162 ECS Tester Repair - Intent to Sole Source

The United States Air Force intends to solicit and negotiate with Howell Instruments Inc for the specialized repair of an ECS Tester. The government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources. The ECS Tester is designed for troubleshooting Environmental Control Systems (ECS) on aircraft and features various subsystems, including temperature, pressure, and multimeter subsystems. • The ECS Tester has a comprehensive testing capability • It measures temperatures from -65°F to 999°F using platinum Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) • It features four selectable pressure ranges • It includes an auto-ranging multimeter for measuring AC/DC Volts, DC Milliamperes, and Ohms • It has a microprocessor-controlled digital display panel for readouts and includes a self-test function on startup • It operates on 28 ± 4 VDC, 1.5 amperes maximum • It has a portable design consisting of a main instrument case and a separate accessory case for storing all required cables, hoses, and probes.