Urban Warfare Analysis Center (UWAC) contracts — ACC

Shawn Musgrave filed this request with the Army Contracting Command of the United States of America.
Tracking #

FP-15-023773

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Completed

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From: Shawn Musgrave

To Whom It May Concern:

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

All contracts with Wave Technologies, Inc. from January 1, 2005 to the date this request is processed.

Per one 2008 report available online prepared by Wave Technologies for the Urban Warfare Analysis center (see https://info.publicintelligence.net/How%20a%20Boy%20Becomes%20a%20Martyr%20-%20The%20Dangers%20of%20Web%202.0%20Technology.pdf):

"About the Urban Warfare Analysis Center: The Urban Warfare Analysis Center (UWAC) is sponsored by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and operated by Wave
Technologies, Inc. The UWAC is a dedicated center of excellence that provides innovative and multidisciplinary support to meet the needs of the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. The UWAC harnesses expertise from throughout the government, academia, and industry to produce research and analysis of modern asymmetric urban warfare, populate a knowledge base dedicated to urban warfare, and assess new technology initiatives. It was founded in 2006."

Given that this FOIA is submitted in my capacity as a journalist who has covered the military and national security extensively, I request that I be categorized as a media requester for the purpose of fees. Here is a selection of my published articles on MuckRock:

https://www.muckrock.com/news/archives/2015/jan/12/how-843-lbs-seized-pot-lead-customs-and-border-pro/

https://www.muckrock.com/news/archives/2015/mar/03/us-marshals-service-conceal-key-details-millions-s/

https://www.muckrock.com/news/archives/2015/feb/27/while-dodging-direct-question-fbi-commits-obama-st/

https://www.muckrock.com/news/archives/2015/feb/27/while-dodging-direct-question-fbi-commits-obama-st/

https://www.muckrock.com/news/archives/2015/feb/12/fbi-and-justice-department-cant-find-drone-privacy/

https://www.muckrock.com/news/archives/2015/jan/22/air-force-knows-how-many-mq-9-drones-it-wants-cant/

I have also been published in a number of other national media outlets on topics including national security and emerging technologies:

http://motherboard.vice.com/read/the-us-spent-360-million-on-border-drones-thanks-to-this-flimsy-report

http://motherboard.vice.com/read/the-air-force-says-it-needs-precisely-52-new-reaper-drones-cant-explain-why

http://motherboard.vice.com/read/do-the-fbis-drones-invade-your-privacy-sorry-thats-private

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/04/08/big-brother-better-police-work-new-technology-automatically-runs-license-plates-everyone/1qoAoFfgp31UnXZT2CsFSK/story.html

www.betaboston.com/news/2014/03/05/a-vast-hidden-surveillance-network-runs-across-america-powered-by-the-repo-industry/

https://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/02/05/nypd-social-media-policy-allows-catfishing-with-the-proper-paperwork.html

https://www.themarshallproject.org/2014/12/03/the-pentagon-finally-details-its-weapons-for-cops-giveaway

http://motherboard.vice.com/read/do-the-fbis-drones-invade-your-privacy-sorry-thats-private

https://news.vice.com/article/fbi-agent-who-killed-boston-bombing-suspects-friend-was-twice-accused-of-police-brutality

In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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,

Shawn Musgrave

From: USARMY Redstone Arsenal ACC Mailbox HQACCFOIA

Good Morning,

To aid in our research for relevant records, are you able to provide contract numbers.

Thank You

Respectfully,

ANTHONY L. JACKSON

HQ ACC FOIA Office

U.S. Army Contracting Command

Office of the Chief Information Officer/ G-6

3334A Wells Road

Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898

COML: (256) 955-8716 /DSN: 645-8716

FOIA E-Mail: usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqaccfoia@mail.mil <mailto:usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqaccfoia@mail.mil>

E-Mail: usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqacc-g6-records-management@mail.mil <mailto:usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqacc-g6-records-management@mail.mil>

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"Records Management is Everyone's Business"

From: Shawn Musgrave

Hello -

Thank you for acknowledging my request so quickly! No, I do not have any contract numbers. Please provide the requested documentation for all contracts won by Wave Technologies, Inc.

Best,
Shawn Musgrave
Reporter, MuckRock

From: USARMY Redstone Arsenal ACC Mailbox HQACCFOIA

I will be sending you a list of Contracts Awarded by the Army to a Wave technologies, Inc. for your review.

Thank You

Respectfully,

ANTHONY L. JACKSON
HQ ACC FOIA Office
U.S. Army Contracting Command
Office of the Chief Information Officer/ G-6
3334A Wells Road
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
COML: (256) 955-8716 /DSN: 645-8716
FOIA E-Mail: usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqaccfoia@mail.mil
E-Mail: usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqacc-g6-records-management@mail.mil

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From: USARMY Redstone Arsenal ACC Mailbox HQACCFOIA

The attached is a listing of Army contracts awarded to Wave Technologies, Inc. as identified in FODS-NG. The Number of Records identified included several types of documents.

If the attachment is applicable to your FOIA Request, please amend your FOIA Request and add the Contract Number listed in the attachment.

Thank You

Respectfully,

ANTHONY L. JACKSON
HQ ACC FOIA Office
U.S. Army Contracting Command
Office of the Chief Information Officer/ G-6
3334A Wells Road
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
COML: (256) 955-8716 /DSN: 645-8716
FOIA E-Mail: usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqaccfoia@mail.mil
E-Mail: usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqacc-g6-records-management@mail.mil

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From: Shawn Musgrave

Hello,

Please amend this request to include the following contracts (including any/all amendments) issued to Wave Technologies, Inc.:

W911QX-04-D-0013
W911QX-08-F-0228
W911QX-10-C-0092

Thank you,
Shawn Musgrave
MuckRock

From: USARMY Redstone Arsenal ACC Mailbox HQACCFOIA

Your amended FOIA Request has been received and accepted. I will now confirm which FOIA Officer has purview for the relevant records associated with Contract(s):

W911QX-04-D-0013
W911QX-08-F-0228
W911QX-10-C-0092

Thank You

Respectfully,

ANTHONY L. JACKSON
HQ ACC FOIA Office
U.S. Army Contracting Command
Office of the Chief Information Officer/ G-6
3334A Wells Road
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
COML: (256) 955-8716 /DSN: 645-8716
FOIA E-Mail: usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqaccfoia@mail.mil
E-Mail: usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqacc-g6-records-management@mail.mil

NOTICE: The information contained in this communication is intended for the sole use of the
recipients to whom it is addressed in their conduct of official business of the US Government.
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Information Act, 5 U.S.C 552 and the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a. Addressees/recipients are not
to disseminate this communication to individuals other than those who have an official need to
know the information in the course of their official government duties. If you are not an intended
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From: USARMY Redstone Arsenal ACC Mailbox HQACCFOIA

Control Number: FP-15-023773
Activity Control Number: FA-15-0120

SUBJECT: FOIA Request – Urban Warfare Analysis Center (UWAC) contracts

Shawn Musgrave
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 19703
P.O. Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819

Dear Mr. Musgrave:

This letter is a response to your FOIA request received on 14 July 2015, requesting all contracts with Wave Technologies, Inc. from January 1, 2005 to the date this request is processed. On 15 July 2015, you amended your FOIA Request and identified these specific contracts relating to Wave Technologies, Inc.:

W911QX-04-D-0013
W911QX-08-F-0228
W911QX-10-C-0092

We have forwarded your request to the following activity for action and direct response to you.

Edith Koleoso
Paralegal Specialist
Office of Chief Counsel
ATTN: RDRL-LOC
Army Research Laboratory
2800 Powder Mill Road
Adelphi, MD 20783 - 1138
(301)394-1636
(301)394-3972 fax
edith.a.brownkoleoso.civ@mail.mil

Thank You

Respectfully,

ANTHONY L. JACKSON
HQ ACC FOIA Office
U.S. Army Contracting Command
Office of the Chief Information Officer/ G-6
3334A Wells Road
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
COML: (256) 955-8716 /DSN: 645-8716
FOIA E-Mail: usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqaccfoia@mail.mil
E-Mail: usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqacc-g6-records-management@mail.mil

NOTICE: The information contained in this communication is intended for the sole use of the
recipients to whom it is addressed in their conduct of official business of the US Government.
This communication may contain information that is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of
Information Act, 5 U.S.C 552 and the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a. Addressees/recipients are not
to disseminate this communication to individuals other than those who have an official need to
know the information in the course of their official government duties. If you are not an intended
recipient, or an agent responsible for delivering it to an intended recipient, you have received this
email in error. In that event, please (i) immediately notify me by reply email, (ii) do not review,
copy, save, forward, or print this email or any of its attachments, and (iii) immediately delete and/or
destroy this email and its attachments and all copies thereof.

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From: Shawn Musgrave

Hello -

Per the below, this FOIA request has been transferred to your attention. Please confirm receipt and provide an updated tracking number, if it has been changed.

Thank you,
Shawn Musgrave

From: Brown Koleoso, Edith A CIV (US)

Hello Mr. Musgrave,

Attached is an acknowledgment to your FOIA request as it pertains to the following contracts: W911QX-04-D-0013,
W911QX-08-F-0228, and W911QX-10-C-0092. The control and activity numbers for your request are provided within the attachment. Thank you.

Respectfully,

Edith Koleoso
Paralegal Specialist
Office of Chief Counsel
ATTN: RDRL-LOC
Army Research Laboratory
2800 Powder Mill Road
Adelphi, MD 20783 - 1138
(301)394-1636
(301)394-3972 fax
edith.a.brownkoleoso.civ@mail.mil

From: USARMY Redstone Arsenal ACC Mailbox HQACCFOIA

Sir,

I am sure that Ms. Brown will respond to your status request.

Thank You

Respectfully,

ANTHONY L. JACKSON
HQ ACC FOIA Office
U.S. Army Contracting Command
Office of the Chief Information Officer/ G-6
3334A Wells Road
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
COML: (256) 955-8716 /DSN: 645-8716
FOIA E-Mail: usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqaccfoia@mail.mil
E-Mail: usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqacc-g6-records-management@mail.mil

NOTICE: The information contained in this communication is intended for the sole use of the
recipients to whom it is addressed in their conduct of official business of the US Government.
This communication may contain information that is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of
Information Act, 5 U.S.C 552 and the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a. Addressees/recipients are not
to disseminate this communication to individuals other than those who have an official need to
know the information in the course of their official government duties. If you are not an intended
recipient, or an agent responsible for delivering it to an intended recipient, you have received this
email in error. In that event, please (i) immediately notify me by reply email, (ii) do not review,
copy, save, forward, or print this email or any of its attachments, and (iii) immediately delete and/or
destroy this email and its attachments and all copies thereof.

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From: Shawn Musgrave

Hello Ms. Ogbonna,

Ms. Koleoso (cc'd) indicated that you are the action officer responsible for the below FOIA request. Please advise if I can provide any further information to help you as you process it.

Please also confirm that I have been assigned media status for the purpose of fees. See below for my publication history.

Best,
Shawn Musgrave
Reporter, MuckRock

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 14, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #FP-15-023773 .

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From: Ogbonna, Fanny N CIV (US)

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

Dear Mr. Musgrave,

We have received most of the contracts responsive to your request. However
one of the contracts has not yet been released by our OPSEC office for
review.
Would you like us to continue to wait for the remaining contract or would
you prefer an interim response with the responsive documents that are
available?

Fanny Ogbonna
Paralegal Specialist
U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Office of Chief Counsel
301-394-1226/ DSN 290-1226
301-394-3972 (Fax)

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

From: Shawn Musgrave

Hello -

Please send an interim response, and the remaining contract(s) as you receive them.

Best,
Shawn

From: Ogbonna, Fanny N CIV (US)

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

Mr. Musgrave,

You should receive an interim response on Monday.

Fanny

From: USARMY Adelphi MD RDECOM ARL Mailbox ARL-FOIA-Request

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

Dear Mr. Musgrave,

The interim response to your FOIA Request is attached.

Fanny Ogbonna

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