MH-139 Cabin Reconfiguration RFI

The U.S. Air Force is conducting market research to identify sources capable of designing, integrating, and testing a modified cabin seating configuration for the MH-139A aircraft. The objective is to introduce a multi-configurable seating system that enhances mission effectiveness, crew situational awareness, and safety. Key requirements for the modified system include accommodating eight Security Forces members, two Special Mission Aviators, and two pilots, as well as maintaining full functionality of existing subsystems. Respondents are encouraged to provide comprehensive responses that demonstrate existing technology, qualifications, and experience. • The proposed seating solution should enable rapid reconfiguration between different seating layouts. • The system should provide Special Mission Aviators with improved cabin movement, situational awareness, and ability to operate external winch. • The seating must meet or exceed military and civil crashworthiness standards. • The system should maximize the use of existing seating system hardware and mounting points to minimize structural changes.