The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of 18 units of a Shouldered Shaft, identified by NSN 3040-01-634-2460 and Part Number 70351-38131-043. This acquisition is critical as the item is classified as an Army Critical Safety Item, and it requires a firm-fixed price contract with delivery to Corpus Christi, TX, within 123 days after receipt of order. Interested manufacturers, particularly those not already approved, must submit a complete source approval package, as no technical data package is available for this item. The estimated solicitation issue date is October 16, 2024, with a closing date anticipated for October 31, 2024. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Christy Oakley at Christy.Oakley@dla.mil or by phone at 804-279-5388 or 804-691-3669.