The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of welded chains specifically for aircraft used in Special Operations Forces (SOF), including models such as the AC-130H, AC-130J, AC-130U, EC-130E, EC-130H, and HC. This opportunity involves an Indefinite Quantity Contract with an estimated annual requirement of 11,147 units over a five-year term, with a critical application designation and a delivery timeline of 163 days after receipt of order. The solicitation is set aside for Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small businesses, emphasizing the importance of these goods for military operations. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by fax and are encouraged to download the solicitation documents from the DLA Internet Bid Board System, with the solicitation expected to be issued around August 30, 2024, and closing on or about September 30, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Dorothy Ferebee at Dorothy.Ferebee@dla.mil or by phone at 804-279-3540.