Bantec's Howco Awarded $4.19 Million Dollar U.S. Department of Defense Contract

SPARTA, N.J., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bantec, Inc. (OTCPINK: BANT) ("Bantec" or the "Company"), Bantec, Inc., a product and services company, through its wholly owned subsidiary Howco, was awarded a $4.19-million-dollar contract by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

Michael Bannon, Bantec's Chairman and CEO stated: "Howco was awarded a 5-year Indefinite Delivery Contract for two items, a "Hydraulic Diesel Power Unit" and a  "Post Puller".  The contract maximum is $4,193,172.34. Howco's strong team and leadership continues to deliver with expanded U.S. DoD contracts."

In 2022, the U.S. Department of Defense spent over $85 billion on small business prime contracts and they are looking to further expand those contracts for small businesses. (Source: U.S. DoD)

"The recently announced Letter of Intent for the acquisition of Chem Flowtronic will enhance our abilities for servicing of the U.S. DoD., in addition to our other brands. We are gearing up for an exciting 2024 and beyond with continued expansion of our brands," concluded Michael Bannon, Bantec's Chairman and CEO.

About Bantec 

Bantec, Inc. is a product and service company targeting the U.S. Government, state governments, municipalities, hospitals, universities, manufacturers, and other building owners. Bantec also provides product procurement, distribution, and logistics services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Howco Distributing Co., to the United States Department of Defense and Defense Logistics Agency. The Company established Bantec Sanitizing in fiscal 2021, which offers sanitizing products and equipment through its store bantec.store. The Company has operations based in Sparta, New Jersey and Vancouver, Washington. The Company continues to seek strategic acquisitions and partnerships that offer it an opportunity to grow sales and profit.

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Contacts:   
Michael Bannon
Chairman & CEO
[email protected]
(203) 220-2296

SOURCE Bantec, Inc.