SOCOM Precision Rifle Solicitation progress

[Eric B.]

Does anyone know if SOCOM has narrowed down the field for the PSR solicitation?

I have read that Remington Defense, Sako, and Accuracy International are the REMAINING three contenders. Is this accurate?
The gov't. PSR website gives no info.

It would have been nice to see Desert Tactical Arms among the finalists. That is one accurate and well designed rifle. Not needing a folding stock makes it that much more durable.

 

[CCCCanuck]

Awarded to Remington:

It?s Official: SOCOM PSR Contract awarded to Remington Defense | Military Times GearScout

 

[Dogtown]

It would have been nice to see Desert Tactical Arms among the finalists. That is one accurate and well designed rifle. Not needing a folding stock makes it that much more durable.

Agreed, but they weren't able to make one of the deadlines so they were dropped from the final round.

 

[mikeltee]

80 million? Sheesh! I was under the impression that budget cuts scratched the PSR plan. I'm glad the military is still getting money to advance the already proven systems. I see that Barnes was awarded the ammo part of the deal. Nothing more deadly than a Barnes. That's what I use in all my 1911s for SD ammo. If I was the enemy I'd be pissing my pants and constructing white flags after reading this thread.

USA USA...

 

[Skelt11]

Agreed, but they weren't able to make one of the deadlines so they were dropped from the final round.

From everything I read, they were awarded the contract.

 

[Dustin Morris]

From everything I read, they were awarded the contract.

He was talking about Desert Tactical.

 

[Absolution]

Wait... Barns won ammo.... I'm very intriged I can't wait to see new load data.

 

[Skelt11]

I understand that. Remington was AWARDED the contract meaning they have it. His actual question was if they had narrowed it down. It is a done deal in terms of DOD acquisitions.

 

[trojanman]

I'm pretty sure Remington also owns Barnes or the same parent company does.