Overview
The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 1994 contain Section 1122, which allows State and local governments to purchase new law enforcement equipment for counterdrug activities through the Federal Government. This program affords state and local agencies the opportunity to take advantage of the discounts available to the Federal Government due to it's large volume purchases. By using this system, law enforcement activities will be able to obtain materials which are especially valuable to the drug interdiction mission and at the same time, stretch their budget dollars.
The Law Enforcement Program provides items to its customers through three separate federal sources working in conjunction with the Department of Justice:
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Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
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Department of the Army (DA)
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General Services Administration (GSA)
The Minnesota National Guard Counterdrug Program is the State point of contact for Minnesota's local, county, and state law enforcement agencies purchasing equipment through Federal procurement channels, provided that the equipment is used in the performance of counterdrug related activities. This equipment is part of the 1122 program and all contractors selling under the 1122 program have been screened by the Federal Government to provide the best services and product. The Minnesota National Guard Counterdrug Program strives to assist Minnesota law enforcement agencies in utilizing this program to make the best use of its limited taxpayer dollar. This program has great potential to be a valuable resource in the Nation's fight against illegal drugs.
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Weapons
Through this program you can purchase new/refurbished rifles for LEA's only. These weapons will belong to the LEA not the LE personnel. They can be transferred between LEA's but can not be sold or transferred to the private sector (public).
To order, fill out the weapons purchase form and enclose a check for the amount made out to "U.S.Treasury". Fill out the Lautenburg Amendment and have it notarized. Send all forms and checks to the Counterdrug Office.
Once processed, your weapons will be delivered in 30-45 days (longer for some weapons).
Fill out Weapons purchase form and Lautenberg Amendment forms and enclose a check payable to "U.S. Treasury". Send purchase form and check to Minnesota Counterdrug Program
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How It Works
The Governor designates a SPOC to facilitate the state 1122 program. The SPOC for Minnesota is the Minnesota State Counterdrug Coordinator. State SPOCs must screen all request to ensure that the equipment being purchased cannot be obtained through any other program such as the 1033 Program, or State Agency for Surplus Property (SASP) donation sources, before approving orders for equipment purchases.
The Law Enforcement Support Office's (LESO) role is to serve as a liaison between DLA and the SPOCs. LEAs are granted access to this equipment, which allows them savings over commercial retail prices ranging from nine percent to as high as seven hundred percent for aviation parts. Requested equipment must be used for counterdrug activity. LESO also provides SPOCs with opportunities to purchase equipment items through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) which has a point of contact at each of the supply centers.
The 1122 program is divided into three areas. The Army serves as the executive agent overall responsible for the program. They also manage all the army commodities. General Service Administration (GSA) manages the second portion of the program and all commodities that fall under their purview. Finally, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) manages the third phase and all commodities that are managed by their supply centers.
Law enforcement agencies must be enrolled in the 1033 Surplus Program to utilize the 1122 program.
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Step by Step
1. Identify Item for Purchase. The ordering process begins when the State or local law enforcement activity identifies items needed in support of its counterdrug mission. The agency can search online using the GSA Advantage page. The activity can also use the Law Enforcement Equipment and Supplies Catalog to determine if the desired items are available via the Federal procurement system. Copies of this catalog may be obtained by calling (703) 308-4660. The catalog is also available online at fss.gsa.gov/pub/1122. Another good website for information on the 1122 Program is www.1122online.com.
2. Coordinate with State Point of Contact (SPOC). For items available from GSA Federal Supply Schedules, once the specific item is found from a specific vendor or vendors, the local law enforcement activity coordinates its request with the SPOC. Items such as vehicles, weapons and ammunition, communications and electronic items, night vision devices, medical items, uniforms, body armor, dog handling equipment, and even food items such as meals-ready-to-eat or MRE's can be purchased to name a few.
3. SPOC Authorization. Once the items have been selected and a price has been established. The SPOC will do a memorandum to the agency authorizing the purchase through the 1122 authority.
4. Agency Purchase. Once the purchase is authorized the LEA will deal directly with the vendor to complete the purchase. |
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