Azimuth Gearbox Assembly Procurement

The United States Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded a definitive contract to Symbrium, Inc. for the procurement of two azimuth gearbox spares critical to the continued operation of the GLOBUS-X radar system. These gearboxes are exact form, fit, and function replacements for aging units originally manufactured in 1993, which have experienced catastrophic failure in the past, most notably in 2018, threatening mission readiness. The gearboxes are uniquely designed to interface with the GLOBUS-X system’s azimuth bull gear and bearing assembly, featuring a specialized pinion gear that enables slower rotation with increased torque, and are not compatible with any other system due to their bespoke mechanical and electrical specifications. The procurement is driven by the necessity to sustain the GLOBUS System of Systems and must strictly adhere to technical documentation including drawing D2220940, part number QPP036M-U2-280, and the FSSM&I X-Band Pedestal Servo System Modernization document B2270320. The contract, issued under solicitation number FA8507-26-C-B002, was awarded on a competitive full and open basis without set-aside, with a period of performance of 56 weeks from award. The award falls under the authority of RFO 6.101 and is managed by the AFLCMC/ESGK-R office at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Primary point of contact for the contract is Brandon Jones, with Jessica Roberts serving as secondary. The place of performance is Warner Robins, Georgia, and the NAICS code for this acquisition is 333612, reflecting its classification under industrial machinery manufacturing. The contract ensures the long-term operational capability of the X-Band radar by replacing non-redundant, obsolete components with newly manufactured, precision-engineered spares that meet exact original specifications.