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| | 10 - SOL:BERETTA 96D BRIGADIER .40 CALIBER SEMI-AUTOMATIC (06/28/96) |
 | | The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) intends to issue a sole source, contract to Beretta U.S.A. Corp., 17601 Beretta Drive, Accokeek, MD 20607, for.40 caliber semi-automatic pistols, Beretta model 96D Brigadier. |
 | | Due to unanticipated increased levels of funds authorized for INS hiring of officers during fiscal years 1995, 1996, and beyond, the five year maximum quantity under COW-5-C-0002 was ordered in September of 1995, four years earlier than expected, and the contract expired at that time. |
 | | Standardization on this pistol is required to ensure compatibility and interchangeability among the various components, which is essential to the timely supply of handguns to personnel, will reduce procurement and training costs and improve the overall safety of INS officers as well. |
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