N0016426SCA007 - Flyweight Assault Machine Gun (FAMG) AOI

Name: N0016426SCA007 - Flyweight Assault Machine Gun (FAMG) AOI
Creator: DEPT OF THE NAVY
Published: 2026-06-17T00:00:00+00:00
Keywords: BAA

DEPT OF THE NAVYDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC CRANE

AI Overview

USSOCOM seeks lightweight, belt-fed 5.56x45mm assault weapon replacing MK46 series with advanced materials, manufacturing, and recoil improvement targeting under 11.5 lbs with extended reliability metrics.

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 17, 2026

Due Date

June 18, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

PROBLEM STATEMENT USSOCOM through NSWC Crane is seeking a light weight, man portable, belt-fed weapon chambered in 5.56x45mm to act as the life cycle replacement for the aging MK46 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. Improved recoil of the wea...

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Change History

Attachments ChangedJun 18, 2026 at 1:10 PM