The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, is seeking proposals for the procurement of metal plates under the solicitation titled "95--PLATE, METAL." This opportunity is specifically set aside for small businesses, as indicated by the Total Small Business Set-Aside designation (FAR 19.5), and falls under the NAICS code 331221 for Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing. The metal plates are crucial for various defense applications, contributing to the operational readiness of military equipment and infrastructure. Interested vendors should direct any inquiries to the buyer listed in the solicitation document, accessible via the DLA's DIBBS platform, and are encouraged to submit their proposals in accordance with the specified guidelines.