The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of shackles for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems, specifically NSN 4030-01-316-1551. This solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and requires the contractor to conduct First Article Testing (FAT), with delivery timelines of 30 days for the FAT report and 144 days for production units following FAT approval. The contract will be an Indefinite Quantity Contract with an estimated annual quantity of 11,803 units over a five-year period, emphasizing the critical nature of the items being procured. Interested parties should submit proposals to the designated fax number and are encouraged to access the solicitation documents via the DLA Internet Bid Board System, with the solicitation expected to be issued around August 30, 2024, and closing on or about September 30, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Dorothy Ferebee at dorothy.ferebee@dla.mil or by phone at 804-279-3540.