CPG/SSPC contracts

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:

All contract records and invoices with both Computer Power Group and Strategic Software Planning Corp for their developing the Secretariat Tracking and Retrieval System (STARS) computerized database and FAIS (Foreign Affairs Information System) from 1980-1989.

I am a member of the news media and request classification as such. 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,

Michael Best

It may help to know that one of the programs involved was the Office Automation System Software (Paperless Office) initiative.