Azimuth Gearbox Assmebly Procurement
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, AFLCMC, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of two (2) Azimuth Gearbox spares for the mission-critical GLOBUS-X Band radar system. This acquisition aims to mitigate the risk of catastrophic failure by providing direct form, fit, and function replacements for aging units. The government intends to award a single Definitive Firm Fixed Price Contract. Proposals are due April 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the design, development, manufacture, and testing of two custom Azimuth Gearboxes. This includes Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) to address gaps in existing design documentation (Raytheon drawing No. D2220940 REV C) and create missing engineering drawings. All created data must be provided to the Government with unlimited data rights. Specific performance standards include pressure testing and a 24-hour No Load Break-In Performance Test, with adherence to ISO 9100 for Quality Assurance and MIL-HDBK-61B for Configuration Management.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Definitive Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- NAICS Code: 333612 (Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 750 Employees
- Set-Aside: This is an unrestricted opportunity. For large businesses, a Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required if the proposal exceeds $900K, in accordance with DFARS 252.219-7003.
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility for work; delivery to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
- Government Furnished Property (GFP): An Azimuth Gearbox (P/N D2220940) will be provided.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: April 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via encrypted email or DoD Safe.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Proposals will be assessed on technical factors (Non-Recurring Engineering, Integration & Test, Management Plan, Integrated Master Schedule) and total evaluated price. Only technically acceptable proposals will be considered for award.
Key Requirements & Notes
- Offerors must have an active System For Award Management (SAM) record.
- Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Self) is required.
- Funds are not presently available; award is contingent upon funding. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.
- Compliance with military packaging standards (MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129, ISPM No. 15) and specific data deliverables (CDRLs) is mandatory.
- Questions must be submitted in writing to the listed Points of Contact.