MH-139 Electro-Optical/Infrared Systems Upgrade

The U.S. Air Force is conducting market research to identify sources capable of providing a significant upgrade to the current MH-139A Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) system. The objective of this effort is to upgrade the EO/IR capability and add cabin displays, allowing Special Mission Aviators (SMAs) to operate the system and coordinate imagery directly with security forces. The upgraded system must provide high-fidelity imaging, targeting and designation capabilities, avionics integration, and cabin integration. The system must also meet specific requirements, including enhanced imaging, targeting and designation, avionics integration, cabin integration, and airworthiness and safety. • The system must provide high-fidelity imaging to identify obscured targets and view objects through haze, dust, smoke, and fog. • The system must have targeting and designation capabilities, including a laser illuminator and laser pointer. • The system must be integrated with the aircraft's avionics system, allowing for seamless creation of waypoints in the aircraft's navigation system. • The system must have cabin integration, including additional displays in the cabin area to allow SMAs to operate the EO/IR system and coordinate imagery with security forces. • The system must meet specific airworthiness and safety requirements, including providing the necessary engineering data package to support a USAF Military Flight Release (MFR) and DoD Laser Safety Review Board (LSRB) approval.