Shackle

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotes for 911 units of shackles under National Stock Number 4030003771397. This Request for Quote (RFQ) requires electronic submission only, with no hard copies of the solicitation available, though digitized drawings and military specifications can be retrieved electronically. All responsible sources are eligible to submit quotes, and the procurement falls under the NAICS category 332999 for All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing and PSC category 40 for Rope, Cable, Chain, Fittings. The solicitation was posted on September 10, 2025, with quotes due by September 18, 2025, providing vendors with an 8-day response window. The evaluation criteria and specific qualification requirements are not detailed in this notice, though the agency indicates that all timely received quotes from responsible sources will be considered.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business concerns only. The contract requires delivery of the 911 shackle units to DLA Distribution Red River within 99 days after delivery order, indicating the performance location for delivery. No incumbent contractors, potential award values, or budget ranges are specified in the solicitation notice. The relatively short timeframe for both quote submission and delivery suggests this may be a routine replenishment procurement for standard hardware items. The electronic-only submission requirement and reference to standardized military specifications indicate this is likely a straightforward commercial item procurement with established technical requirements.