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MH-139 Color Weather Radar

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH
Amount: Amount not listed
Deadline: Closes in 6 days (Jul 24, 2026)
Posted: Jun 23, 2026
Set-aside: No Set aside used
NAICS code: 334511

What this contract is for

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 aircr...

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