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US Navy issues presolicitation for new SOF scope
The US Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane (Indiana) has issued the presolicitation announcement for the SOF Precision-Variable Power Scope (P-VPS). The 14 January 2019 release is the next step in the acquisition of a new long range tactical scope for multiple special operations sniper rifles.
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