Shackle

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring 680 units of shackles under National Stock Number 4030013161552 through a Request for Quote (RFQ) process. The procurement falls under the NAICS category of All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332999) and the Product Service Code for Rope, Cable, Chain, Fittings (PSC 40). All responsible sources are eligible to submit quotes for consideration, and the solicitation materials including digitized drawings and military specifications are available electronically through the provided link. Hard copies of the solicitation are not available, and all quotes must be submitted electronically. The solicitation was posted on September 9, 2025, with quotes due by September 17, 2025, providing a tight eight-day response window.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small business entities. The procurement specifies delivery of the 680 shackle units to DLA Distribution facility W1A8 within 100 days after date of order (ADO). No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation notice. The goods will be delivered to a DLA Distribution center, indicating the items are likely destined for military supply chain distribution. The procurement appears to be a straightforward acquisition of standard military hardware components with established specifications and delivery requirements.