Weapons Integration & Mounting System Design

The contract calls for the design of structural mounting hardware tailored for weapons systems on the MH-139 helicopter, with a strong emphasis on seamless integration with existing ballistic protection, crew safety protocols, and cabin ergonomics. The work requires developing hardware that not only supports weapon deployment and operation but also ensures structural integrity under operational stress while minimizing interference with mission-critical systems and personnel mobility within the cabin. Retrofitting existing platforms is a core component, meaning the solution must accommodate legacy configurations without compromising performance or safety, and lifecycle maintenance planning must be embedded into the design to support long-term operational readiness, ease of servicing, and cost-effective sustainment. The subcontract is issued under the Department of Defense through the Helicopter Program Office at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, with a NAICS code of 332996 indicating specialized aerospace product manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026, and responses are due by August 10, 2026, providing a four-week window for technical and commercial proposals. Performance of the work is expected to center at Wright Patterson AFB, aligning with the agency’s established infrastructure and engineering resources. The contract focuses on precision engineering and system-level compatibility, requiring deep expertise in military aviation systems, materials science, and human factors design to meet the rigorous demands of airborne weapons integration.