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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
