Description
The United States Government is conducting market research to refine its requirements for the qualification and production of an Azimuth Gearbox Assembly (AGA) suitable to control the positioning of 27 meter dish radar. The government is seeking industry feedback on the draft Statement of Work, Contract Data Requirements, Instructions to Offerors, and Evaluation Factors for Award. The feedback will help ensure the clarity, accuracy, and feasibility of these documents. The project requires the design, manufacture, and testing of two new Azimuth gearboxes that meet specific performance specifications. The gearboxes must support a brief torque at peak speed and continuous torque, and they must be designed for an operational life of 20 years.
• The government is seeking a supplier that can manufacture and test the gearboxes in their factory.
• The gearboxes must meet specific performance specifications, including torque and speed requirements.
• The project requires reverse engineering of existing parts to capture dimensional data.
• The government is open to proposals for health monitoring sensors, lubrication sensors, or encoders for independent speed or position tracking.
• A new gearbox design that meets form-fit and function requirements of the existing gearbox would be considered.