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The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE NAVY has issued a Tender notice for the procurement of a N0016426sca004 Aoi Hypervelocity Improved Capability Assault Rifle Hicar in the USA. This Tender notice was published on 19 May 2026 and is scheduled to close on 08 Jun 2026, with an estimated Tender value of Refer Document. Interested bidders can access detailed Tender information, eligibility criteria, and complete bidding documents by referencing TOT Ref No. 141576082, while the tender notice number is N0016426SCA004 and Registering on the platform.
Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: N0016426sca004 Aoi Hypervelocity Improved Capability Assault Rifle Hicar
Deadline: 08 Jun 2026
Posting Date: 19 May 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 141576082
Document Ref. No.: N0016426SCA004
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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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 standard 5.56NATO ammunition, with a recognized effective range of approximately 300 meters. Special Operations Forces (SOF) require the ability to provide effective fire on targets with their primary 5.56mm carbine out to 600 meters and beyond. This weapon system will allow an operator to effectively engage targets at extended distances while maintaining the portability and ergonomics of a lightweight carbine.
The Hypervelocity Improved Carbine (HICAR) program will develop an improved carbine capable of operating with currently issued 5.56NATO ammunition, while also incorporating design features that ensure reliability, durability, and longevity with the use of future hypervelocity 5.56x45mm ammunition. The ability to leverage the performance benefits of current and future experimental hypervelocity rounds is vital to addressing future capability gaps on the battlefield.
Weapon submissions that address the following technology priorities will benefit during the selection process:
Hypervelocity Ammunition Compatibility: The ability to accept and reliably cycle both 5.56NATO and hyper velocity 5.56x45mm ammunition is a primary objective. The development of a complete weapon system or conversion kit optimized for hypervelocity ammunition will be a collaborative effort between the government and the proposer. Hypervelocity rounds offer significant performance benefits, including:
Increased Effective Range: Higher muzzle velocity allows the projectile to maintain...
Notice ID: n0016426sca004
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Sub-tier: dept of the navy
Office: nswc crane
Product Service Code: ac33 - national defense r&d services; defense-related activities; experimental development
NAICS Code: 54171 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Inactive Dates: jun 23, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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