Presolicitation notice from the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, and NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support is seeking to procure NUT,PLAIN,ROUND. This item, classified under NUTS AND WASHERS industry (PSC code: 5310), is typically used for various applications that require fastening and securing components together. The government requires 20 units of this item, with delivery FOB origin. It is important to note that the government currently does not possess sufficient data to purchase this part from any other source than the current one. Therefore, source approval is required prior to contract award. Interested parties must submit the necessary information as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Source Approval Information Brochures. While this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, all responsible sources may express their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. The government will consider all proposals received within 45 days (or 30 days if award is issued under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement) to determine whether a competitive procurement will be conducted.