SHACKLE

This contract is for the procurement of 51 units of 7/8 inch diameter Type 4A, Grade A, Class 3 shackle stock, identified by NSN 4030-00-373-1123, under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-046E. The manufacturing method specified is forging, requiring appropriate tooling and adherence to strict quality and technical requirements as outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Key quality requirements include compliance with ISO 9001:2015, tailored higher-level contract quality standards, and inspection and acceptance at the origin point, with sampling following MIL-STD-1916 or equivalent zero-based sampling plans. Critical controls also prohibit the intentional addition or direct contact with mercury or mercury compounds throughout manufacturing, preservation, packaging, and marking processes. Packaging and delivery must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 standards, with all markings specified accordingly, and shipment is to be delivered FOB origin within 75 days to the DLA Distribution Depot in Bremerton, WA. This procurement is overseen by the Department of Defense's ASC Supplier OEM Division, with technical support available via designated DLA forging and casting assistance teams. The contract enforces zero tolerance on quality non-conformances in sampled lots unless otherwise noted, ensuring critical application item standards are met in accordance with referenced specifications and contract data requirements lists.