The U.S. Air Force is seeking information on commercially available Color Weather Radar (CWR) systems with ground mapping for the MH-139A aircraft to improve mission execution in deteriorating weather. The system must be capable of obtaining an FAA-approved Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and maintain full functionality of existing subsystems. Responses are due by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on 24 July 2026. No budget amount is specified. Performance of services would be on the MH-139A aircraft, which operates in various locations with extreme weather conditions.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) from the U.S. Air Force seeking sources to design, integrate, and test a Color Weather Radar with ground mapping for the MH-139A helicopter, which currently lacks a primary weather avoidance system. The solution must be non-developmental, compatible with existing subsystems, and capable of obtaining an FAA-approved Supplemental Type Certificate. Respondents must provide a Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimate for non-recurring engineering and per-aircraft production, along with a timeline for development and initial operational capability. The location for performance is not specified, and no budget amount is provided. Responses are due by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on 24 Jul 2026.

The U.S. Air Force is conducting market research to identify sources capable of designing, integrating, and testing a Color Weather Radar with ground mapping for the MH-139A aircraft, which operates in extreme weather to support nuclear security missions. The system must be commercially available, non-developmental, and capable of obtaining an FAA-approved Supplemental Type Certificate, with on-site technical support required during initial installation. No budget amount is specified in this Request for Information, which is issued for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on 2 May 2026. The location for performance is not explicitly stated, but the work involves integration on the MH-139A aircraft, which is based on the Leonardo AW-139 platform.