# Marine Corps Expands M27 Rifle Contract

On November 7, 2026, the U.S. Marine Corps increased the ceiling of its sole-source M27 rifle contract with Heckler & Koch from $39.2 million to $84.6 million, adding $45.4 million for rifles, spare parts, and related equipment. The modification obligated no funds; purchases will be funded through future task orders, and ordering may continue through April 27, 2028. The Marine Corps is retaining the M27 and the incumbent supplier, while order quantities and future unit costs remain unspecified.

- The ceiling increase establishes potential additional demand, but it is not a funded order; contractors should distinguish the contract ceiling from obligated dollars when assessing near-term revenue.
- Heckler & Koch retains the sole-source position. Other industry participants should not interpret the modification as an open competition; any demand for rifles, parts, or related equipment will depend on future task orders.
- The ordering period runs through April 27, 2028, but the signal provides no quantities or unit-cost estimates for forecasting.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Marine Corps (USMC)

### Vendors
- Heckler & Koch Defense (awardee and incumbent)

### Sources
- [U.S. Marine Corps more than doubles M27 rifle contract with Heckler & Koch](https://defence-blog.com/u-s-marine-corps-more-than-doubles-m27-rifle-contract-with-heckler-koch) - The Defence Blog