The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking to procure a Communications Bar, identified by NSN 7H-5895-017000031, through a presolicitation notice. The procurement involves a quantity of 10 units, with delivery terms set to FOB Origin, and is classified under the PSC code 7G20, which pertains to IT and Telecom - Network: Analog Voice Products. This item is critical for naval operations, and the Navy has determined that it can only be sourced from approved suppliers due to the lack of technical data necessary for production. Interested vendors must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) to become an approved repair source, with the understanding that the review process by NAVSEA may be lengthy. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Alison N. Bruker at (717) 605-6447 or via email at ALISON.N.BRUKER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL. Proposals must be submitted within 45 days of the notice publication, and the government reserves the right to determine the competitive nature of the procurement based on the responses received.