USDA Purchasing .40 Cal Machine Guns

[Iguanadon]

Why are we arming USDA with submachine guns and body armor?

[BJames]

Perhaps they know something that we don't? Strange stuff for sure. Maybe it's just that they needed guns to shoot the billions of rounds of ammo they ordered?

[ChrisC]

The IG office has law enforcement duties.

[Trenchfoot]

This topic is new and interesting!

[stitch_paradox]

USDA need those machine guns to tend the sheeps.

[SILENT GUNMAN]

I'm surprised they stopped at submachine guns. With all those mad cows running around they should have at least gone with 240 bravos.

[Ronin2]

Its interesting that federal LE agencies are all going with .40 and giving up interchangeability with the military (and most civilians). Hmmmmm

Anyone have any ideas?

[tamalpias]

heard about this from a friend also. would be nice to get an explanation as to why they feel the need to be armed. I don't think food processing plants are giving them troubles.

[Untamed1972]

heard about this from a friend also. would be nice to get an explanation as to why they feel the need to be armed. I don't think food processing plants are giving them troubles.

Cuz those raw milk sellers are now right up there with the Cartels man.....raw moo joose is the new crack.

[RANCID 518th]

.... Killer Tomatoes ....

[Patrick Aherne]

Food stamp fraud is HUGE. Organized crime, gangs and terrorists participate in it. They are buying .40 because the FBI puts out those IDIQ contracts that other Fed agencies can buy off of without having to go through the bid and selection process.

On a side note, I am buying stock in Alcoa because the tinfoil market is on the upswing. Plus, this topic was covered last week.

[mif_slim]

Its interesting that federal LE agencies are all going with .40 and giving up interchangeability with the military (and most civilians). Hmmmmm

Anyone have any ideas?

According to Yeager...



lol

[hermosabeach]

I did not find the bid for ammoor guns.... I found these


USDA responded to POLITICO by explaining that there are more than 100 agents employed by the law enforcement division of the department’s Office of the Inspector General who carry such weapons because they are involved in the investigation of criminal activities, including fraud, theft of government property, bribery, extortion, smuggling and assaults on employees. From fiscal 2012 through March 2014, OIG investigations pertaining to USDA operations have netted more than 2,000 indictments, 1,350 convictions and over $460 million in monetary results, the OIG told POLITICO in a subsequent email.

[hermosabeach]

https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=9dfebeda308f15074b832bcf24bfcb92&tab=core&_cview=0

Solicitation Number: USDAOIGVEST-5-7-14
Synopsis:
Added: May 07, 2014 2:24 pm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General, located in Washington, DC and Regional Offices, pursuant to the authority of FAR Part 13, has a requirement for the commerical acquisition of ballist vests, compliant with NIJ 0101.06 for Level IIIA Ballistic Resistance of body armor.  Body armor is gender specific, lightweight, trauma plate/pad (hard or soft), concealable carrier, tactical vest, undergarment (white), identification patches, accessories (6 pouches), body armor carry bag, and professional measurements.  NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISITS.  All responsible and/or interested sources may submit their company name, point of contact, and telephone number.  If received timely, shall be considered by the agency for contact.

[Ronin2]

One thing to remember as the TFH crowd weighs in on the matter... There is a perception in Washington that you are not a serious player in government unless the agency you oversee has LE status. No deep conspiracy, just LE envy by government bureaucrats seeking in do what they do best...seek higher status.