SPE4A6-26-R-X694, 4030-01-622-9684, shackle

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking viable sources for a shackle component (NSN 4030-01-622-9684) through this pre-solicitation notice issued on April 24, 2026. This sources sought announcement is intended to identify potential manufacturers and suppliers in compliance with DFARS regulations 225.7009 and 225.7016, which govern domestic source requirements. Respondents are requested to provide manufacturer location information (city and state or country) and relevant points of contact for the identified part number. It is important to note that this pre-solicitation notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for proposal or a binding commitment by the government to award a contract. Interested parties should submit their information to Priscilla Lee at Priscilla.Lee@dla.mil by the April 28, 2026 deadline. The government explicitly disclaims any obligation to award a contract based on responses received, and no funds are available to reimburse respondents for preparation costs.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business entities. The shackle falls under the Hardware Manufacturing NAICS category (332510) and is classified under the Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components PSC code (1680). No specific award value, quantity requirements, or service timeline information is provided in this pre-solicitation notice, as the primary objective at this stage is to identify qualified sources and gather baseline information about potential manufacturers. Respondents are advised that standard conditions and documentation requirements for source approval, configuration control, and source control items will apply to any subsequent procurement action. All submitted information is strictly voluntary, and interested parties should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to produce this specialized aircraft component if a formal solicitation is issued.