Circuit Card Assembly (26-R-0782)

This contract awards a firm‑fixed‑price, sole‑source procurement for a proprietary F‑15 wheel circuit‑card assembly (NSN 5998‑01‑070‑0839, Part 42‑29153). The Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support office in Ogden, Utah, identified Crane Hydro Aire Inc. as the only source capable of supplying the part because the required engineering data, tooling, and test facilities are owned exclusively by that vendor. The solicitation calls for the production of an estimated 14 units, with no options for additional quantity or term extensions. The award falls under the “Other‑Than‑Full‑and‑Open Competition” justification authority (10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1)), and the contract value is estimated to be under $10 million, with a quoted $2.3 million cost‑avoidance figure. • Sole‑source award to Crane Hydro Aire Inc. due to proprietary data and unique manufacturing capability. • Firm‑fixed‑price contract for approximately 14 circuit‑card assemblies for the F‑15 aircraft. • Estimated contract value under $10 M (approx. $2.5 M based on cost‑avoidance data).