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
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPRWA126R0007
- Agency
-
Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) with National Stock Numbers 5998-01-087-7775 (P/N BH1994-2) and 5998-01-072-2441 (P/N BH1998-1) that support the Environmental Control System (ECS) tester used in F-16 aircraft maintenance. These CCAs are critical subcomponents that enable testing and troubleshooting of valves, controllers, and sensors in F-16 aircraft systems. The Government has indicated its intention to award a sole source contract under Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, citing that Howell Instruments Inc is the only known responsible source capable of meeting requirements due to proprietary knowledge and technical data ownership. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and express interest to Jerry Latimer at Jerry.Latimer@us.af.mil no later than December 6, 2025. This pre-solicitation notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for proposal or commitment by the Government to award a contract.
This procurement carries no small business set-aside designation. Howell Instruments Inc (CAGE Code 98869) is identified as the original equipment manufacturer and incumbent contractor, maintaining exclusive knowledge of the CCA configuration through part numbers and software versions. The Government does not possess any technical data, drawings, schematics, or releasable documentation necessary to support alternative sourcing or competition. No specific award value or quantity information is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The timeline indicates this is a current market research activity with responses due by December 6, 2025, though the actual solicitation and contract award timeline have not been specified in this announcement.
Notice text
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.
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