The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking potential suppliers for the procurement of a Plate Assembly, Bear, associated with NSN 2915-01-189-4224. This Sources Sought initiative aims to identify interested vendors capable of manufacturing, testing, and logistics for the specified spare parts, with a focus on fostering competition and potentially setting aside contracts for small and disadvantaged businesses. The procurement is part of the Air Force Sustainment Center's efforts to ensure compliance with procurement guidelines while enhancing the supply chain for critical components. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the primary contact, 421SCMSRequirements, at 421SCMS.Requirements.workflow@us.af.mil, or the secondary contact at DLAAVIATION.AOB.SourcesSought@us.af.mil for further details, as this is a market research effort with no funds allocated at this stage.