SHACKLE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to ALLOY SLING CHAINS, LLC (CAGE 7S918) for the procurement of 102 shackles identified by NSN 4030017292334, with a total contract value of $834.00. The award was made under solicitation SPE7M2-26-Q-0369, issued on March 27, 2026, and finalized on July 15, 2026, with delivery required within 27 days of order against a target need-ship date of June 3, 2026. The item is to be delivered FOB origin to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, with packaging and marking strictly compliant with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including specific labeling for Product Verification Test Samples and no chemical preservation. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity, including mandatory compliance with NIST SP 800-171, cyber incident reporting within 72 hours via DIBNET, and safeguarding covered defense information under 252.204-7012. Additional compliance obligations include prohibitions on using covered telecommunications equipment, Kaspersky or ByteDance products, and mandates for whistleblower protections, prompt payment, electronic invoicing via WAWF, and restrictions on employment of individuals linked to the PRC or Maduro regime. The contractor must also adhere to U.S.-flag vessel preferences and antiterrorism training requirements, with all subcontractors required to flow down key security clauses. The award follows a best-value trade-off process considering past performance, delivery schedule, and price, with no formal price data available beyond the total award, and no socioeconomic set-aside specified. Payment is processed electronically through DoDAAC-based systems, and the Government retains full inspection and acceptance authority at the delivery point.