SWITCH, WAVEGUIDE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded H C Merchandisers, Inc. (CAGE 53037) a firm-fixed-price contract totaling $61,111.10 for the delivery of one line item: SWITCH, WAVEGUIDE (NSN 5985014973081), with a quantity of 10 units at a unit price of $6,111.11. The award was made under solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-138M and officially posted on July 20, 2026, with a delivery deadline of March 9, 2027, corresponding to a 232-day performance period after the order date. Delivery is FOB ORIGIN, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination—DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract is classified under NAICS code 335313 and is a federal procurement with no set-aside designation. The awardee must comply with stringent packaging and marking standards as outlined in MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including dry or cold storage preservation, U.S. Government-mandated barcoding (USS-128 or GS1 DataBar), and labeling for hazardous and radioactive materials per IP025 and applicable thresholds. Invoicing is strictly through WAWF, and the contract includes multiple FAR and DFARS clauses governing patent rights, cybersecurity, hazardous materials, contractor reporting, whistleblower protections, and ocean transportation obligations. Special contractual requirements mandate adherence to the Hazard Communication Standard, cyber incident reporting under DFARS 252.204-7012, and prior notification to MARAD for any ocean shipments, with preference for U.S.-flag vessels. The contracting officer, Jacob Hamilton, and local administrative contact, Nicholas Gibble, serve as the primary points of contact for administration and oversight. All performance and delivery obligations are tied to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and the contractor must validate its small business status and provide necessary representations through SAM.gov to maintain compliance with socioeconomic requirements.