Analyst's note:  Why on earth does this gov't agency "need" such weapons?  Are American ranchers and farmers really that much of a threat?  No doubt they are planning on conducting "criminal investigations" and may need to do armed raids.  I see this as part of a trend to arm every branch of federal government, whether the individual agency has a legitimate need for a paramilitary force or not.  BEWARE .....

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General, located in Washington, DC, pursuant to the authority of FAR Part 13, has a requirement for the commerical acquisition of submachine guns, .40 Cal. S&W, ambidextrous safety, semi-automatic or 2 shot burts trigger group, Tritium night sights for front and rear, rails for attachment of flashlight (front under fore grip) and scope (top rear), stock-collapsilbe or folding, magazine - 30 rd. capacity, sling, light weight, and oversized trigger guard for gloved operation.  NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS.  All responsible and/or interested sources may submit their company name, point of contact, and telephone.  If received timely, shall be considered by the agency for contact to determine weapon suitability.