Request for Information (RFI)- Parallel Battery Relay

1. NOTICE 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. 2. 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 providing Parallel Battery Relay modification for the MH-139A. The MH-139A missions routinely require off-station engine starts using only battery power. Flight data indicates that isolated battery starts in extreme cold weather degrade transient voltage, resulting in failed or hot engine starts. The objective of this effort is to modify the aircraft to parallel the main and auxiliary batteries during start sequences to prevent engine damage in austere environments. The Government considers Leonardo Service Bulletin SB 139-360 Rev C, Part II, (including Kit P/Ns 4G2430F00713) as the known baseline solution. Key requirements for the system include: System Functionality: Simultaneous utilization of main and auxiliary batteries during engine start sequences. Proposed solutions must either be the OEM kits or an equivalent FAA-approved modification that meets the exact same requirement. Airworthiness Support: The vendor must provide the necessary engineering data package to support a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and a military Engineering Change Proposal (ECP). Critical