internal packaging codes U and D3 are required. The contractor is required to submit invoices and receiving reports exclusively through WAWF and must be registered in SAM.gov. The awardee has certified as a small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned business, triggering compliance with FAR clauses relating to small business utilization, veteran and disability employment equity, and prohibitions against human trafficking and labor violations. Contract administration is handled by Colin Brown and Marc Danneberger of DLA Land and Maritime’s Fluid Handling Division. The contract includes mandatory clauses on prompt payment, electronic funds transfer, contract disputes, termination for convenience, and default. Special requirements include Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating and adherence to qualified product source standards requiring evidence of manufacturer qualification. Cybersecurity obligations under DFARS 252.204-7012 and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment under 252.204-7018 apply. No contract options exist, and the total value is fixed with no tolerance for variance. Applicable regulations also require compliance with E.O. 14026 minimum wage standards and E.O. 13706 paid sick leave provisions, along with privacy training and whistleblower rights notification.