Brownie Specifications
| Submitted | May 24, 2019 |
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From: JPat Brown
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
The most recent copy of the military's specifications for brownies, formerly designated as MIL-C-44072C.
According to 2010 coverage of MIL-C-44072C by NPR (https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127058298):
"The Pentagon actually updated its official brownie specifications recently. The new document has been streamlined and expanded to cover things like lemon poppy seed cake and chocolate banana nut muffin tops. The length? 31 pages."
I am seeking that updated document, as well as any more recently updated versions.
I am a member of the news media and request classification as such. I have previously written about the government and its activities. I have a reasonable expectation of publication and my editorial and writing skills are well established.
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,
JPat Brown
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 May 24, 2019. 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: U.S. Army, Research, Development and Engineering Command
Good Morning MuckRock News,
The Soldier Center (previously called NSRDEC, or known as Natick) FOIA POC is out of the office but will return on July 15th. Due to a loss of personnel, your request will be processed upon her return.
Please note, I received your request today (attached) via mail here at APG, MD, however, in the future you can email Kendall directly at Natick, MA for requests that pertaining to MRE's. Kendall is cc'd on this email.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
V/R,
Kelly
Kelly Knapp
CCDC FOIA Officer
Office of the Chief Counsel
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC)
E3331 Ricketts Point Road (Rm 126-2)
Gunpowder, MD 21010
kelly.d.knapp.civ@mail.mil
(410) 436-7312
https://www.army.mil/article/216858/rdecom_transitions_to_army_futures_command
From: U.S. Army, Research, Development and Engineering Command
CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED
Good Morning,
I apologize, but I am not the Natick Solider System Center FOIA officer or the NSRDEC (CCDC-SC)'s officer. I only process requests specifically for Natick Contracting Division and the attached request looks like it does not fall under our purview.
Thank you,
KENDALL MARCHIOLI
Supv. Procurement Analyst
U.S. Army Contracting Command
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Natick Contracting Division
General Greene Ave, Natick, MA 01760
Office: (508)233-6124
From: U.S. Army, Research, Development and Engineering Command
Dear Mr. Brown,
This letter is in response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request dated May 24, 2019 and received in this office on July 16, 2019. You are requesting "The most recent copy of the military's specifications for brownies, formerly designated as MIL-C-44072C.... as well as any more recently updated versions."
Your request is being processed in accordance with Title 5 United States Code 552, The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Your FOIA has been assigned control number FP-19-023125. Please refer to this number in future communications with the organization regarding your request.
If you have any questions regarding the status of your request, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
Kristen Kiser
CCDC - Soldier Center
Information Management - G6
Director of IT Procurement & FOIA Officer
15 General Greene Avenue
Natick, MA 01760
508.233.4782
Disclaimer: You are hereby notified that I DO NOT have the authority to direct you in any way to alter your contractual obligation. Further, if the Government, as a result of the information obtained from today's discussion DOES desire to alter your requirements, changes will be issued in writing and signed by the contracting officer. You should take no action on any change unless and until you receive such a contract modification.
From: U.S. Army, Research, Development and Engineering Command
Good Afternoon Mr. Brown,
This is the final response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request dated May 24, 2019 and received in this office on July 16, 2019. In response to your request, below please find the link to the most updated Performance Based Contract Requirement for the Brownies, Fudge with Chocolate Drops can be found on the Defense Logistics Agency public facing website. Here is the link https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/TroopSupport/Subsistence/Rations/p
crs/mre/mre39/c007F.pdf.
Thank you,
Kristen Kiser
CCDC - Soldier Center
Information Management - G6
Director of IT Procurement & FOIA Officer
15 General Greene Avenue
Natick, MA 01760
508.233.4782
Disclaimer: You are hereby notified that I DO NOT have the authority to direct you in any way to alter your contractual obligation. Further, if the Government, as a result of the information obtained from today's discussion DOES desire to alter your requirements, changes will be issued in writing and signed by the contracting officer. You should take no action on any change unless and until you receive such a contract modification.
From: JPat Brown
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
JPat Brown
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