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Marine Corps Systems Command awards contract to produce ACV June 19, 2018 — Marine Corps Systems Command awarded a contract to produce Amphibious Combat Vehicles—a much-needed modernization to the Marine Corps’ ground combat element. Following a successful Milestone C decision by the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, the contract options worth $198 million will allow BAE Systems to build 30 low rate production vehicles, which will start delivering in the fall of next year. These vehicles will begin the transition of a portion of the Assault Amphibious Vehicle fleet. MORE

Next gen binoculars increase survivability for Recon, EOD Marines June 18, 2018 — Marines will have better situational awareness on missions in dark areas thanks to new night vision goggles. The Binocular Night Vision Goggle II, or BNVG II, is a helmet-mounted binocular that gives operators improved depth perception at night, and uses white phosphor Image Intensification technology to amplify ambient light, with a modular thermal imaging overlay capability. BNVG II helps Marines identify potential buried explosive devices, find hidden objects within foliated areas and safely conduct tasks that require depth perception. MORE

On-the-move communications system set to field this fall June 5, 2018 — Marine Corps Systems Command is improving the way Marines communicate with a reliable and convenient on-the-move system. The Mobile User Objective System, or MUOS, is a narrowband satellite communication system that uses commercial cell phone technology to increase access to voice and data communication while on the battlefield. The Marine Corps will be the first service to widely deploy the system as it has already fielded thousands of MUOS-capable AN/PRC-117G radios over the previous six years. Ultimately, the firmware within the radios will be updated to support the MUOS waveform and three new antenna kits will be added to support multiple operational configurations. MORE

Corps to award sole source orders for cold weather boots and socks June 1, 2018 — Marines will stay warm during ambient cold weather operations with new boots and socks. Marine Corps Systems Command intends to award sole source purchase orders for two types of Intense Cold Weather Boots and Intense Cold Weather Socks to improve Marines’ performance in cold weather environments. A total of 2,000 boots and 50,000 pairs of socks will be delivered from four vendors by Sept. 28. MORE

Marine Corps acquisition welcomes new commander May 24, 2018 — Marine Corps Systems Command bid fair winds and following seas to Brig. Gen. Joseph Shrader and welcomed new commander Brig. Gen. (Select) Arthur J. Pasagian in a Change of Command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico May 22. MORE

Marine Corps wants new military ski systems with universal bindings May 18, 2018 — The Marine Corps is searching for a new ski system that can withstand harsh conditions during training and cold weather missions. The goal is to acquire a system with ski sets that are compatible with the Corps’ Extreme Cold Weather Vapor Barrier Boots and the Intermediate Cold Weather Boots, eliminating the need to purchase new specific ski boots. The sets will include the skis, poles and universal bindings. MORE

Marine Snipers get more lethal with Mk13 Sniper Rifle May 8, 2018 — The Marine Corps is adopting a new precision sniper rifle to increase the lethality and combat effectiveness of scout snipers on the battlefield. The Mk13 Mod 7 Sniper Rifle is a bolt-action rifle that offers an increased range of fire and accuracy when compared to current and legacy systems. It includes a long-action receiver, stainless steel barrel, and an extended rail interface system for a mounted scope and night vision optic. MORE

MCTSSA cyber pros talk tech during career day May 3, 2018 — Advancements in technology are increasing exponentially, spurring the need for a high-tech workforce to support the networks and information systems of the future. Cyber security professionals from Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity spoke to students from Baypoint Preparatory Academy about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, or STEM, career opportunities March 30, during the school’s first career day held at its Hemet campus. MORE

Marines to receive more M27s April 27, 2018 — The Marine Corps has awarded a five-year, firm-fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity contract with a maximum ceiling of $29.4 million for the procurement of up to 15,000 M27 Infantry Automatic Rifles (IAR) and spare parts. Under the terms of the first delivery order, $7.4 million was obligated immediately following contract award to Heckler and Koch in Ashburn, Virginia, for 5,650 M27 rifles, for an average cost of approximately $1,300 per weapon system and support equipment. Until the recent award, procurement integrity laws and regulations have restricted pricing details from disclosure. MORE

Need it fast? Marines can print it April 25, 2018 — In the last few years, the Marine Corps has increased its exploration of additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, to quickly replace parts for weapons, vehicles and equipment. Most recently, Marines at the Mountain Warfare Training Center and the AM Team at Marine Corps Systems Command came up with a solution to print out same-day snowshoe clips. MORE

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