The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of 44 cotter pins (NSN: 5315-014626833) specifically for the Osprey V-22A aircraft. This solicitation is critical as the item is designated as a Navy Critical Safety Item (CSI), and the procurement will be conducted under Other Than Full and Open Competition, with the anticipated contract award based on price, past performance, and other evaluation factors. Interested vendors must be approved sources, specifically Boeing Company and Safran Landing Systems Canada Inc., and are required to submit a completed solicitation package by October 21, 2024, following the issuance of the RFP on or about September 19, 2024. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Lionel Allamby Jr. at lionel.allamby@dla.mil or by phone at 804-279-5132.