The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, is seeking proposals for the procurement of 17 units of the GRIP ASSY, MISSION, A, identified by NSN 7R-1680-015241641-ZR. This procurement requires engineering source approval due to the flight-critical nature of the item, necessitating that only approved sources may submit proposals, as the technical data and manufacturing knowledge are not readily available to the Government. Interested parties must ensure they meet the qualification requirements and submit necessary documentation, including any source approval requests, within 45 days of this presolicitation notice, with contact inquiries directed to Jake Kucowski at jake.kucowski.civ@us.navy.mil for further information.