The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of shock absorbers, specifically NSN: 1620-012992001, under a presolicitation notice. The contract will be a Total Small Business Set-Aside, aimed at acquiring shock absorbers manufactured in accordance with specific military standards, with an estimated annual quantity of 16 units over a base period of five years. This procurement is critical for maintaining aircraft landing gear components, ensuring operational readiness and safety. Interested vendors should prepare for a reverse auction process and can access the solicitation on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) around November 29, 2024; inquiries can be directed to Tatjana Klemmer at Tatjana.Vaughan@dla.mil.