The Daily Background

Recently it came to light that the military was running out of Purple Hearts, and bullets. Well, it looks like the bullets are on backorder. Iraq Slogger found this posting on a federal website, asking for vendors who would fill the order to step forward:

Document Type: Presolicitation Notice

Solicitation Number: W91GY0-07-Q-0231

Posted Date: Aug 17, 2007

Original Response Date: Sep 03, 2007
[…]
Contracting Office Address

Department of the Army, Multi-National Forces Iraq, Joint Contracting Command Iraq, JCCIA-MNSTC-I Support Division (MSD), Phoenix Base Baghdad, APO, AE, 09348, UNITED STATES

Description

25 Million (7.62 x 39mm) rounds of Ammunition

Yes, you read that right. They’ve posted an ad on their site looking for anybody who can supply 25 million rounds of AK-47 ammunition and deliver it to Iraq ASAP. Have they tried craigslist yet?

Filed under: Z-TDB Blog