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MH-139 Color Weather Radar

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MH139-CR03Federal

Submission Closed08/24/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, through the MH-139A Program Office, is seeking information from industry on the design, integration, and testing of a Color Weather Radar with ground mapping capabilities for the MH-139A helicopter. This Request for Information is purely for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to procure. The goal is to enhance the aircraft’s ability to operate safely in extreme and unpredictable weather conditions critical to nuclear security missions, replacing the current inadequate lightning detection system. The system must be compatible with existing aircraft subsystems, provide real-time cockpit display, and be certified by the FAA with a Supplemental Type Certificate while meeting all military and civil airworthiness standards. The preferred solution must be commercially available, non-developmental, and proven in DoD or civil aviation use, with special emphasis on prior integration experience on the AW-139 or its variants, including certification details and years. Respondents must provide comprehensive technical, business, and cost information within a 15-page limit, submitted electronically by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on 24 August 2026. Companies are required to include their full business details, including CAGE code, SAM registration status, self-certification for small business categories, and ownership structure. Technical responses must detail proposed system specifications, weight impact analysis against a 20-pound limit, STC certification approach, experience with AW-139 platforms, and integration methodology. Companies must also address whether their system has been previously installed on AW-139 variants lacking radar infrastructure and describe how all necessary components—antenna, waveguide, power supplies, LRUs, and racks—would be implemented on such platforms. A rough order of magnitude estimate is required for both non-recurring engineering and per-aircraft installation costs, along with development and operational timelines. All proprietary information must be clearly marked, as unmarked submissions will be treated as publicly releasable, and responses will be reviewed by government-contracted personnel under non-disclosure agreements.

General Info

U.S. Air Force seeks commercially available color weather radar for MH-139A with ground mapping, proven on AW-139, meeting airworthiness and weight constraints.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8692 Helicopter Pgm Aflcmc WihView Agency

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB, OH, USA

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Timeline

2 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedJun 23

Sources Sought

Amendment 1Jun 30

Contract was updated

Amendment 2Jul 23

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineAug 24

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Submission Closed

08/24/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8692 Helicopter Pgm Aflcmc Wih

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7104, USA

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Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7104, USA

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Christian Higgins

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Jeremy Perry

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Full Description

UPDATES:

Submission date extended to 24 August 2026
Due date in description updated to correct date of 24 Jul 2026

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational and market research purposes only in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. It does not constitute a solicitation, a Request for Proposal (RFP), or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for expenses associated with preparing or submitting information in response to this RFI. The information provided may be used by the U.S. Air Force in developing its acquisition strategy, Statement of Work (SOW), and performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition-sensitive information.

BACKGROUND AND SCOPE
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), MH-139A Program Office (AFLCMC/WIH), is conducting market research to identify sources capable of designing, integrating, and testing a Color Weather Radar (CWR) with ground mapping capabilities for the MH-139A aircraft.

The MH-139A operates in locations where extreme, sudden, and un-forecasted weather (including thunderstorms, hail, and snow) are common. The aircraft is regularly flown in low-visibility and marginal weather to support the nuclear security mission. The current lightning detection system is considered a secondary tool and is insufficient as a primary means of weather avoidance. The objective is to install a CWR with ground mapping to allow for continued mission execution in deteriorating weather, ensuring the MH-139A can meet mission requirements to execute operations immediately upon notification.

Key requirements for the system include:

System Functionality: The system must be a Color Weather Radar (CWR) with ground mapping capabilities.
System Compatibility: Maintain full functionality of existing aircraft subsystems. The solution should feature an integrated, real-time display in the cockpit.
Airworthiness: The system must be capable of obtaining an FAA-approved Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the modification. All components must meet or exceed relevant military and civil airworthiness standards.
Technology Readiness: The proposed solution should be commercially available or within the military supply system, non-developmental, rapidly acquirable, and have a proven record of use in DoD and/or civil aviation. Respondents shall explicitly state whether their proposed solution is currently or has previously been integrated on the AW-139 or any of its variants. If so, provide details of that integration, including the specific variant, the certifying authority (e.g., Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)), and the year of certification.
Support: Provide on-site technical support during initial installation and testing, followed by subject matter expert support for a defined post-integration period.

INSTRUCTION TO POTENTIAL RESPONDENTS
Respondents are encouraged to provide comprehensive responses that demonstrate existing technology, qualifications, and experience. Please structure your response to address the following sections:

A. Company Information:

Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and Website URL.
Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email).
Business Size Status under NAICS Code 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,500 employees. Please self-certify for all applicable categories:
- Small Business (Yes/No)
- Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) (Yes/No)
- HUBZone Certified (Yes/No)
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) (Yes/No)
Company Ownership (Domestic or Foreign-owned).
Interest as Prime Contractor or Subcontractor.

B. Technical Capability:

State if your proposed solution has already been integrated and certified on an AW-139 variant, or if it represents a new integration. If already integrated, provide the specific aircraft variant and certification basis (e.g., FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)). If new, outline your approach to obtaining an FAA-approved STC for the MH-139A.
Provide a detailed weight breakdown of all installed components (including antenna, rack, wiring, and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)). Detail how the system meets the estimated 20 lbs. constraint and address how its impact on the aircraft's gross weight and center of gravity would be managed.
Provide a detailed description of your proposed CWR solution(s). Include concept diagrams, illustrations, and preliminary specifications.
State whether your company possesses the necessary technical data for the MH-139A (based on the Leonardo AW-139 platform) to perform this modification.
Detail your company's experience with similar avionics integrations on vertical lift aircraft, particularly the AW-139 or its variants.
Outline your approach to system integration and obtaining an FAA-approved STC. Describe your process, timeline, and prior experience.
Identify potential challenges or risks associated with this project and provide recommended mitigation strategies.
Describe any planned or potential product improvements for your proposed system.
Provide a detailed solution for an existing or similar AW-139 structure helicopter that has never had a CWR that won’t have the antenna bracket, cables, power supplies, LRUs (transmitter/receiver/processor), rack, waveguide or all parts necessary to install on a platform that doesn’t have an existing radar system

C. Cost and Schedule:

Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for a non-recurring engineering effort (design, integration, testing) and for production/installation on a per-aircraft basis. This is for budgetary purposes only.
Provide an estimated timeline for the development, testing, and initial operational capability of the first modified aircraft.

D. Small Business Utilization:

For Small Businesses: Describe how you will comply with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, if the requirement is set-aside.
For Large Businesses: Provide a realistic small business utilization target as a percentage of total contract value and explain your rationale.

RESPONSES AND COMMUNICATIONS

Responses shall not exceed 15 pages (single-sided, 12-point font).
Submit responses electronically by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on 24 Jul 2026.
Mark all proprietary information clearly. Unmarked information will be considered publicly releasable. Be advised that government-contracted support personnel may handle submissions under non-disclosure agreements.
Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.