The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, is seeking proposals for the procurement of 20 units of a retaining ring, identified by NSN 1H-4730-013474311-L1. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside, emphasizing the importance of supporting small enterprises in fulfilling government contracts, and is classified under the PSC code 4730, which pertains to hose, pipe, tube, lubrication, and railing fittings. Interested vendors must ensure their inspection systems comply with MIL-I-45208A standards, and all submissions should include the firm's CAGE code. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Karen A. Palm at (717) 605-4066 or via email at KAREN.PALM@NAVY.MIL, with the solicitation details expected to be released shortly.