N0016426SCA004 AOI - Hypervelocity Improved Capability Assault Rifle (HICAR)

Name: N0016426SCA004 AOI - Hypervelocity Improved Capability Assault Rifle (HICAR)
Creator: DEPT OF THE NAVY
Published: 2026-06-06T00:00:00+00:00
Keywords: BAA

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AI Overview

USSOCOM seeks development of Hypervelocity Improved Capability Assault Rifle (HICAR) carbine system compatible with hypervelocity 5.56mm ammunition for extended-range precision engagement at 600+ meters.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

DEPT OF THE NAVY

Funding Amount

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Release Date

June 6, 2026

Due Date

June 12, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

Hypervelocity Improved Capability Assault Rifle (HICAR) PROBLEM STATEMENT USSOCOM is seeking a carbine system to act as a replacement or upgrade for the current URG-I (Upper Receiver Group - Improved). The goal is to integrate advancements in material science and weapon design to provide operators with a technically superior individual weapon system capable of firing both legacy 5.56x45mm NATO and emerging hyper velocity ammunition. The current URG-I is an M4-based platform optimized for standar...

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Change History

Attachments ChangedJun 10, 2026 at 1:05 PM