Contract information for Blue Star NBR (SAM# GNGWYF8KEDM9) (Air Force)
| Tracking # |
2023-00211-F |
| Multi Request | Contract information for Blue Star NBR (SAM# GNGWYF8KEDM9) |
| Submitted | April 19, 2022 |
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From: Robert McWhirter
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
I'm requesting any and all materials related to the request-for, bidding, evaluation and selection of Blue Star NBR and Blue Star AGI (SAM #s GNGWYF8KEDM9 and D7VHQ16T8Z67) related to the contract of 28-May 2021 for $123.1million of nitrile rubber and glove facilities located in Wytheville, Virginia. The contract was awarded through the Department of Health and Human Services and the DoD/Airforce.
Additionally, I'd like to obtain all materials submitted by Blue Star NBR and Blue Star AGI in their submission for the contract.
The prime contract is here: https://www.usaspending.gov/recipient/f7195383-93b3-061c-ac10-fb78608ccb18-P/latest
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,
Robert McWhirter
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 Sept. 21, 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 Sept. 21, 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: Air Force
Good afternoon Mr. McWhirter,
Your request is currently assigned case number 2023-00211-F and is being processed by the Air Force Material Command (AFMC), a separate and independent FOIA office from this office, the Headquarters Air Force (HAF). Should you wish to contact AFMC regarding your request you may do so at afimsc.foia.workflow@us.af.mil <mailto:afimsc.foia.workflow@us.af.mil> .
Very Respectfully,
SAF/AAII (FOIA) Team
Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
1000 Air Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330-1000
From: Air Force
Good morning,
This email is an acknowledgement of receipt of your FOIA for any and all materials related to the request-for, bidding, evaluation and selection of Blue Star NBR and Blue Star AGI (SAM #s GNGWYF8KEDM9 and D7VHQ16T8Z67) related to the contract of 28-May 2021 for $123.1million of nitrile rubber and glove facilities located in Wytheville, Virginia. The contract was awarded through the Department of Health and Human Services and the DoD/Airforce. Additionally, I'd like to obtain all materials submitted by Blue Star NBR and Blue Star AGI in their submission for the contract.
Your case has been assigned case number 2023-00211-F.
Based on the information you have requested, we placed your request in the Complex processing track. A complex request can take substantial time and cause significant impact on responding units. Complications and delays are likely. Records sought are massive in volume. Multiple organizations must review/coordinate on requested records. Records are classified; originated with a nongovernment source; are part of the Air Force’s decision-making process; or are privileged.
We estimate we will provide a response to your request within 30 working days. Our policy is to process requests within their respective tracks in the order in which we receive them. FOIA requests are processed as quickly as possible. We will advise you if we cannot provide a response within the FOIA statutory timeline.
We have placed you in the "Commercial" Fee category for processing. Under this category, you may be charged for all search, review and duplication (paper) costs.
Due to the stipulation of the FOIA publication, DODR 5400.7/AFMAN 33-302, we must inquire if you are willing to accept a clearly releasable copy of the requested record(s). A clearly releasable copy is one which can contain redactions, should it be determined some of the record(s) or portions thereof are not clearly releasable. In requesting a contract or contract-related documents, please advise whether you will accept a redacted format that removes all trade secrets or privileged or confidential commercial or financial information before being released {Information of individuals is redacted to protect personal information that, if released, would constitute clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, information from third party submitters is redacted to protect trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential from unauthorized release}, or any information that falls under the 9 exemptions or contains privacy information, i.e. names. The redacted portions (if any) of responsive documents are removed without listing the exemption codes. This process does not require IDA approval or legal review and will be considered a full release.
Also, I just want to inform you a clearly releasable copy,:
-You will not get an official denial letter from the Initial Denial Authority (Thus, taking less time).
-Responsive Records will be redacted of all personal names.
-Responsive Record redactions will have no FOIA Exemption code.
-You will not have appeal rights; however, you may submit a new request for ALL the records not agreeing to CLEARLY RELEASABLE responsive records.
Please respond to us by COB 16 November 2022 and advise of your willingness to accept a clearly releasable copy and clarification on the requested information or the request will be Administratively Closed for failure to respond.
Bernice Winn
Base FOIA/Privacy Manager
78 ABW/SCPDK
205 Perry Street, Ste 100
RAFB, GA 31098
DSN 468-2875, COMM 478-926-2875
***Currently teleworking. Please send me an email with any questions, concerns, and/or issues and I will respond accordingly.
From: Robert McWhirter
Hiya--
I'm curious how I've been classified as "commercial" fee category.
I'd also appreciate an estimate of costs before committing to them.
I will accept a clearly releasable copy, understanding privacy rights of individuals, etc.
Thank you for your time.
From: Robert McWhirter
Also, per the Manual, page 38:
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In the event the requester asks about how to contest the withholding of the information, remind the requester in writing of their appeal rights.
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While your text states I will have no appeal rights, and can simply make an additional request.
Is this in conflict?
From: Air Force
Sir,
If the information is protected under one of the 9 FOIA Exemptions than regardless the information will not be released.
Bernice Winn
Base FOIA/Privacy Manager
78 ABW/SCPDK
205 Perry Street, Ste 100
RAFB, GA 31098
DSN 468-2875, COMM 478-926-2875
***Currently teleworking. Please send me an email with any questions, concerns, and/or issues and I will respond accordingly.
From: Robert McWhirter
Thank you
From: Air Force
Good morning,
Please find the Final Response Letter and Releasable Information attached.
There was no charge for this request.
Please consider this request closed.
Thank you for allowing Robins AFB FOIA to serve you.
Bernice Winn
Base FOIA/Privacy Manager
78 ABW/SCPDK
205 Perry Street, Ste 100
RAFB, GA 31098
DSN 468-2875, COMM 478-926-2875
***Currently teleworking. Please send me an email with any questions,
concerns, and/or issues and I will respond accordingly.
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