The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, is seeking proposals for the procurement of 240,575 shear bolts (NSN 5306-01-097-4948) specifically for the Hercules C-130 aircraft. This procurement is critical as the bolts are classified as a Critical Safety Item, and the contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price agreement with delivery required within 374 days after receipt of order to locations in Jacksonville, FL, and Susquehanna, PA. Interested manufacturers, particularly those not already approved, must submit a complete source approval package to be considered, and the solicitation is expected to be issued on June 26, 2025, with a closing date of July 28, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Samuel Kogi at 804-279-3885 or via email at Samuel.Kogi@dla.mil.