Sources SoughtPosted Jan 7, 2026·Original deadline passed (Jan 23). See latest amendment for current deadline.

Azimuth Gearbox Assembly Requirement Documents

Air Force and Space Force · FA8507 ALCMC ESKC

In plain words

Air Force and Space Force is planning to buy "Azimuth Gearbox Assembly Requirement Documents". This is an early notice: it is not taking bids yet. The original due date (Jan 23, 2026) has passed; check the latest amendment for the current one. In the last 2 years, similar work went to 2 companies, usually for about $1.2M per award. An award could come any day: the usual time to award has passed.

Put together from the facts on this page; the details and sources are below.

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
333612
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
FA8507_Azimuth_Gearbox_Assembly
Set-aside
No Set aside used
PSC
5840
Place
Not stated
Contact
Brandon Jones (brandon.jones.96@us.af.mil)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation FA8507_Azimuth_Gearbox_Assembly in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Dec 19, 2025
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  • Dec 29, 2025
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  • Dec 29, 2025
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  • Jan 5, 2026
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  • Jan 7, 2026 · this notice
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  • Jan 8, 2026
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Solicitation
None posted
Award
Not yet. Expected award: Any day (median passed). Typical range Feb 13, 2026 to Jun 16, 2026; middle Mar 27, 2026.
Measured from 253 past early notices at Dept of the Air Force that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Dec 19, 2025).

Next steps for this stage

Standard steps for the notice type; not advice about this buyer.

  • Answer the notice: this is when the requirement can still be shaped.
  • Contact the contracting officer named on the notice.
  • Check who won similar work; they are the likely bidders.

What the notice says

** 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. ** Reference Notice ID FA8507_Azimuth_Gearbox The United States Government is conducting market research in order to refine its requirements for the qualification and production of an Azimuth Gearbox Assem… (show all)

bly (AGA) suitable to control the positioning of 27 meter dish radar. The level of security clearance an amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined, however, the Contractor Should anticipate working with teams consisting of military, civilian, and national partners, and contract personnel from various services and agencies. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or awards. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. At this time, the Government is not seeking proposals and will not accept unsoclited proposals. In accordance with FAR 52.215-3: 1. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research or otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts provided in Subection 31.205-18, Bid and Proposal Costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. 2. Although "proposal" and "offeror" may be used in this Request For Information, your response will be treated as informaiton only. It shall not be used as a proposal. 3. This Request for Information is issued for the purpose of market research in order for the USG to better refine its requirement. INSTRUCTIONS: Interested vendors are encouraged to review the Government's DRAFT Statement of Work, Contract Data Requirements, Instructions to Offerors, and Evaluation Factors for Award. Industry feedback are invaluable to ensuring the clarity, accurance, and feasibility of these documents. Documents For Review: Please review the following documents, which are attached to posting: Draft Statement of Work (SOW) - Defines the specific tasks, deliverables, and performance standards required for this project. Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) - Outlines the required data deliverables, their format, frequency, and recipient. Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors - [: Details the instructions for preparing and submitting proposals, including any specific conditions and notices. Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award - Outlines the criteria that will be used to evaluate proposals and determine the successful offeror. The USG is seeking Industry feedback to: Ensure the SOW is clear, concise, and technically achievable. Validate the CDRLs are appropriate, necessary, and feasible to produce. Identify any potential ambiguities or discrepancies in Sections L&M. Gather insights on potential risks, challenges, and opportunities related to this project. Ultimately, improve the quality and effectiveness of the final solicitation. Specific Areas of Interest: While we welcome any and all feedback, we are particularly interested in your perspective on the following: Technical Feasibility: Are the technical requirements outlined in the SOW achievable with current technology and resources? Clarity and Completeness: Are the requirements in the SOW and CDRLs clearly defined and free from ambiguity? Are there any missing or redundant requirements? Cost and Schedule: Based on your expertise, do you anticipate any significant cost drivers or schedule challenges related to these requirements? Responsiveness to Sections L & M: Do you foresee any difficulties in preparing a responsive proposal that fully addresses the requirements outlined in Sections L and M? Potential Innovations: Are there any innovative approaches or technologies that could be considered to improve the efficiency or effectiveness of this project? Instructions for Providing Feedback: Please submit your comments, questions, and suggestions in the following format: Document: [SOW, CDRL, Section L, or Section M] Section/Paragraph Number: [Specific section and paragraph number where the comment applies] Comment: [Detailed description of your feedback, including any proposed changes or suggestions] You can provide your feedback directly in the attached documents using track changes and comments, or compile your feedback in a separate document using the format described above. The Government acknowledges and appreciates the time and effort needed to respond to this request for information. However, be advised that the dissemination of this Sources Sought/RFI does NOT obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or subsequently award a contract. This activity was solely for market research purposes. No telephone requests will be honored, and no hard copies will be mailed out. No questions may be submitted by telephone, and shall be submitted in writing to the Points of Contact listed below. All questions and answers will be uploaded to www.SAM.gov. However, the identity of the potential offeror will not be included.All interested vendors are encouraged to monitor the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at [SAM.gov Website Address - e.g., www.sam.gov] for any future updates, pre-solicitation notices, and/or the release of a formal solicitation related to this or similar requirements. Submission Deadline: Please submit your feedback no later than 23 January 2026 at 4:00 EST to the following points of contact: - Brandon Jones, Lead Contracting Officer AFLCMC/ESKC, brandon.jones.96@us.af.mil - Jessica Roberts, Contracting Officer AFLCMC/ESKC, jessica.roberts.21@us.af.mil - Jason Hersey, Program Manager AFLCMC/ESGS, jason.hersey.1.ctr@us.af.mil *** Questions and Answers Dated 7 January 2026 added as additional attachment.

Who won similar work

4 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same office (FA8507 ALCMC ESKC), same product/service code (PSC) 5840.

Single-winner award sizes (4): middle half $168K to $2.3M, median $1.2M; range $160K to $2.4M.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
SYMBRIUM INC2$4.7MJun 8, 2026
CPI Satcom & Antenna Technologies Inc.2$330KJul 6, 2026

Value counts new single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling (same contract, or the same office, day and amount); that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in. Contract modifications are not new awards and are not added in either. Notices whose amount is a placeholder such as $999,999,999 are not added in. Revenue next to a ticker is the company's revenue over the latest 12 months in its SEC filings.

Latest awards

Competitive landscape

For the 2 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.

  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Air Force, Dept of since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Air Force, Dept of job
  • No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.

  • 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards. A sale marked 10b5-1 was made under a trading plan set up in advance.

  • 0 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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