The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Warner Robins, Georgia, is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers for Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and Electronics Component Assembly, specifically for NSNs 5998-01-087-7775 P/N BH1994-2, 5998-01-072-2441 P/N BH1998-1, and 5998-01-072-2412 P/N BH1999-1. These assemblies are critical subcomponents for the ECS tester, and the government intends to award a sole source contract to Howell Instruments Inc, the original equipment manufacturer, due to their unique knowledge and possession of necessary technical data. Interested parties are encouraged to express their capabilities by contacting Jerry Latimer at jerry.latimer@us.af.mil by January 20, 2026, although this announcement does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.

Request for Interested Manufacturers **for Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and Electronics Component Assembly (NSNs 5998-01-087-7775 P/N BH1994-2, 5998-01-072-2441 P/N BH1998-1, 5998-01-072-2412 P/N BH1999-1)**

**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, 5998-01-072-2412 P/N BH1999-1)**

**ITEM DESCRIPTION**

The CCAs and Electronics Component Assembly are subcomponents for the ECS tester.

**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 and Electronics Component Assembly 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 and Electronics Component Assembly in support of the ECS program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 20 January 2026 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) and Electronics Component Assembly (NSNs 5998-01-087-7775 P/N BH1994-2, 5998-01-072-2441 P/N BH1998-1, 5998-01-072-2412 P/N BH1999-1)

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