The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture of a component known as the RETAINER. This procurement is set aside for small businesses and requires compliance with specific material and physical standards as outlined in the solicitation, including adherence to military specifications for marking and packaging. The RETAINER is critical for use in guided missile systems, emphasizing its importance in national defense operations. Interested vendors should contact Amanda Hayward at 717-605-5834 or via email at amanda.r.hayward.civ@us.navy.mil for further details, with a delivery timeline of 90 days post-award.