Circuit Card Assembly

LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813

SAM Post Title: Request for Interested Manufacturers for the production of Circuit Card Assembly for NSN: 5998-01-087-7775JX (P/N BH19994-2) and Circuit Card Assembly for NSN:5998-01-072-2441JX (P/N BH19998-1).

SUBJECT

Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience required to qualify and produce the Circuit Card Assembly for NSN:5998-01-087-7775JX (P/N BH19994-2) and Circuit Card Assembly for NSN:5998-01-072-2441JX (P/N BH19998-1).

ITEM DESCRIPTION

The CCAs are subcomponents of the ECS tester. The ECS tester is utilized to test and troubleshoot valves, controllers, and sensors on the F-16 aircraft.

IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION

The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for this item is Howell Instruments Inc. (CAGE: 98869), which maintains its technical configuration by part number and software version. The Government does not own any drawings, schematics, or other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Howell Instruments Inc. is the only known source with the necessary technical data and capabilities required to satisfy the CCAs' form, fit, function, and performance requirements.

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. All interested parties may submit their interest and capability responses via email toTerrence.wideman.2@us.af.mil with a copy (CC) to komkit.seshompo.1@us.af.mil, no later than the closing date of November 11, 2026. The Government intends to procure these items using other than full and open competition, as prescribed by RFO 6.103-1 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.