Gold & Silver Forum - Dept. of Education places order for 27 short barrel shotguns

Didn't see this one yet, sorry if it's a repeat.

Couple this with the 200,000,000 million rounds of sidearm ammo, and it leaves me with an uneasy feeling...

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=cb68cf9f3fa2fe18a 83d1c3dee0039b2&tab=core&_cview=0

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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.
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).

Here's some follow up:
http://www.examiner.com/x-4525-Seattle-Gun-Rights-Examiner%7Ey2010m3d10-Why-does-Department-of-Education-need-12gauge-shotguns

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A spokesperson for the Department of Education says the guns are for use by officers with the agency�s Office of Inspector General. They have full federal law enforcement authority, and the IG�s office investigates �waste, fraud, abuse, and other criminal activity involving Federal education funds, programs, and operations.�