SHACKLE

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-72H4, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, ASC Commodities Division, seeks the procurement of shackle items identified by NSN 4030016054153 under simplified acquisition procedures. Delivery is required within 20 days of order issuance to multiple destinations, primarily Assault Craft Unit One at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, San Diego, CA, and Commander, SRF-JRMC Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan, with FOB destination terms obligating the contractor to bear all transportation costs and risks until delivery is completed. The contract includes nine CLINs, with quantities ranging from one to forty-eight units per line, all priced at $1.00 per unit, resulting in a total estimated value contingent on final order quantities. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951, but all requirements from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements override this standard and take precedence. Marking and labeling of all packaging and pallets must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-129, including barcoding and uniform identification, while palletization must conform to RP001: DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement. The unit of issue and quantity per unit pack are fixed as specified, with no variance permitted in delivered quantities. Inspection and acceptance occur exclusively at the final destination, with the Government responsible for evaluating conformity to specifications. Sampling procedures must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, with zero non-conformances required in each sample lot unless otherwise stipulated; unspecified attributes are treated as major. The contractor must ensure removal of all government identification from non-accepted supplies and apply physical identification to bare items per RQ011 and RQ017. Shipment must be made via traceable transport methods excluding parcel post, and transportation logistics are governed by DLAD Proc Notes C19 and C20. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including those governing cybersecurity (252.204-7012), trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, and prohibitions on hazardous materials such as hexavalent chromium. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, and offerors must provide valid Unique Entity Identifiers and comply with all socioeconomic representation requirements as defined in Section K. The solicitation mandates full compliance with DLA technical standards, with the