Elevation Gearbox Assembly FA8507-26-R-B004
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AI-generated · Mar 24, 2026Procure two elevation gearbox spares for the GLOBUS-X Band elevation gearbox, built to print per the U.S. Government technical data package and with Non-Recurring Engineering support. The current gearboxes were manufactured in 1993 and are worn; a single gearbox is currently at the site, and the unique operating conditions and system design make these gearboxes non-interchangeable with other items. This is a mission-critical effort to mitigate the risk of a catastrophic failure.
A supplier must manufacture new gearboxes to the specified design, incorporating NRE to support production. The program is a bi-national, OCONUS effort with dedicated spares for a highly specialized system. Vendors must have an active SAM registration; future solicitations may include Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements under DFARS 252.204-7021, so current CMMC status meeting or exceeding those requirements is expected.
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; the Host Nation Government is responsible for operating the system and any organizational level maintenance. This acquisition represents a mission-critical investment to mitigate risk of a catastrophic failure of a GLOBUS-X Band elevation gearbox (s). This acquisition will be for the procurement of two (2) elevation gearbox spares. GLOBUS-X, today, relies on worn gearboxes - originally manufactured in 1993 - with limited spares. There is one (1) elevation gearbox at site. The unique operating conditions and system specific design of the Elevation gearboxes render both gear boxes incompatible with any other existing or planned programs. The uniqueness and non-existence of like items, highlighting the necessity for dedicated spares. This effort is to find a supplier to produce new built-to-print gearboxes in accordance with the technical data package provided by the USG, which will require Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE). It is anticipated that this solicitation will be posted on or around 7 April 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, Cyber Security 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 requiremetns in future solicitations or contracts.
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