The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, is conducting market research through this pre-solicitation to identify responsible sources capable of providing Chock Weldment for VLS in accordance with the attached Draft Purchase Description. Interested parties should respond with a Capability Statement describing their interest and ability to meet the requirement on a Firm Fixed Price basis. Responses will help determine whether the requirement may be set aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition. There is no solicitation at this time, participation is voluntary, and the Government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred. Qualified parties must email responses to jessica.i.garcia6.civ@us.navy.mil as instructed in the SAM posting; place of contract performance will be determined at solicitation.