Aircraft Structural Modification Engineering & FAA STC Certification

The contract calls for the development of comprehensive engineering data packages to support FAA-approved Supplemental Type Certification for structural and aerodynamic modifications to the MH-139 helicopter, with a focus on ensuring compliance with military Engineering Change Proposal requirements. This includes performing detailed stress, fatigue, and firing loads analyses to validate the integrity and safety of the proposed modifications under operational conditions. The work must align with both FAA certification standards and Department of Defense technical protocols to secure dual approval for implementation. All deliverables are to be performed in support of a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Helicopter Program office, with performance centered at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. The solicitation is positioned under NAICS code 541330, indicating engineering services, and is open for bids until August 10, 2026. Success requires deep expertise in aerospace structural analysis, certification documentation, and the ability to interface between civilian aviation regulatory frameworks and military modification standards. The contractor is expected to produce technically rigorous, auditable data packages that facilitate seamless approval from both FAA and military review authorities.