Bluestones
| Tracking # |
22-00873-F 22-00049-AP 22-00873-F A-2022-01709 22-00873-F |
| Submitted | April 2, 2022 |
| Due | Oct. 6, 2023 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: William Fernandes
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
I was seeking any and all documents related to 'Bluestone' . Years to search 2019-2022
'Bluestone is an enterprise-level initiative to transform DEA’s IT infrastructure and operating environment by establishing enterprise capabilities utilizing DevSecOps practices and incorporating a certified, agile-at-scale methodology.'
A related press release in relation to the contract award can be found online here:
https://govcio.com/news/govcio-wins-875m-task-order-for-dea-it-infrastructure-modernization/
Vaughn Index is requested for any documents cited for claimed exemptions.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
William Fernandes
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 2, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 2, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 2, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
Dear William Fernandes: Please see the attached response to your Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) request 22-00873-F. If you have any questions, please contact our FOIA Requester Service Center at (571) 776-2300. Sincerely, Yvette D. Davis, Chief Intake Sub-Unit
FOIA/PA Unit Drug Enforcement Administration Telephone: (571) 776-2300 E-mail: DEA.FOIA@dea.gov PRIVACY ACT NOTICE: This e-mail (including any attachments herein) may contain personal andprivileged information that requires protection in compliance with the PrivacyAct of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a). Any useof this information by anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this communication inerror, please immediately delete all copies of this information and notify meby e-mail. The use, dissemination,distribution, or reproduction of this communication by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful.
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
The Office of Information Policy has received your FOIA Appeal. Please see the attached acknowledgment letter.
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
The Office of Information Policy has made its final determination on your FOIA Appeal Number A-2022-01709 . A copy of this determination is enclosed for your review, along with any enclosures, if applicable. Thank you.
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
Case Number: 22-00873-F Subject: Any and all documents related to Bluestone (2019-2022) Dear William Fernandes:
This e-mail responds to your Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) request dated April 29, 2022, addressed to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), FOIA/PA Unit, seeking access to information regarding the above subject.
We regret the delay in responding to your FOIA/PA request. DEA is among the top six of all Department of Justice components that receive the largest number of FOIA/PA requests per year. DEA received 1,603 requests in Fiscal Year 2022 and we have limited personnel resources to process such requests (see Department of Justice Annual FOIA Reports available at https://www.justice.gov/oip/reports-1). We are experiencing a backlog of approximately 1,800 requests, which has impacted our ability to process your request in a timelier manner.
By letter dated July 18, 2022, our office advised that your request was overly broad and burdensome and required clarification for DEA to be able to conduct a records search. To date, our office has not received a reformulated request. As noted in our prior correspondence, please clarify the records sought and/or the offices to search for records. If you are seeking contract records, you will need to provide the company name and the contract ID.
Given the passage of time and the changing needs of requesters, this communication is to confirm whether you are still interested in the documents you requested. We ask that you please confirm your continued interest by written reply within 30 business days from the date of this communication and reference the above case number. If this office does not receive confirmation of your continued interest and your reformulated request within the specified time frame, we will conclude that you do not wish to pursue this matter and your request will be administratively closed. In the event that we administratively close your request, you may submit a new request at any time. Please e-mail your response to DEA.FOIA@dea.gov.
You may contact our FOIA Public Liaison at (571) 776-2300 for any further assistance and to discuss any aspect of your request. Additionally, you may contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration to inquire about the FOIA mediation services they offer. The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 2510, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001; e-mail at ogis@nara.gov; telephone at (202) 741-5770; toll free at 1-877-684-6448; or facsimile at (202) 741-5769.
If you have any questions, please contact our FOIA Requester Service Center at (571) 776-2300. Sincerely, Jenrette Nowaczynski FOIA/PA Specialist Intake Sub-Unit
FOIA/PA Unit Drug Enforcement Administration E-mail: DEA.FOIA@dea.gov PRIVACY ACT NOTICE: This e-mail (including any attachments herein) may contain personal andprivileged information that requires protection in compliance with the PrivacyAct of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a). Any useof this information by anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this communication inerror, please immediately delete all copies of this information and notify meby e-mail. The use, dissemination,distribution, or reproduction of this communication by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful.
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_EXTERNAL RE Freedom of Information Act Request Bluestones
From: William Fernandes
I think someone in your office dropped the ball somewhere. Would you like me to ask OIP to contact you again. I find this type of nonsense annoying and 18 usc 2261a.
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
Case Number: 22-00873-F Subject: Any and all documents related to Bluestone (2019-2022)
Dear William Fernandes:
This e-mail responds to your Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) request dated April 29, 2022, addressed to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), FOIA/PA Unit, seeking access to information regarding the above subject.
Please be advised the previous correspondence requesting clarification and confirmation for continued interest was sent in error. Our office received the remanded appeal for your request 22-00873-F. As a result, we will close this request and you will receive correspondence under the corresponding appeal case number.
If you have any questions, please contact our FOIA Requester Service Center at (571) 776-2300. Sincerely, Jenrette Nowaczynski
FOIA/PA Specialist Intake Sub-Unit
FOIA/PA Unit Drug Enforcement Administration E-mail: DEA.FOIA@dea.gov PRIVACY ACT NOTICE: This e-mail (including any attachments herein) may contain personal andprivileged information that requires protection in compliance with the PrivacyAct of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a). Any useof this information by anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this communication inerror, please immediately delete all copies of this information and notify meby e-mail. The use, dissemination,distribution, or reproduction of this communication by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful.
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
Case Number: 22-00049-AP
Subject: Any and alldocuments related to Bluestone (DEA HQ IT/Technology office contract recordsfor the task order with GovCIO pertaining to "Bluestone" from 2019 to2022)
Dear William Fernandes:
This e-mail is to acknowledgethe receipt of your Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) appealdated July 19, 2020, submitted to the Department of Justice, Office ofInformation Policy (OIP) in reference to Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)case number 22-00873-F dated April 29, 2022, seeking access to informationregarding the above subject. On July 19,2022, the DEA FOIA/PA Unit was notified that your appeal was being adjudicated underOIP case number A-2022-01709 . By OIP appeal remand letter dated August4, 2022, your remanded appeal was received by this office for additionalprocessing, opened, and assigned the above case number. Please include this case number whencommunicating with this office.
We regret thedelay in responding to your FOIA/PA request. DEA is among the top six of all Department of Justice components thatreceive the largest number of FOIA/PA requests per year. DEA received 1,603 requests in Fiscal Year2022 and we have limited personnel resources to process such requests (seeDepartment of Justice Annual FOIA Reports available at https://www.justice.gov/oip/reports-1 ). We are experiencing a backlog ofapproximately 1,800 requests, which has impacted our ability to process yourrequest in a timelier manner.
In order to expedite all requests, yourremanded appeal will be handled in chronological order based on the date ofyour original request letter. In accordance with your appeal request andthe OIP appeal remand letter, our office will search for responsive IT/Technologyoffice contract records within DEAHQ for the task order with GovCIO pertaining to"Bluestone" from 2019 to 2022.
Ifyou have any questions regarding this e-mail , you may contactour FOIA Requester Service Center at (571) 776-2300, or e-mail yourcorrespondence to DEA.FOIA@dea.gov. Thank you for your patience as we work toprocess your request. Sincerely, Jenrette Nowaczynski FOIA/PA Specialist Intake Sub-Unit
FOIA/PA Unit Drug Enforcement Administration E-mail: DEA.FOIA@dea.gov PRIVACY ACT NOTICE: This e-mail (including any attachments herein) may contain personal andprivileged information that requires protection in compliance with the PrivacyAct of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a). Any useof this information by anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this communication inerror, please immediately delete all copies of this information and notify meby e-mail. The use, dissemination,distribution, or reproduction of this communication by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful.
From: William Fernandes
Thanks. I think I need to send over an inspection if you are having these record keeping errors.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 2, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #22-00873-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
Dear William Fernandes: Please see the attached response to your Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) request 22-00049-AP. If you have any questions, please contact our FOIA Requester Service Center at (571) 776-2300. Sincerely,
FOIA/PA Unit
FOIA & Information Law Section
Office of Chief Counsel
Drug Enforcement Administration PRIVACY ACT NOTICE: This e-mail (including any attachments herein) may contain personal andprivileged information that requires protection in compliance with the PrivacyAct of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a). Any useof this information by anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this communication inerror, please immediately delete all copies of this information and notify meby e-mail. The use, dissemination,distribution, or reproduction of this communication by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful.
From: Drug Enforcement Administration
Dear William Fernandes,
The status of your Appeal request #22-00049-AP has been updated to the following status 'Closed'. To log into the DEA Public Access Link click on the Application URL below.
Sincerely,
DEA
From: William Fernandes
Hi Michael:
I was trying to obtain more information about 'Bluestones' but the DEA has a really infamous way of 'obstructing' FOIA in my opinion based on a very public history. I was wondering...might you have information to share on why this search failure is incorrect?
Any expert info you can provide would be helpful in the further governance of the agency.
Thanks
William
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