- Country: USA
- Summary: National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Experimental Development
- UST Ref No: 133589532
- Deadline: 14 Jan 2026
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: N0016426SCA003
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- Description:
- Lightweight Machine Gun - Assault
PROBLEM STATEMENT
USSOCOM through NSWC Crane is seeking a lightweight man portable select fire belt-fed weapon chambered in 7.62 NATO to act as the lifecycle replacement for the aging MK48 series of weapons. The goal is to replace the weapon while integrating advancements in material, manufacturing, and technology to provide the operators with a technically superior weapon. This weapon system will allow an operator to effectively shoot, maneuver, and lay down suppressive fire. The combination of the rate of fire and recoil of the weapon system will allow the operator to effectively engage targets at all distance within its effective range. The system will be interoperable with USSOCOM-s suite of Visual Augmentation Systems and Weapon Accessories (VASWA) and existing M240B tripods (to include the M192, M122A1, and M125). The MK48 series of weapons (including the MOD2) utilize traditional machine gun top covers which do not support VASWA as effectively as weapons with a monolithic or continuously timed top rail. The ability to swap calibers and accept high pressure ammunition is vital to addressing future combat needs and will be considered during this program. Weapon submissions that address USSOCOM-s technology priorities will benefit during the selection processes.
Monolithic or Continuous Top Rails: A monolithic top rail and a continuous top rail (that is uninterrupted) allows for the maximum flexibility for VASWA with lessened risk for any zero shift. An interrupted but continuously timed top rail is of interest to USSOCOM as well; however a single continuous rail is preferred.
High Pressure Ammunition: The ability to accept high pressure ammunition is of interest to USSOCOM. The development of a conversion kit for high pressure ammunition will be a collaborative effort between the GOV and the proposer-s.
Novel Recoil Technology: USSOCOM is interested in novel recoil mitigation technology. The primary interest i... - Documents:
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CLICK HERE TO LOGINNational Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Experimental Development - USA Tender
The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE NAVY, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Experimental Development. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 133589532 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2026-01-14.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
