O-RING

Contract SPE7M426P4740 was awarded on August 31, 2026, to H C Merchandisers, Inc. for a total price of $30,206.08. The award, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division, is for the procurement of O-rings under NSN 5331-01-174-0214. This acquisition was conducted as a non-small business set-aside using simplified acquisition procedures, with the award based on best value rather than lowest price alone. The contract specifies a delivery schedule of 184 days after the date of order with shipping terms set as FOB Origin. Delivery and acceptance will take place at DLA Distribution Depot Hill, Hill AFB, UT. Technical requirements mandate that the items be produced by a PRI-qualified manufacturer and be free of asbestos and mercury. The O-rings carry a non-extendable shelf life of 180 months and must be packaged in medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bags in accordance with MIL-DTL-117 and MIL-STD-2073-1E. Administrative requirements include mandatory electronic invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The contract incorporates several federal and defense clauses, including those regarding employment reports on veterans, sustainable products, and subcontracts for commercial products. Quality assurance is managed through destination inspection and acceptance by the government, utilizing sampling plans per MIL-STD-1916.