The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for shackles, specifically identified by NSN 4030-006788562. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside and spans a five-year base period, with an estimated annual demand of 1,013 units and specified minimum and maximum order quantities of 253 and 1,013, respectively. The shackles are classified as an Army Critical Safety and Life Support Item, necessitating compliance with Export Control and other government regulations. Interested suppliers must submit written quotes by April 30, 2025, and ensure their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is current. For further details, potential bidders can access the solicitation on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) starting from the issue date of March 31, 2025.