The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide 500 pounds of welding rod (NSN 1H-3439-016981032-L1) as part of a presolicitation notice. The procurement is set aside entirely for small business concerns, with the expectation that all firms will comply with the MIL-I-45208A inspection system requirements, ensuring quality and reliability in the supplied goods. These welding supplies are critical for various defense applications, and the government has rights to the technical data, indicating a potential for full and open competition. Interested parties should contact Benjamin Spangler at (717) 605-2147 or via email at BENJAMIN.SPANGLER@NAVY.MIL for further details and to express their interest within 15 days of this notice.