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Boycott Citizens Bank @boycottcitizens.bsky.social

According to acquisition documents, ICE has used urgency its "justification for other than full and open competition" for at least two other procurements: 25 Chevrolet Tahoes and 2 Ford Mustangs. Redacted documents: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26... www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...

A document excerpt titled “5. Demonstration that the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.” The text explains that ICE intends to procure 25 Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs under FAR 6.302-2 due to urgency. It references the HR.1 “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and a Presidential Executive Order, noting ICE’s task to expand its workforce and law enforcement presence. A highlighted section states: “Urgency is warranted as these vehicles must be deployed to the streets immediately to provide a visible law enforcement presence, support public safety operations, and reinforce recruitment efforts.” The page footer reads “Page 1 of 6.” A document excerpt titled “5. Demonstration that the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.” It explains that ICE/OAQ intends to procure two Ford Mustang vehicles under FAR 6.302-2 due to urgency. The text notes that GSA has a Strategic Sourcing Vehicle in place but cannot meet the required timeframe. A highlighted sentence states: “Due to the urgent and time-sensitive nature of this requirement, alternative sources are not feasible, as they are unable to meet the immediate delivery timeline critical to ICE’s operational needs.” The footer reads “Page 1 of 5.”
aug 31, 2025, 10:01 pm • 5 1

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Boycott Citizens Bank @boycottcitizens.bsky.social

The data entered into USAspending.gov for these two acquisitions did not reflect the use of the "unusual and compelling urgency" justification.

aug 31, 2025, 10:04 pm • 3 1 • view
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Boycott Citizens Bank @boycottcitizens.bsky.social

Among the companies listed with ties to the administration via major donations, fundraising, revolving door hiring, and/or other connections: GEO Group, CoreCivic, Deployed Resources, People Who Think, and Hendrick Motorsports.

aug 31, 2025, 10:16 pm • 3 0 • view
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Boycott Citizens Bank @boycottcitizens.bsky.social

aug 31, 2025, 10:17 pm • 17 11 • view
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Patty Read Project 2025 @handi817.bsky.social

Criminals abound in this administration 🪳🪳🪳

aug 31, 2025, 10:33 pm • 1 0 • view
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Boycott Citizens Bank @boycottcitizens.bsky.social

Finally, just for fun, in the style of the DHS propagandists: Under the corrupt Trump administration, there's been a 1204% increase in use of "urgency" as a completely FAKE EXCUSE to give massive contracts out to their friends. UNFAIR AND DISGUSTING.

aug 31, 2025, 10:28 pm • 8 2 • view
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Boycott Citizens Bank @boycottcitizens.bsky.social

This article is from March. Safe America Media and People Who Think have each received multiple massive contracts from DHS.

aug 31, 2025, 10:20 pm • 8 3 • view