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Contract Award: Howell Industries Inc. (Fort Worth, Texas) – $8,631,828

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, September 15th, 2021

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Howell Industries Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, has been awarded an $8,631,828 firm-fixed-price requirements-type contract for delivery of the JetCal Analyzer JD-80. This contract will provide a test unit used with the TF-33 engines on B-52 and E-3 Air Force aircraft. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, and is expected to be completed Sept. 30, 2026. This award is a result of a sole-source acquisition, and no funds are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is the contracting activity (FA8533-21-D-0011).

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