米陸軍 PMSW (Project Manager Soldier Weapons) は、FBO (Federal Business Opportunities) のウェブサイト上で、よりコンパクトなセミオート式のスナイパーライフルの調達を求めた内容のメッセージを掲載した。

新たに模索するライフルは、7.62 x 51mm M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS) のコンパクト版、"CSASS" (Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System) と呼ばれ、MilitaryTimes GearScout によると、M14 EBR に代わっての配備が見込まれる、とのこと。FBO の公開資料によると、CSASS の生産要件としては月産 125挺 から 325挺 に一定の比率で増やす、とも記されている。要件を満たす銃器メーカーは、8/15 以内に関連情報を添えて回答する。

CSASS の募集要件は以下の通り

1. Operation: Semi-automatic
2. Caliber: Compatible with 7.62x51mm NATO cartridges
3. Accuracy: Capable of 0.60" AMR at 100m or better with match ammunition.
4. Size: Overall length shall be reduced using a shorter barrel and/or collapsible buttstock. Maximum overall assembled length of the rifle shall be not greater than 36 inches with the stock at its shortest position and no sound suppressor mounted.
5. Weight: Weight shall be no more than 9.0 lb for the unloaded rifle without optics and accessories.
6. Grip: A modular, adjustable pistol grip.
7. Trigger: A non-adjustable match style trigger.
8. Hand guard: A fore-end that includes a fixed 12 o' clock rail with configurable 3, 6, and 9 o' clock rails.
9. Sound suppressor: A muzzle mounted, detachable sound suppressor.
10. Muzzle device: A compensator/muzzle break compatible with the sound suppressor.
11. Bipod: Tool-less detachment featuring cant and pan/track capability.
12. Day optic: An Army specified variable power day optic and compatible rings.
13. Back up sights: Iron sights offset 45 deg from the DOS.
14. Sling attachment: Flush cup, quick detach sling attachment points.
15. Barrel and Receiver Life: Significant improvement from M110 requirements while enduring higher rates of fire.

Federal Business Opportunities 2012/07/30
MilitaryTimes GearScout 2012/07/31
Military.com KitUp! 2012/08/01
Photo by: Sgt. Donald Martin, 1ST HBCT.
Image is for illustration purposes only.