US Army Awards 3 More Companies Sub Compact Weapon Contracts

By Tactical-Life

Last week we told you the U.S. Army had issued a notice announcing a firm fixed price sole source contract for 10 different manufacturers as part of its search for a new Sub Compact Weapon. Now we’re learning that, last Friday, the service amended that original notice by awarding three additional companies contracts for commercially available off-the-shelf SCWs. These are the 3 companies that were added to the notice, along with the model and dollar amount:

New Sub Compact Weapon Contracts

Award Number: W15QKN-18-P-0048
Awardee: Heckler and Koch Defense Inc for HK UMP9 Sub Compact Weapon
Amount: $10,850.00

Award Number: W15QKN-18-P-0049
Awardee: Angstadt Arms Corporation for Angstadt UDP-9 Sub Compact Weapon
Amount: $15,950.00

Award Number: W15QKN-18-P-0050
Awardee: Noveske Corporation for Noveske Sub Compact Weapon
Amount: $17,200.00

In the Sub Compact Weapon, the Army is looking for a “highly concealable” system that can engage threats with lethal and accurate close range fire and “minimal collateral damage,” the notice states. The weapon is to be select-fire, chambered in 9x19mm, and equipped with a MIL-STD-1913 rail. The notice lays out the reasons for the service’s SCW search:

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Source:: Tactical Life