Shackle

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure anchor shackles through a small business set-aside solicitation. The procurement involves three sizes of alloy steel, hot-dipped galvanized shackles: 1-3/8" (20 units), 1-1/2" (30 units), and 2" (20 units), with specific working load limits ranging from 13.5 to 35 tons. Contractors must meet ASME B30.26 standards and federal specification RR-C-271, with each shackle required to undergo proof load testing at 200% for two minutes at the manufacturer. The solicitation (SPMYM225Q0482) requires electronic submission through SAM.gov or email by December 4, 2024, at 6:00 AM, with contractors needing to comply with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements and provide detailed manufacturer information. Contractors must also submit complete documentation, including country of origin and lead time, with incomplete submissions being automatically disqualified.

This total small business set-aside contract is targeted for the NAICS category 333998 (All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 700 employees. The specific performance location is the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington, with a required delivery date of March 14, 2025. Crosby G209 screw pin shackles are listed as the reference brand, with "or equal" alternatives permitted. Contractors must submit certification data reports through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) e-Business Suite, ensuring traceability of materials through unique markings. Distribution of documentation is limited to DoD and DoD contractors, with acceptance of certification data tied directly to material shipment. While specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement involves 70 total shackle units across three size specifications.