SHACKLE

This contract pertains to the procurement of a shackle item identified by NSN 4030-01-273-0081 and part number 74A410518-2005, with a required quantity of ten units to be delivered FOB origin within 247 days of contract award. Manufacturing must adhere to a forging process, with tooling and sourcing guidance directed to designated DLA supply chain teams supporting aviation or land and maritime systems. The item is classified as a configuration-controlled, critical application component, with CM Manufacturing Inc. as the sole approved source. Strict adherence to DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements governs all specifications, superseding other standards such as ASTM D3951 when conflicts arise. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin using a zero-defect sampling plan per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with Critical attributes requiring verification at Level VII or an AQL of 0.1. All packaging must comply with MIL-STD-129 and RP001 DLA packaging guidelines, and units must be palletized accordingly. The item must be marked with government identification until accepted, and any non-conforming units must have government identifiers removed prior to return. Deliveries are directed to DLA Distribution San Diego, with no variance permitted in quantity. The solicitation was issued on July 1, 2026, with responses due by July 7, 2026, under contract number SPE4A5-26-T-261N.