I have the hard copy now. Seems they are saying these product improvements were briefed to Congress on or around the 30th of October. The intent is to bridge the gap until the new carbine program is completed. They also mention monolithic recievers.
Seems like they could just give this a try:
http://noveskerifleworks.com/imimg/fde-recce_1a.jpg
N4 Light Carbine, Basic, with VIS
Limited Edition, N4 Light RECCE 5.56mm Rifle with VIS, Flat Dark Earth
16.1" Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, 1 in 7" twist, 5.56mm
--Made of Mil Spec M249 Machine Gun barrel steel, with heavy M249 Chrome Lining,
(appx. 2 times as thick as an M4 or M16)
--Extended Feed Ramps
--Mil Spec Phosphate finish
--MP HP tested with certification
--Mid-Length gas system, no M203 notch
--Vortex flash suppressor
--Vltor VIS 12" monolithic upper
--Geissele SSA two stage trigger
--Shot peened and MP tested bolt
--Properly staked carrier key
--Auto carrier
--Mil-Spec receiver extension, staked
--H Buffer
--Vltor E-Mod buttstock
--Tango Down pistol grip
--Six Tango Down SCAR rail panel covers
--Noveske QD receiver end plate sling mount
--One 30 rd mag included
--Low-profile gas block pinned to barrel
--Flip-up front and rear sights
--V-TAC Sling, Khaki
Just swap the lower for the Mag-Pul Lower