The Department of Defense, through the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, is preparing to solicit bids for the procurement of non-commercial products, specifically for BOA Item 7018AF, which includes the supply of "STUD, CONTINUOUSTHR" as per the specifications outlined in the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's Fastener Program Manual. This procurement is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332722, with a small business standard of 600 employees, emphasizing the importance of supporting small enterprises in defense contracting. The solicitation period is set to run from December 2, 2024, to December 16, 2024, with a public announcement period from November 15, 2024, to December 2, 2024; interested parties should direct inquiries to Lauren LeDuc at lauren.w.leduc.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 603-438-6635 for further details.