Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE
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The Department of Defense is conducting market research for Circuit Card Assemblies supporting the Environmental Control System tester for the F-16 aircraft. Howell Instruments Inc is the only known source for these components. Interested parties must respond by December 5, 2025, to express their capabilities. This is not a solicitation and does not guarantee a contract.
SUBJECT Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the Circuit Card Assemblies (NSNs 5998-01-087-7775 P/N BH1994-2, 5998-01-072-2441 P/N BH1998-1) ITEM DESCRIPTION These CCAs are subcomponents for the ECS tester. The ECS tester is utilized to test and troubleshoot valves, controllers, and sensors in the F-16 aircraft. IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Howell Instruments Inc (CAGE: 98869), which maintains its configuration by part number and software version. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Howell Instruments Inc is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the CCAs performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility with the equipment. INTEREST The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Howell Instruments Inc for the manufacture of the CCAs in support of the ECS program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 5 December 2025 by emailing Jerry Latimer at Jerry.Latimer@us.af.mil. The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. DISCLAIMER This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) (NSNs 5998-01-087-7775 P/N BH1994-2, 5998-01-072-2441 P/N BH1998-1) that support the Environmental Control System tester (ECS), NSN 4920-01-387-6124RN, P/N H301-4 is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.
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