New Single Calber 6.8mm-7mm X 63mm Machine Gun
ID: PANNWJ-25-P-0000-004429Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-PICAPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c7652469b91d43ddb86412e94bdd94fe/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due May 8, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Army Contracting Command-New Jersey, is conducting a market survey for a new single caliber 6.8mm-7mm X 63mm Medium Machine Gun (MMG) aimed at enhancing lethality and range while maintaining the size and weight of the current M240 series. The desired weapon system should be capable of firing at a rate of 550-650 rounds per minute and must be adaptable for both ground tripod and vehicle platform mounts. This initiative is crucial for improving the effectiveness of military operations, and interested companies are invited to submit their capabilities, production lead times, and technical performance documentation by May 8, 2025. For inquiries, contact Melissa Jimenez at melissa.s.jimenez-tenesaca.civ@army.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
Melissa Jimenez
melissa.s.jimenez-tenesaca.civ@army.mil
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Market Survey 6.8-7mm x 63 MG 04082025.docx
Apr 8, 2025, 9:06 PM UTC
The U.S. Army, through the Army Contracting Command-New Jersey, is conducting a market survey regarding a new single caliber 6.8mm-7mm X 63mm Medium Machine Gun (MG) to enhance lethality and range while maintaining the size and weight of the current M240 series. It seeks designs capable of firing at a rate of 550-650 rounds per minute, adaptable for ground and vehicle mounts. Interested companies are invited to submit a brief summary of their capabilities, test results, production lead times, and documentation on technical performance risks. The notice requests specific company details, including size classification and commerciality status, while emphasizing that this survey does not constitute a contractual request. The deadline for submissions is May 8, 2025, with contact information provided for any inquiries. This market survey aims to gather insights for potential future acquisitions by evaluating industry interest and expertise in producing the proposed weapon system.
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New Single Calber 6.8mm-7mm X 63mm Machine Gun
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