This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only, not a solicitation, regarding the modernization of the MH-139A Defensive Weapon System. The Air Force seeks sources capable of designing, integrating, and testing a weapon-agnostic mounting system that meets specific performance requirements, including high firing rates, rapid reload, and certification data for both FAA and military airworthiness. The effort is strictly a post-production field retrofit of the existing MH-139A fleet, with no government-furnished equipment provided for fit-checks. Respondents are asked to provide company information, technical capabilities, and cost/schedule estimates, including non-recurring engineering and per-aircraft modification kit costs. No budget amount or specific performance location is mentioned.

This is a market research Request for Information (RFI) from the U.S. Air Force to identify sources capable of designing, integrating, and testing a modernized Defensive Weapon System (DWS) for the MH-139A helicopter. The objective is to upgrade the current M-240D DWS, with a focus on a weapon-agnostic mounting capability and components that are commercially or militarily available. The effort is strictly a post-production field retrofit for the existing fleet, requiring technical support during initial implementation and a post-integration period. No budget, submission timeline, or performance location is specified in the description. Interested parties must provide a comprehensive response covering company information, technical capability, cost and schedule estimates, and small business utilization.