SHACKLE

A 3/4 inch diameter zinc-coated steel shackle conforming to Federal Specification RR-C-271H Type 4A, Grade A, Class 1 is being procured under solicitation SPE7M2-26-T-5648, with delivery required in 168 days to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The item must be manufactured via forging, with tooling and sourcing details available through DLA’s Aviation, Land & Maritime Supply Chains. Compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements is mandatory, referencing specific R and I numbers for technical and quality standards. The contract mandates adherence to MIL-STD-1916 or a comparable zero-based sampling plan for inspection, with acceptance criteria requiring zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified. Mercury or mercury compounds are strictly prohibited in the product, preservation, packaging, and marking materials, except for functional uses in batteries, instruments, or weapon systems as defined by NAVSEA 5100-003D, which also requires secondary containment for portable mercury-containing devices. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E with preservation method CLNG/DRY, unit container D3, intermediate container E5, and pack code U; marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 using no special marking code. The contract requires compliance with all applicable CDRLs including CoQC, RT001, and RQ006, and mandates electronic submission of invoices and receiving reports via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Delivery is FOB Origin, with a fixed quantity of 371 units and no variance allowed. The solicitation is for full and open competition and classifies the shackle as a critical application item. Contractors must provide UEI and CAGE codes, represent their small business or socioeconomic status if applicable, and comply with cybersecurity requirements including safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents under DFARS 252.204-7012. Hazardous materials must be documented with Safety Data Sheets, and all packaging and labeling must adhere to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard. The procurement is governed by clauses addressing trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, hazardous materials, whistleblower rights, export control, and prohibitions on contracting with certain Chinese military companies. No options or modifications are specified, and the contract is expected to be awarded as a fixed-price arrangement without prior cost analysis.