Azimuth Gearbox Assmebly Procurement
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- Solicitation number
- FA8507-26-R-B002
- Agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333612 Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5840 Radar Equipment, Except Airborne
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force is procuring two azimuth gearbox spares for the GLOBUS-X Band radar system to mitigate the risk of catastrophic equipment failure. This is a mission-critical acquisition addressing the aging infrastructure of the original 1993-manufactured gearboxes, which currently have only one spare available and have experienced at least one documented catastrophic failure in 2018. The gearboxes feature unique azimuth bull gear and pinion gear assemblies designed specifically for this system with no known compatibility to other programs or systems. Prospective vendors must maintain current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and should be prepared to meet Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements as specified in DFARS Clause 252.204-7021, which may be included in the solicitation. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 9, 2026, with the official solicitation anticipated to be published on or around March 24, 2026. Interested vendors are encouraged to monitor SAM for updates and must submit any questions or concerns in writing to the government point of contact identified in the posting.
This procurement carries no set-aside designations and represents a straightforward government contract for specialized gearbox assemblies falling under NAICS code 333612 (Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing) and PSC code 5840 (Radar Equipment, Except Airborne). The specific quantity identified for procurement is two units of azimuth gearbox spares, with no award value or budget information disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. No incumbent contractors are identified in this announcement, suggesting this may be a competitive procurement open to qualified vendors. The timeline for submission of questions has not been specified beyond the general instruction to monitor SAM for the official solicitation release, though the posted due date of March 24, 2026 aligns with the anticipated solicitation posting date.
Notice text
This acquisition represents a mission-critical investment to mitigate risk of a catastrophic failure of a GLOBUS-X Band azimuth gearbox (s). This acquisition will be for the procurement of two (2) azimuth gearbox spares. GLOBUS-X relies on worn gearboxes (originally manufactured in 1993) with only one (1) spare. Over the course of program history, the X-Band has experienced a catastrophic failure of one (1) azimuth gearbox impacting mission execution, most recently 2018. The X-Band radar rests on a unique azimuth bull gear and associated azimuth bearing assembly that permits the radar to be rotated in azimuth direction. The azimuth gearbox also includes a unique pinon gear that aligns with the bull gear to result in slower rotation but greater torque at the bull gear's output. The operating conditions of this gearbox are specific to this system with no known compatibility with any existing or future program/system.
It is anticipated that the solicitation will be posted on or around 24 March 2026 to the Government Point of Entry. Vendors are encouraged to monitor SAM for further updates and/or official posting. Any questions or concerns must be submitted in writing to the point of contact identified in this posting.
** Note: Companies must have current SAM record.
** Note: Starting 10 November 2025, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) contract requirements in DFARS Clause 252.204-7021 may be included in any DoD Contracts or Solicitations. Companies must have a current Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification status that meets or exceeds the requirements in future solicitation or contract.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Azimuth Gearbox Assembly Procurement | Award Notice | |
| Azimuth Gearbox Assembly Procurement | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Azimuth Gearbox Assmebly | Pre-Solicitation |
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