Manufacturing of High-Strength Zinc-Coated Anchor Shackles

The contract requires the manufacturing of 5/8-inch anchor shackles to meet military specification RR-C-271 Type 4A, Grade B, Class 3, encompassing full forgings, precision machining, and final finishing to ensure structural integrity and performance under demanding conditions. Each shackle must be completed with a zinc coating to provide corrosion resistance and long-term durability, along with full certification verifying compliance with all specified material, dimensional, and mechanical requirements. The work must be performed in accordance with stringent defense standards to support operational reliability in critical applications. This subcontract opportunity, issued by the ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION under the Department of Defense, has a response deadline of May 18, 2026, and is tied to a NAICS code of 332999 for other fabricated metal product manufacturing. Performance of the contract is specifically assigned to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, with a zip code of 31098-1887. The solicitation is open to qualified vendors capable of meeting exacting military-grade production benchmarks, and participation requires adherence to all federal procurement protocols governing subcontracting for defense-related components.