The M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (M110 SASS) is classified as a Small Arms System. It is a medium caliber sniper rifle used in close-combat situations such as urban areas. The M110 includes a suppressor, 3.5×10 scope with illuminated Mil Dot Reticle. It also comes with a M151 Enhanced Spotting Scope that allows recognition and identification of targets at long distances. The spotting scope has 12-40x magnification with a 60mm objective lens diameter. The M110 is used by the U.S. Army and U.S. Marines. In addition several other countries use and obtain the M110 SASS through Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
FMS Sales of the M110 7.62 mm Sniper Rifle:
- Caribbean: Bahamas
- Central Africa: Chad, Cameroon
- Central America: Belize
- East Africa: Kenya
- North Africa: Tunisia
- West Africa: Benin, Senegal
- North America: Mexico
- South America: Brazil, Peru
- South Asia: Bhutan
- Europe: Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Romania, Slovakia
- Middle East: Iraq, Turkey
The 7.62 mm Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle System M110 SASS is managed by the Army Product Manager Individual Weapons (PM IW).
M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (M110 SASS) details:
- Line Item Number (LIN): R45601
- M110 SASS NSN: 1005-01-534-2841
- Caliber: 7.62 x 51 mm NATO (.308 Win)
- Weight (empty): 15.7 pounds
- Weight (with suppressor): 17.3 pounds
- Length: Buttstock fully compressed: 40.5 inches (without suppressor)
- 46.5 inches (with suppressor)
- Range: 800 meters
- Other Major Component: Leupold Mark IV 3.5-10x scope
Other Associated Parts:
- M110 Rifle Bipod NSN 1005-01-260-2665
- M110 Bipod Adapter Assembly NSN 1005-01-468-0350
- Gun Cleaning Kit – NSN 1005-01-453-3783
- Sniper Data Book NSN – 7610-01-599-2528
Associated Technical Manuals:
- TM 9-1005-342-10 – Operator’s Manual for M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS)
- TM 9-1005-342-23&P – Field Maintenance including Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL) for M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS)
Weapon Status:
- Completed fielding of 2,083 total systems fiscal year 2016-2018
- The M110 System is currently in the operation and sustainment phase, fiscal years 2019-2023
Major Contractors of the M110 Sniper Rifle:
- Knight’s Armament Co – Manufacturer of the rifle.
- Leupold & Stevens Inc. – Manufacturer of the rifle scope.
Contractor Details:
Knight’s Armament Company is a manufacturer, machine shop and research and development facility manufacturing complete weapon systems such as guns, rifles and accessories. Their CAGE code is 1S002; primary business classification NAICS code 332994 small arms manufacturing; listed Federal Supply Classes (FSC’s) 1005, 1240 and K010 – Guns, through 30mm, Optical sighting and ranging equipment, and Modification of weapons.
According to BidLink procurement history records Knight’s Armament Company has had several government contracts for the new manufacture of the M110 as well as repair and overhaul contracts.
Government contract activity for Knight’s Armament Company goes back to the year 1984 with relatively low competition on contract awards they win.
Leupold & Stevens Inc is a manufacturer, machine shop and research and development facility manufacturing a variety of Telescopic sights, Optical instruments, Spotting scopes, Rifle Scopes, Rangefinders, Ballistic reticles, Binoculars and accessories. Their CAGE code is 35848; primary business classification NAICS code 332994 small arms manufacturing. With over 650 employees they are a mid-sized business.
According to BidLink procurement history records Leupold & Stevens has had several government contracts for Optical instruments, Spotting scopes and Rifle Scopes with activity back to the year 1984 with relatively low competition on the government contract awards they win.
Where do I find Government contracts or solicitations relating to the M110 or related guns?
The Government Contracting Office issuing Solicitations and Contracts for buys, repairs and overhauls for the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS) is:
Contracting Office: Project Manager Soldier Weapons
Contracting Office Code: W15QKN
Contracting Office Name: Army Contracting Command (ACC-NJ)
Contracting Office Address: Building 10 Phipps Road, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000
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