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The Department of Defense is conducting market research for a modernized Defensive Weapon System for the MH-139A aircraft. The system must be capable of integrating and testing weapon systems that meet operational requirements, including a weapon-agnostic mounting capability and specific ammunition handling features. Key requirements include the ability to support standard DoD crew-served weapons and ensure safe operation during both in-flight and ground reloading.
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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 modernized Defensive Weapon System (DWS) for the MH-139A aircraft. The
objective of this effort is to upgrade the current M-240D DWS to better meet operational
requirements. Proposed solutions must be rapidly acquirable, using components that are commercially available or within military supply wherever possible. The primary
objective is to acquire a DWS that meets or exceeds operational
requirements defined below. In order to meet
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