{"id":1923,"date":"2019-06-20T23:35:17","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T23:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/news\/?p=1923"},"modified":"2019-06-26T18:42:50","modified_gmt":"2019-06-26T18:42:50","slug":"m110-semi-automatic-sniper-system-m110-sass-7-62mm-sniper-rifle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/news\/2019\/06\/m110-semi-automatic-sniper-system-m110-sass-7-62mm-sniper-rifle\/","title":{"rendered":"M110 Semi Automatic Sniper System (M110 SASS), 7.62mm Sniper Rifle"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_1924\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1924\" style=\"width: 987px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/M110_7.62MM_Semi-Automatic_Sniper_Rifle_Sniper_System_SASS.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1924\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/M110_7.62MM_Semi-Automatic_Sniper_Rifle_Sniper_System_SASS.jpg\" alt=\"M110,7.62mm Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle Sniper System SASS\" width=\"987\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/M110_7.62MM_Semi-Automatic_Sniper_Rifle_Sniper_System_SASS.jpg 987w, https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/M110_7.62MM_Semi-Automatic_Sniper_Rifle_Sniper_System_SASS-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/M110_7.62MM_Semi-Automatic_Sniper_Rifle_Sniper_System_SASS-768x392.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">M110 7.62 mm Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle Sysyem (M110 SASS) (Photo Credit: Marie Berberea)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (M110 SASS) is classified as a Small Arms System.\u00a0 It is a medium caliber sniper rifle used in close-combat situations such as urban areas.\u00a0 The M110 includes a suppressor, 3.5&#215;10 scope with illuminated Mil Dot Reticle.\u00a0 It also comes with a M151 Enhanced Spotting Scope that allows recognition and identification of targets at long distances.\u00a0\u00a0 The spotting scope has 12-40x magnification with a 60mm objective lens diameter.\u00a0 The M110 is used by the U.S. Army and U.S. Marines.\u00a0 In addition several other countries use and obtain the M110 SASS through Foreign Military Sales (FMS).<\/p>\n<p><strong>FMS Sales of the M110 7.62 mm Sniper Rifle:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Caribbean: Bahamas<\/li>\n<li>Central Africa: Chad, Cameroon<\/li>\n<li>Central America: Belize<\/li>\n<li>East Africa: Kenya<\/li>\n<li>North Africa: Tunisia<\/li>\n<li>West Africa: Benin, Senegal<\/li>\n<li>North America: Mexico<\/li>\n<li>South America: Brazil, Peru<\/li>\n<li>South Asia: Bhutan<\/li>\n<li>Europe: Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Romania, Slovakia<\/li>\n<li>Middle East: Iraq, Turkey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The 7.62 mm Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle System M110 SASS is managed by the Army <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/news\/2019\/06\/selling-to-dod-project-manager-soldier-weapons\/\">Product Manager Individual Weapons<\/a> (PM IW).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1935\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1935\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/mil_dot_reticle_M40A_series_sniper_rifle.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/mil_dot_reticle_M40A_series_sniper_rifle.jpg\" alt=\"mil dot reticle,M40A\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/mil_dot_reticle_M40A_series_sniper_rifle.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/mil_dot_reticle_M40A_series_sniper_rifle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/mil_dot_reticle_M40A_series_sniper_rifle-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1935\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mil Dot Reticle in a sniper rifle. The Mil-Dot pattern is utilized when laser range finders are nonfunctioning or unable to be utilized. Snipers basic skills include the ability to calculate distance without a laser range finger. (Photo Credit: Lance Cpl. Reece E. Lodder)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (M110 SASS) details<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Line Item Number (LIN): R45601<\/li>\n<li>M110 SASS NSN: 1005-01-534-2841<\/li>\n<li>Caliber: 7.62 x 51 mm NATO (.308 Win)<\/li>\n<li>Weight (empty): 15.7 pounds<\/li>\n<li>Weight (with suppressor): 17.3 pounds<\/li>\n<li>Length: Buttstock fully compressed: 40.5 inches (without suppressor)<\/li>\n<li>46.5 inches (with suppressor)<\/li>\n<li>Range: 800 meters<\/li>\n<li>Other Major Component: Leupold Mark IV 3.5-10x scope<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other Associated Parts<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>M110 Rifle Bipod NSN 1005-01-260-2665<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1944\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1944\" style=\"width: 318px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/M110_Semi-Automatic_SniperRifle_bipod.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1944\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/M110_Semi-Automatic_SniperRifle_bipod.jpg\" alt=\"M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle, Bipod\" width=\"318\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/M110_Semi-Automatic_SniperRifle_bipod.jpg 318w, https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/M110_Semi-Automatic_SniperRifle_bipod-300x271.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1944\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle Bipod NSN 1005-01-260-2665<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>M110 Bipod Adapter Assembly NSN 1005-01-468-0350<\/li>\n<li>Gun Cleaning Kit &#8211; NSN 1005-01-453-3783<\/li>\n<li>Sniper Data Book NSN &#8211; 7610-01-599-2528<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Associated Technical Manuals<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>TM 9-1005-342-10 &#8211; Operator&#8217;s Manual for M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS)<\/li>\n<li>TM 9-1005-342-23&amp;P &#8211; Field Maintenance including Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL) for M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Weapon Status<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completed fielding of 2,083 total systems fiscal year 2016-2018<\/li>\n<li>The M110 System is currently in the operation and sustainment phase, fiscal years 2019-2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Major Contractors of the M110 Sniper Rifle<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Knight\u2019s Armament Co &#8211; Manufacturer of the rifle.<\/li>\n<li>Leupold &amp; Stevens Inc. &#8211; Manufacturer of the rifle scope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Contractor Details<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Knight\u2019s Armament Company<\/em><\/strong> is a manufacturer, machine shop and research and development facility \u00a0\u00a0manufacturing complete weapon systems such as guns, rifles and accessories.\u00a0 Their CAGE code is 1S002; primary business classification NAICS code 332994 small arms manufacturing; listed Federal Supply Classes (FSC\u2019s) 1005, 1240 and K010 &#8211; Guns, through 30mm, Optical sighting and ranging equipment, and Modification of weapons.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/register.php\">BidLink procurement history records<\/a> Knight\u2019s Armament Company has had several government contracts for the new manufacture of the M110 as well as repair and overhaul contracts.<\/p>\n<p>Government contract activity for Knight\u2019s Armament Company goes back to the year 1984 with relatively low competition on contract awards they win.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Leupold &amp; Stevens Inc<\/strong><\/em> is a manufacturer, machine shop and research and development facility \u00a0manufacturing a variety of Telescopic sights, Optical instruments, Spotting scopes, Rifle Scopes, Rangefinders, Ballistic reticles, Binoculars and accessories. \u00a0Their CAGE code is 35848; primary business classification NAICS code 332994 small arms manufacturing. \u00a0With over 650 employees they are a mid-sized business.<\/p>\n<p>According to BidLink procurement history records Leupold &amp; 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where do I find Government contracts or solicitations relating to the M110 or related guns<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>The Government Contracting Office issuing Solicitations and Contracts for buys, repairs and overhauls for the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS) is:<\/p>\n<p>Contracting Office: Project Manager Soldier Weapons<br \/>\nContracting Office Code: W15QKN<br \/>\nContracting Office Name: Army Contracting Command (ACC-NJ)<br \/>\nContracting Office Address: Building 10 Phipps Road, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/news\/2019\/06\/u-s-army-installation-picatinny-arsenal\/\">Picatinny Arsenal<\/a>, New Jersey 07806-5000<br \/>\nTry searching at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bidlink.net\/register.php\">www.bidlink.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>BidLink has been a leading provider of DOD procurement research tools and data for the past 20 years. Find defense contracts, solicitations, sources for items, and research competition. 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