The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support MECH, is seeking to procure 50 units of LTO-7 tape drives under a presolicitation notice. The procurement is set aside for small businesses, as indicated by the Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), and is crucial for supporting IT and telecommunications operations within the Navy. Interested vendors must note that the government does not own the data or rights necessary for alternative sourcing of this part, and they are encouraged to express their interest and capability to meet the requirement within 15 days of this notice. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact April N. Schlusser at (717) 605-7230 or via email at APRIL.SCHLUSSER@NAVY.MIL.