SHACKLE

This contract specifies the procurement of 1,357 zinc-coated shackles, each with a 5/16 inch diameter, adhering to RR-C-271 Type IV4A Grade A, Class 2 standards. The acquisition is divided into two primary line items: 601 units destined for the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania and 756 units destined for DLA Distribution Yokosuka in Japan. All items are subject to inspection and acceptance at the origin, with a required delivery window of 168 days. The contract strictly prohibits the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds to any hardware or supplies provided. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List, and the procurement includes specific mandates for physical identification, packaging, and marking in accordance with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1E. Sampling for quality assurance must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 protocols, with specific verification levels assigned to critical, major, and minor attributes. Additionally, the contract requires a Certificate of Quality Compliance and adheres to specific Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) guidelines regarding covered defense information and item unique identification.