Presolicitation notice from the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, for the procurement of a cartridge operating item. This item is typically used for its propellant actuated devices and components. The notice specifies that the item requires Government source approval prior to contract award, as it is flight critical and/or the technical data available is not adequate for acquisition via full and open competition. Only previously approved sources have been solicited. Interested parties must submit the necessary information for source approval. The notice also provides links to additional information on spares and repair. The Government may proceed with the award based on Fleet support needs if source approval cannot be processed in time. Interested parties have 15 days to express their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item.