The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of shackles specifically designed for Ford Class Carriers, identified by NSN 4030-01-420-8863. This solicitation is for an Indefinite Quantity Contract with an estimated annual requirement of 1,012 units over a five-year term, emphasizing the critical nature of the item for military applications. The contract is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and offers must be submitted by fax to the designated number, with the solicitation expected to be issued around August 29, 2024, and closing on or about September 30, 2024. Interested parties can obtain the solicitation documents via the DLA Internet Bid Board System and should direct any inquiries to Dorothy Ferebee at dorothy.ferebee@dla.mil or by phone at 804-279-3540.