The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, is seeking qualified sources for the procurement of the MLG Side Brace, identified by NSN 7R-1680-016462303-RQ, with a quantity of 3 each required. This procurement necessitates engineering source approval due to the flight-critical nature of the item, which mandates that only approved sources can provide the part to ensure quality and compliance with design specifications. Interested vendors must submit the necessary documentation for source approval as outlined in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures, and offers lacking required data will not be considered. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Julianna M. Fiandra at (215) 697-4002 or via email at JULIANNA.M.FIANDRA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.