SHACKLE

The contract covers the procurement of 22 zinc-coated anchor steel shackles, each 1 inch in diameter, manufactured in accordance with the federal specification for welded and weldless chains and attachments, Type IVA, Grade A, Class 3. These shackles require compliance with detailed technical and quality standards outlined by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), including strict sampling and inspection protocols per military standards such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Special emphasis is placed on quality conformance inspections at origin, and the product must meet specific packaging and marking requirements, including compliance with MIL-STD-129 and DLA packaging mandates. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are explicitly prohibited during manufacturing, preservation, packaging, packing, and marking, with certain defined exceptions. The contract specifies delivery to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, within 78 days, with exact quantities to be maintained without variance. Unique item identification is not required per customer request, and the product does not have a shelf-life constraint. Suppliers should note that casting or forging may be necessary to produce the shackles, and any tooling assistance or sourcing inquiries must be addressed through designated DLA channels. Certificates of Quality Compliance and adherence to contract data requirements are mandatory. The solicitation, managed by the ASC Supplier OEM Division of the Department of Defense, includes clear contact details for queries and is governed by the latest applicable revisions of quality and technical standards effective at the time of contract award.