Department of Homeland Security Pipe Band Starting?

**Geoff Withnell** · 11th April 13, 05:22 AM

The US Dept of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection is apparently starting a pipe band, based on the solicitation at this link.

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportun...=core&_cview=0

**sydnie7** · 11th April 13, 06:45 AM

Quite the list! Being a reasonably frequent business traveler, I just have visions of them trying to get all that kit through one of their own TSA checkpoints. . .

**Nathan** · 11th April 13, 07:25 AM

Interesting to see this line.

LI 027: 18" Bodhran Pack w/ Beater, 4, EA; as well as the small pipes.

Are pipe bands using Bodhrans now?

**ShaunMaxwell** · 11th April 13, 09:27 AM

Apparently, the order has been cancelled:

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportun...=core&_cview=1

**ctbuchanan** · 11th April 13, 09:43 AM

Unless I misunderstand, The Customs and Border patrol already has several pipe bands. One of them has been at the New Hampshire Highland Games at least twice recently. Here a a couple of their members:

**sydnie7** · 11th April 13, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by ShaunMaxwell

Apparently, the order has been cancelled:

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportun...=core&_cview=1

Much as the idea makes me smile, I do have to wonder at its performance in the "best use of limited funds" litmus test. . . and that's as far down that road as I will go!