Premier Graphene Inc. (OTC: BIEI), a developer of advanced graphene-based defense technologies, together with its joint venture partner HGI Industrial Technologies SAPI, announced the award of their first defense contract issued in response to a formal government request from Mexico’s Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (SEDENA). The contract was issued by the Dirección General de Fábrica de Vestuario y Equipo (FAVE), a manufacturing and supply division of SEDENA, following a direct request for proposal after extensive pre-contract testing.
The direct award resulted from a formal request initiated by FAVE, prompted by its evaluation of Premier Graphene’s specialized military equipment solutions. Product testing demonstrated full compliance with SEDENA’s operational and technical specifications and, in several performance areas, may have exceeded required standards. The first production run under this contract will serve as a qualification and validation batch, subject to rigorous durability, performance, and compliance testing by Mexico’s military authorities.
The contract covers the production of specialized belt assemblies with lower back support and integrated ammunition carriers, designed to meet military operational requirements. The companies believe this validation positions them for additional contract opportunities in Mexico and throughout Latin America, where prior testing and product evaluations for other military and security applications have already been conducted.
This directly awarded contract represents a strategic entry into Mexico’s tightly regulated and highly selective military manufacturing ecosystem, establishing Premier Graphene and HGI as qualified suppliers. As a Mexico-based company, HGI Industrial Technologies SAPI played a key role in supporting the procurement process through its local manufacturing capabilities and domestic supply-chain relationships, working in coordination with Lic. Emmanuel Hernández Rico.
The successful completion of this award strengthens ongoing discussions with other Latin American military agencies. Validation through SEDENA is expected to open pathways to additional military and security-related procurement programs. The companies have secured all necessary financing to support production and delivery, with initial product delivery expected within ten business days.
“This directly awarded contract represents an important validation of both our technology and our ability to meet the standards of Mexico’s Military,” said Pedro Mendez, President of Premier Graphene and HGI. “We believe this is the first step in what will become a broader and more impactful defense relationship, including near-future graphene-enhanced solutions.”
Lic. Emmanuel Hernández Rico added, “After months of focused technical development and evaluation, this initial contract represents the first of what we anticipate will be multiple defense supply agreements. We are awaiting ITAR certification, including so that we can commence creation and delivery of heavy military hardware and specialized vehicle protection, drone equipment, and anti-drone technology.”
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