Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE4A626D60HX

Howell Instruments, Inc., a Fort Worth, Texas-based aerospace and defense manufacturer, was awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation on February 4, 2026, with a ceiling value of $350,000 and an ultimate completion date of February 4, 2027. The contract procures Cable Assembly units (National Stock Number 6150013434536), which fall under the Electronic Component Manufacturing category and pertain to electrical wire and power distribution equipment. The requirement specifies 13 units with a 62-day delivery window and an estimated order frequency of four times annually with a guaranteed minimum quantity of one unit. Deliveries will support Defense Logistics Agency depots throughout the Continental United States and Overseas Continental United States locations via consolidation and containerization points. No set-aside designation was utilized in this procurement, which was competitively solicited as a Request for Quotation with a posting date of December 16, 2025, and a due date of December 31, 2025.

Howell Instruments' selection as prime contractor reflects its established position as a critical supplier to Department of Defense agencies, with significant experience providing specialized electronic test equipment, repair services, and components for military aircraft and engine systems. The company currently maintains four Indefinite Delivery Contracts exceeding $19 million in aggregate value, supporting major defense programs including B-52, F-16, V-22 Osprey, and E-3 platforms. The Cable Assembly contract expands Howell Instruments' role in supporting Defense Logistics Agency supply chain operations by providing essential electrical and power distribution components that enable the maintenance and operational readiness of complex military systems across multiple installations. As an automated Indefinite Delivery Contract with a one-year term or until aggregate orders reach the $350,000 ceiling, this vehicle provides flexible procurement authority to meet anticipated demand for this commodity item.