Azimuth Gearbox Assembly Procurement

2026-11-03

The GLOBUS Program is a bi - national collaborative effort , supporting critical radar and communications systems with unique operational requirements and is hosted at Outside Continental United States ( OCONUS ) location . The GLOBUS System of Systems consists of an S - Band ( GLOBUS - S ) phased array radar , an X - Band ( GLOBUS - X ) dish radar , an Integrated System Controller ( ISC ) computer system , and a Mission Communication Suite ( MCS ) which was fielded in 2023 . The United States Air Force , through AFMC , is responsible for the procurement of capital equipment at the operational site , sustainment ( to include spares ), Urgent / Emergency Depot Level Maintenance , and oversight . 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 . The United States Air Force Life Cycle Management Center ( AFLCMC ) has a requirement as a part of its ongoing sustainment of the GLOBUS System of Systems . To ensure continued operational readiness of the critical GLOBUS - X radar system , this requirement is for the procurement of two ( 2 ) azimuth gearbox spares designed as direct form , fit , and function replacement for the current aging units . These custom gearboxes must precisely adhere to system specific mechanical and electrical specifications outlined in the AZ Gear Reducer Graham Sesia P / N QPP036M - U2 - 280 ( 280 . 42 : 1 ), RTX AZ Mod Kit drawing number D2220940 , and associated drawings . Full technical specifications are detailed within the FSSM & I X - Band Pedestal Servo System Modernization document B2270320 .( i ) The contractor shall design , develop , manufacture , and develop the Azimuth Gearboxes in accordance with the attached Statement of Work and associated technical data requirements referenced in this document .( ii ) The Government will not accept " Not Separately Priced ( NSP )", " No Charge ( N / C ), $ 0 . 00 , etc . on any line items other than those already designated in the schedule .( iii ) The Government intends to award a single Definitive Firm Fixed Price Contract , in accordance with FAR 16 . 202 , as a result of this solicitation .( iv ) The Government will provide the GFP / GFE / GFI that is listed in Section J Attachment I .( v ) In accordance with DFARS 252 . 219 - 7003 , Small Business Subcontracting Plan ( DoD Contracts ) if the proposal exceeds 900K , the offeror shall submit a subcontracting plan identifying small business goals for this effort in both percentages and dollars . If the Small Disadvantaged Business ( SDB ) goal is less than 5 . 0 %, the offeror shall provide detailed rationale for the deficiency and strategies for encouraging SDB participation . If it is determined that no subcontracting possibilities exist , the offeror shall provide detailed rationale for the determination .( vi ) Offerors are advised to review all RFP documents and ensure that they are proposing to all requirements .( vii ) Notice to Offeror ( s )/ Supplier ( s ): Funds are not presently available for this effort . No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available . The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation , either before or after the closing date . 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