RING, WIPER

Defense Logistics Agency award SPE7L326P4308 is a firm fixed price delivery order issued on June 9, 2026, to HC Merchandisers, Inc., a small disadvantaged and women-owned small business. The contract, valued at $8,133.71, is for the procurement of 703 wiper rings (NSN 5330-00-640-8554) at a unit price of $11.57. Delivery is required within 150 days after the date of order, with a noted need ship date of November 3, 2026. The order is managed by DLA Land and Maritime, with payment processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service via the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The contract mandates strict adherence to military standards for quality and logistics. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001, with specific requirements for UV-exposed items to be housed in waterproof, opaque bags per MIL-DTL-117. Marking and bar-coding must follow MIL-STD-129. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by the government at the destination, utilizing sampling standards such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with a zero non-conformance criteria for certain levels. The award also incorporates specific FAR and DFARS deviations regarding employment reports on veterans, sustainable products, and subcontracts for commercial products.