Seriously? Why?

[smc331]

https://www.fbo.gov/index?id=16f1571b63 ... c75b21d58c

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).

Follow link for balance of purchase synopsis...

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[LFS]

Apparently high school has gotten a lot rougher since I was there.

Actually, from what I understand, these are for LEOs in the Office of the Inspector General who investigate fraud within the Department of Education. So... apparently high school teachers have gotten a lot rougher since I was there.

[guitarpicva]

I hear fifth graders are getting pretty accurate with spit-balls, so they have to go force on force.