What does the department of education need with shot guns?
By xfahctor
@xfahctor (14118)
Lancaster, New Hampshire
March 10, 2010 9:03pm CST
No, this isn't a joke. I have a link to the FBO.gov website (real us govt site), showing a well...not sure what to call it...purchse solitication? for 27 shot guns. anyone know what to make of this? I posted the first part of the page as a primer but you should follow the link and read the whole thing (i guess). It just struck me as bizzare.
[i] "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.
Interested sources must submit detailed technical capabilities and any other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the requirements above, no later than March 12, 2010 at 12 PM, E.S.T. Any quotes must be submitted electronically to the attention of Holly.Le@ed.gov, Contract Specialist (Contract Operations Group), with a concurrent copy to Sherese.Lewis@ed.gov, Contracting Officer (Contract Operations Group)."[/i]
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=cb68cf9f3fa2fe18a83d1c3dee0039b2&tab=core&_cvie
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@spalladino (17891)
• United States
11 Mar 10
THAT is truly weird...even for here in Hooterville that would be weird. I have no clue why the Dept. of Education would be soliciting bids on weapons but doesn't being in possession of them violate federal law or is the Dept. of Ed. allowed to have it's own SWAT team?
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
11 Mar 10
Check this out. The IRS is interested in buying 60 of them. Now, that I MIGHT be able to understand:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=8d3b076bd4de14bbda5aba699e80621d&tab=core&_cview=1&cck=1&au=&ck=
@laglen (19759)
• United States
11 Mar 10
lmao delivery to Chicago?! well I think that explains it. Of course in this sloicitation it does not explain its intended use. I would think it would be for a class if it was in Texas. But Illinois, I guess for the teachers uniforms?
@Sourceseeker (1197)
• United States
15 Mar 10
X this is where I believe the federal government can save some money. Education is where big waste happens. to be educated a kids needs books and determination and an environment free from bullies and enough to eat. Discipline must be enforced and here is a change that should be made. There should be officers of the state or government that consistent goes to the home and make reports and talks to the parent about what they can do to help. This is the area where big improvements can be made.
@kingcrapper (1536)
• United States
11 Mar 10
Well, I hope they they plan on using the shotguns if they are planning to buy them! I work in education as see much lost in funds...wasted, just like every other governmental unit. Hmm, how about this..send the shotguns to the teachers during parent teacher conferences and display them in away to indicate that parents need to stop being their child's 'buddy' and start acting like parents!
@sierras236 (2739)
• United States
11 Mar 10
Wow, that is bizarre. I guess since their email address is listed, they can be contacted and asked about it. I highly doubt there would be answer though.
