The M4’s current bolt and bolt carrier assembly outperforms the competing designs in the areas of reliability, durability, and high-temp/low-temp tests.
More than six months of testing and evaluation determined that none of the 11 competing designs met the overall requirements outlined in the solicitation. PM SW completed its best value M4 carbine bolt and bolt carrier assembly competition in April 2012, though the competition was scheduled to conclude in summer 2013. SARET is scheduled to begin upgrading M4s at a maximum rate of 8,000 a month beginning in late summer 2013. PM SW anticipates awarding the final contract this summer for the barrel and bolt assembly. The awards reflect a success in the Army’s strategy to broaden the opportunities for small arms contractors and strengthen the diversity of the industrial base. Five of the awarded contracts went to small businesses. The Army awarded six contracts for MWO kit components to date.
The Army will complete the upgrades through the purchase of components that support modification work orders (MWO) that will be applied by Small Arms Readiness and Evaluation Teams (SARET).
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The Army authorized the conversion of all M4s to the M4A1 standard with the upgrade currently budgeted for 300,000 M4s.
The main thrust of Phase I is to upgrade existing M4s to the M4A1 configuration. Once the contract dispute is resolved, other services will be able to place M4A1 and M4 orders against the contract as well. The award came under protest and the Army is currently developing several courses of action to comply with the Government Accountability Office ruling and concerns regarding the competition. The Army awarded a contract in April to Remington Arms Co. PM SW also held a competition for the manufacture of 24,000 additional M4A1 Carbines. In support, TACOM Life Cycle Management Command will have fielded approximately 6,000 M4A1 Carbines to the 101st Airborne Division by September and plans to field an additional 3,000 M4A1s to another unit within the next several months. PM SW took delivery of 9,582 new M4A1s to complete this action. Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW) initiated Phase I by modifying its contract for the production of M4s to the M4A1. New and upgraded M4A1s will also receive ambidextrous fire control. The heavier barrel is more durable and has greater capacity to maintain accuracy and zero while withstanding the heat produced by high volumes of fire.
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Compared to the M4, the M4A1 has full auto capability, a consistent trigger pull, and a slightly heavier barrel. There are several benefits to upgrading M4s to M4A1s. Phase I upgrades the Army’s M4s to the Special Forces’ M4A1, while Phase II explores future improvements for the M4A1 Carbine to deliver enhanced reliability, durability, ergonomics and zero retention. The Army is pursuing a two-phase PIP to keep the M4 carbine inventory strong. Want to know about the M4 Carbine? Here are a couple quick bullet point facts in this episode of "Bullet Points: M4 Carbine." Watch the video. 45 caliber submachine guns, and selected M9 pistols and M16 rifles. The M4-series Carbine achieves over 80% commonality with the M16A2 Rifle and replaces all M3. military.Įquipped with a shorter barrel, collapsible stock and detachable carrying handle (with a built-in accessory rail) it provides soldiers operating in close quarters with improved handling and the capability to rapidly and accurately engage targets at extended range, day or night.Ī shortened variant of the M16A2 rifle, the M4 carbine provides the individual soldier operating in close quarters the capability to engage targets at extended range with accurate, lethal fire. It is now the standard issue firearm for most units in the U.S. The M4/M4A1 5.56mm Carbine is a lightweight, gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, selective rate, shoulder fired weapon with a collapsible stock. Categories Weapons Air Force Weapons Army Weapons Infantry Weapons Marine Corps Weapons Navy Weapons Air Force Equipment Army Equipment Marine Corps Equipment Navy Equipment
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