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This article says the Army plans on starting the replacement of M249s and M4s in 2023: link
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The Draft PON on FedBizOps clearly states the TDP was awarded to 6 companies:
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and awarded on 25 June 2018 six fixed amount, prototype OTAs to the following:
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The period of performance for each prototype OTA is estimated to be 27 months. B
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June 2108 + 2 years and 2 months = August or September 2021.
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Following successful completion of this OTA, the Government intends to award a follow-on production contract.
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file:///C:/Users/Owner/Downloads/DRAFT_NGSW_PON%20(3).pdf
https://www.fbo.gov/index.php?s=oppo...tabmode=list&=
The intention is to award a production contract. If the United States Army adopts 6.8 mm then the rest of the US Armed Forces will follow suit as will all of NATO.