Rut Roh (as Scooby Doo would say...)
WHO is the DOE planning on killig, then? And more important, WHY??
Agencies have the ability nto make discretionary purchases subject to dollar limits and special approval. For example, some state agencies where I reside can spend up to $50,000 without going to bid. These shotguns will probably cost 25-35k, lets say at most $40,000. I mention this because it begs a question.
They could, in all likelihood, make this purchase discreetly, without putting it out to bid. So then, why are they putting it out to bid? Is the intent is to not be discreet, why?
Well, the state is arming itself because the serfs are mad.