Thanks Mike for the link.
Ok gents. I don't care. Call me a tinfoil hatter but this is getting crazy. Now it appears that they are purposefully causing confusion and consternation.
DHS is buying even more ammo according to this solicitation.
:Read it all here.
Added: Mar 21, 2013 4:48 pmThis is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The solicitation number is HSFLAR-13-Q-00020 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-65. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332993 with a small business size standard of 1,500.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2013-03-28 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Artesia, NM 88210
The DHS Federal Law Enforcement Training Center requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following:
LI 001: Ammunition, Commercial leaded training ammo (CLTA) Pistol .40 caliber 165 grain, jacketed hollow point (JHP) p/n P40HSTS3G or equal - Brass casing. Quantity of 360,000 rounds - newly loaded unit price per 1000 rounds with FOB Destination., 360, CA;
This type solicitation, at this time in our nations history, during the current debates seems designed to produce some type of reaction from the citizenry.
I hope no one falls for the psy-ops and I hope this is just stupidity on the Feds part.
But they sure leave the impression that they're gearing up.
Just sayin.
