Solicitation Number:
EDOOIG-10-000004
Notice Type:
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Synopsis:
Added: Mar 08, 2010 10:39 am
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) intends to purchase twenty-seven (27) REMINGTON BRAND MODEL 870 POLICE 12/14P MOD GRWC XS4 KXCS SF. RAMAC #24587 GAUGE: 12 BARREL: 14" - PARKERIZED CHOKE: MODIFIED SIGHTS: GHOST RING REAR WILSON COMBAT; FRONT - XS CONTOUR BEAD SIGHT STOCK: KNOXX REDUCE RECOIL ADJUSTABLE STOCK FORE-END: SPEEDFEED SPORT-SOLID - 14" LOP are designated as the only shotguns authorized for ED based on compatibility with ED existing shotgun inventory, certified armor and combat training and protocol, maintenance, and parts.
The required date of delivery is March 22, 2010.
EDOOIG-10-000004
Notice Type:
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Synopsis:
Added: Mar 08, 2010 10:39 am
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) intends to purchase twenty-seven (27) REMINGTON BRAND MODEL 870 POLICE 12/14P MOD GRWC XS4 KXCS SF. RAMAC #24587 GAUGE: 12 BARREL: 14" - PARKERIZED CHOKE: MODIFIED SIGHTS: GHOST RING REAR WILSON COMBAT; FRONT - XS CONTOUR BEAD SIGHT STOCK: KNOXX REDUCE RECOIL ADJUSTABLE STOCK FORE-END: SPEEDFEED SPORT-SOLID - 14" LOP are designated as the only shotguns authorized for ED based on compatibility with ED existing shotgun inventory, certified armor and combat training and protocol, maintenance, and parts.
The required date of delivery is March 22, 2010.
Okay... I knew schools were getting hostile these days and a lot of us have joked teachers should go to school armed, but I'm curious why the DOE wants 27 shotguns.
Also, "based on compatibility with ED existing shotgun inventory"? This would seem to imply they already own quite a few... why?
I'm only guessing, but I bet the individual departments of the government are probably responsible for providing their own security for their individual offices. And let's face it.. you can't enter a government office anymore without passing through a metal detector or through some kind of security checkpoint. Shotguns make security officers feel all warm and fuzzy. Besides, all that Homeland Security money has to be spent on something, or they won't give it to them next year.
Edit: I went online to the ED and found that they have their own criminal investigators, who carry firearms. Link below.
Kel (formerly Tristan de Luna)
Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes.
Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. -- Ambrose Bierce
Time is a confidence game invented by the Swiss.
Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes.
Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. -- Ambrose Bierce
Time is a confidence game invented by the Swiss.
This message last edited by Kel on 11/03/2010 at 07:28:50 PM
Department of Education ordering Shotguns?
- 11/03/2010 06:14:02 PM
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A few years ago I saw a history channel special about the Thompson Submachine gun...
- 11/03/2010 06:23:40 PM
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Kids these days just won't listen
- 11/03/2010 06:41:43 PM
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- 11/03/2010 06:41:43 PM
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uhm...because there's more to the department of education than schools? 
- 11/03/2010 06:49:18 PM
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- 11/03/2010 06:49:18 PM
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Arnold is no longer going to be the Governor, he is returning to his job in education
- 11/03/2010 06:50:27 PM
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*NM*
When the zombie outbreak comes, I want my children safe at school. *NM*
- 11/03/2010 06:58:31 PM
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Granted, but such being the case this seems little more than a typical government token gesture
- 11/03/2010 07:03:07 PM
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This is probably just to get the ball rolling at wealthy, white private schools.
- 11/03/2010 07:20:58 PM
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Best guess..
- 11/03/2010 07:23:47 PM
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