CDW-Government Contract

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* Tracking Number: GSA-2021-001422
* Requester Name: Eric Bahr
* Date Submitted: 08/02/2021
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

All contracts (and their amendments) and memorandums of understanding entered into by the GSA for services from CDW-Government LLC. All materials related to U.S. ex rel. Joe Liotine, vs. CDW-Government, Inc., 05-cv-33-DRH-DGW. Responsive materials should include but not be limited to:

• the initial Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposal, or equivalent call for contractors
• the responsive materials provided by the winning bidder
• other bidder responses
• the current contract
• all exhibits
• all amendments
• all settlements

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,

Eric Bahr

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Dear Eric Bahr:
We received your request in the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Office, in which you requested the following:
"All contracts (and their amendments) and memorandums of understanding entered into by the GSA for services from CDW-Government LLC. All materials related to U.S. ex rel. Joe Liotine, vs. CDW-Government, Inc., 05-cv-33-DRH-DGW. Responsive materials should include but not be limited to:
• the initial Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposal, or equivalent call for contractors
• the responsive materials provided by the winning bidder
• other bidder responses
• the current contract
• all exhibits
• all amendments
• all settlements
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.
The GSA FOIA Office has assigned control GSA-2021-001422 to your request. Please refer to this number in all future correspondence concerning this request. Based on this, we anticipate a response on or prior to August 31, 2021.
We have twenty (20) workdays in which to respond (excluding weekends and Federal Holidays).   However, it may not always be possible to provide the documents within this time period. In some cases, we may take an extension and will advise you. Please be advised that your request may be subject to fees for search, review and reproduction costs. Should this be the case, you will be given an estimate of the costs. All estimates are developed in Good Faith and are based on our reasonable judgment. However, due to the unique nature of each request and complexity of documents involved, actual costs to search and review the material may vary. You will be notified of fees, time frames and any other issues prior to and throughout the process.
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Respectfully,
Freedom of Information Act Requester Service Center
U.S General Service Administration
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Washington, DC 20405
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Hello Mr. Bahr,
This is in reference to your multiple General Services Administration (GSA) Freedom of Information Act Requests (FOIAs) numbers: GSA-2021-001422, GSA-2021-001423, GSA-2021-001424, and GSA-2021-001425 respectively.
The Freedom of Information Act provides authority to Federal Agencies to release documents that are specifically identified by the requester. It does not require an Agency to do an all-encompassing search of all records in order to respond to requests. As written, we need additional clarification to complete your request.
The Office managing your FOIA needs additional information in order to proceed with your FOIAs. For each of your FOIA requests, please clarify your request by letting us know the following information: •GSA-2021-001422
Request: “To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request thefollowing records: All contracts (and their amendments) and memorandums of understanding entered into by the GSA for services from CDW-Government LLC. All materials related to U.S. ex rel. Joe Liotine, vs. CDW-Government, Inc., 05-cv-33-DRH-DGW. Responsive materials should include but not be limited to:the initial Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposal, or equivalent call for contractors the responsive materials provided by the winning bidder •other bidder responses •the current contract •all exhibits •all amendments •all settlements” 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, Eric Bahr”
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•GSA-2021-001423
Request: “To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: All contracts (and their amendments) and memorandums of understanding entered into by the GSA for services from Samsung Electronics America Inc. (Samsung). All materials related to United States ex rel. Simmons v. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. et al., No. AW-11-2971 (D. Md.). Responsive materials should include but not be limited to: the initial Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposal, or equivalent call for contractors the responsive materials provided by the winning bidder other bidder responses the current contract all exhibits all amendments all settlements” 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, Eric Bahr”
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3. XXX
•GSA-2021-001424
Request: “To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: All contracts (and their amendments) and memorandums of understanding entered into by the GSA for services from Deloitte Consulting LLP. Responsive materials should include but not be limited to: the initial Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposal, or equivalent call for contractors the responsive materials provided by the winning bidderother bidder responses the current contract all exhibits all amendments all settlements 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, Eric Bahr”
Questions: Need clarification on your request for "all contracts". What specific GSA contracts are you seeking documentation on? This office administers Deloitte Consulting LLP's Alliant and Alliant 2 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) for which the IDIQ contract award document and subsequent modifications can be located on the contractor's website.
Alliant GWAC GS00Q09BGD0018 https://www2.deliotte.com/us/en/pages/publicsectior/solutions /federal-government-contract-vehicles-gsa-alliant.html Alliant 2 GWAC 47QTCK18D0029 https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/consulting/solutions/gsaalliant-two.html (https://www2)
Are you seeing information pertaining to a particular task order(s) placed under the GWACs? If so, please specify which ones by providing their contract number(s).
Need clarification on what kind of information you want from the other bidder responses? •GSA-2021-001425
Request: “To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: All contracts (and their amendments) and memorandums of understanding entered into by the GSA for services from Verizon Communications and its subsidiary MCI Communications Services Inc. dba Verizon Business Services. All materials the GSA has related to the case United States ex rel.Stephen M. Shea and 2Probe LLC v. Verizon Communications Inc., Civ. No. 1:07CV00111 (GK) (D.D.C.).
Responsive materials should include but not be limited to: the initial Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposal, or equivalent call for contractors the responsive materials provided by the winning bidder other bidder responses the current contract all exhibits all amendments all settlements 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, Eric Bahr Response:The contracts (GS00T99NRD2002 and GS00T06NSD0001) are closed and the paper files are housed in NARA.
Please provide these clarifications by August 20, 2021, otherwise we will interpret this as you no longer being interested in the matter and your FOIA requests will be canceled without further notification on our part. This action does not constitute a denial of your request nor does it affect your rights to submit future FOIA requests to this Agency.
Please reference FOIA Request number GSA-2021-001422/3/4/5 when you respond.
Respectfully,
GSA FOIA Requester Service Center
Washington DC Headquarter Office

Mr. Bahr,

The Clarification requests were sent out prematurely they were not in
final. Please ignore them. We will reach out to you when the
clarification is ready.

Respectfully,
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U.S. General Services Administration

*DeLee Ann Yaukey*

Government Information Specialist

FOIA Requester Service Center

Office of General Counsel

571-481-8586

Hello Mr. Bahr, This is in reference to your multiple General Services Administration (GSA) Freedom of Information Act Request (FOIA) numbers: GSA-2021-001422, GSA-2021-001423, GSA-2021-001424, and GSA-2021-001425 respectively. The Freedom of Information Act provides authority to Federal Agencies to release documents that are specifically identified by the requester. It does not require an Agency to do an all-encompassing search of all records in order to respond to requests. As written, we need additional clarification to complete your request. The Office managing your FOIA needs additional information in order to proceed with your FOIAs. For each of your FOIA requests, please clarify your request by letting us know the following information: GSA-2021-001422 Request : “ To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: All contracts (and their amendments) and memorandums of understanding entered into by the GSA for services from CDW-Government LLC. All materials related to U.S. ex rel. Joe Liotine , vs. CDW-Government, Inc., 05-cv-33-DRH-DGW. Responsive materials should include but not be limited to: • the initial Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposal, or equivalent call for contractors • the responsive materials provided by the winning bidder • other bidder responses • the current contract • all exhibits • all amendments • all settlements.” Question : Need clarification on your request for "all contracts". What specific GSA contracts are you seeking documentation on? Note: he contract (GS-35F-0195J) is closed and the paper files are housed in NARA. GSA-2021-001423 Request : “ To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: All contracts (and their amendments) and memorandums of understanding entered into by the GSA for services from Samsung Electronics America Inc. (Samsung). All materials related to United States ex rel. Simmons v. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. et al., No. AW-11-2971 (D. Md.). Responsive materials should include but not be limited to: • the initial Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposal, or equivalent call for contractors • the responsive materials provided by the winning bidder • other bidder responses • the current contract • all exhibits • all amendments • all settlements.” Question : Need clarification on your request for "all contracts". What specific GSA contracts are you seeking documentation on? GSA does not have a direct relationship with Samsung Electronics America Inc. What is the DUNS number for the company you are seeking documentation on? GSA-2021-001424 Request : “ To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: All contracts (and their amendments) and memorandums of understanding entered into by the GSA for services from Deloitte Consulting LLP. Responsive materials should include but not be limited to: • the initial Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposal, or equivalent call for contractors • the responsive materials provided by the winning bidder • other bidder responses • the current contract • all exhibits • all amendments • all settlements.” Questions : Need clarification on your request for "all contracts". What specific GSA contracts are you seeking documentation on? This office administers Deloitte Consulting LLP's Alliant and Alliant 2 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) for which the IDIQ contract award document and subsequent modifications can be located on the contractor's website. Alliant GWAC GS00Q09BGD0018 https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/public-sector/solutions/federal-government-contract-vehicles-gsa-alliant.html Alliant 2 GWAC 47QTCK18D0029 https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/consulting/solutions/gsa-alliant-two.html Are you seeking information pertaining to a particular task order(s) placed under the GWACs? If so, please specify which ones by providing their contract number(s). Need clarification on what kind of information you want from the other bidder responses? GSA-2021-001425 Request : “ To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: All contracts (and their amendments) and memorandums of understanding entered into by the GSA for services from Verizon Communications and its subsidiary MCI Communications Services Inc. dba Verizon Business Services. All materials the GSA has related to the case United States ex rel. Stephen M. Shea and 2Probe LLC v. Verizon Communications Inc., Civ. No. 1:07CV00111 (GK) (D.D.C.). Responsive materials should include but not be limited to: • the initial Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposal, or equivalent call for contractors • the responsive materials provided by the winning bidder • other bidder responses • the current contract • all exhibits • all amendments • all settlements.” Question : Need clarification on your request for "all contracts". What specific GSA contracts are you seeking documentation on? Note: The contracts ( GS00T99NRD2002 and GS00T06NSD0001) are closed and the paper files are housed in NARA. Please provide these clarifications by August 25, 2021 , otherwise we will interpret this as you no longer being interested in the matter and your FOIA requests will be canceled without further notification on our part. This action does not constitute a denial of your request nor does it affect your rights to submit future FOIA requests to this Agency. Please reference FOIA Request number GSA-2021-001422/3/4/5 when you respond. Respectfully, GSA FOIA Requester Service Center Washington DC Headquarter Office

Eric Bahr,

Is it safe to assume that you intended GSA-2021-001425 that please send me
a copy of GS00T99NRD2002 and GS00T06NSD001 as any materials related to
other bids for the contract.

Respectfully,

U.S. General Services Administration

*DeLee Ann Yaukey*

Government Information Specialist

FOIA Requester Service Center

Office of General Counsel

571-481-8586

GSA-2021-001422 has been processed with the following final disposition: Partial Grant/Partial Denial.
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