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Homeland Security Seeking Assault And Sniper Rifles

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Homeland Security seeking assault and sniper rifles

July 13, 2012 Filed under Tyranny Posted by James Smith

13 July 2012

By James Smith

TheDepartment of Homeland Security issued a bid for 36 Colt LE901 rifle systems, which will accept and function any military specification (Mil-Spec) .223 caliber upper receiver, and is thus backwards compatible with all CBP/U.S. Border Patrol M4 upper receivers.

Not surprisingly in this matter is the recent award by DHS, but no solicitation can be found for, .223 caliber Remington Enhanced Performance ammunition. The award states:

“This notice of an award of an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is being posted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 5.705 which requires award notices for actions exceeding $500,000. This contract will provide the Department of Homeland Security the necessary .223 Remington Caliber (62-64 grain) Enhanced Performance ammunition for its duration. The period of performance is a base year with 4 one year options commencing on 7/12/2012. “

The award provides the DHS with an unlimited supply of .223 EP ammunition for the next four years.

Colt Manufacturing lists the technical specifications as follows:

   

MODEL

LE901-16S

Caliber

.308 Win

Barrel Length (in.)

16.1″ Heavy

Bore

4 Grooves, 1-12″ RH Twist

Front Sight

Flip-Up, Adjustable Post for Elevation

Rear Sight

Flip-Up, Adjustable for both Windage and Elevation

Extended Length

37.5″

Collapsed Length

34.24″

Weight

9.4 lbs

Action

Direct Gas System, Locking Bolt

Finish

Matte Black

Defense Review described the Colt 901 as a weapon” which allows the end-user to configure the gun in so many mission-specific ways, it’s almost mind-boggling. ” and that

“The CM901 will provide the military end-user with a select-fire AR platform weapon in any caliber between 5.56mm and 7.62x51mm, … The CM901 Upper Receiver Modularity concept: just change out your upper receiver assembly to re-configure the weapon for the mission, without having to re-zero your weapon and you’re ready to go.”

The 901 is much more than your typical assault rifle. DR continues further in the article, “the operator can ch


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