Mk19 Grenade Machine Gun
Acquisition Plan (AP)
Program facts
- Program number
- J29
- Short name
- MK19
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IV
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 6
- Contract obligations
- $109,144,142 Since fiscal year 2024
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $28,246,144 |
| FY2025 | $64,722,008 |
| FY2024 | $16,175,990 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U.s. Ordnance | $109,144,142 |
Contract awards
About this program
The Mk19 Grenade Machine Gun program is a Major Capability Acquisition under the Department of Defense's Adaptive Acquisition Framework. Operating as an Acquisition Category IV program, the Mk19 focuses on the procurement and sustainment of 40mm Grenade Machine Guns for U.S. military forces. The program is managed through a formal Acquisition Plan and follows the Major Capability Acquisition pathway to meet operational requirements.
Recent contract activity includes a firm fixed-price delivery order awarded by the U.S. Army Program Executive Office Soldier to U.S. Ordnance for $45,574, covering two Mk19 40mm Grenade Machine Guns and associated technical documentation. This order falls under a broader Indefinite Delivery Contract awarded in April 2022 with a total potential value of $49.9 million over five years. The base contract encompasses the supply of Mk19 MOD-3 Grenade Machine Guns, spare parts, and barrel assemblies to support both Army combat readiness and foreign military sales requirements. The contract was awarded without set-aside designations and maintains a completion date of October 2025.
Quick answers
What is MK19?
Mk19 Grenade Machine Gun (MK19) is a DoD acquisition program led by the Department of the Army. DoD lists its program type as Acquisition Plan (AP). It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IV. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has MK19 obligated on contracts?
6 contract awards are coded to MK19, and their actions have obligated $109,144,142 since fiscal year 2024.
Who are the top contractors on MK19?
The contractor obligated the most on MK19 contracts is U.s. Ordnance ($109,144,142).
How much did MK19 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to MK19 obligated $64,722,008 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for MK19?
The latest contract award coded to MK19 is W15QKN26F0123, awarded to U.s. Ordnance on March 26, 2026.
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