FOIA - USSOCOM - SOFWERX

J Ader filed this request with the U.S. Special Operations Command - USSOCOM of the United States of America.
Tracking #

USSOCOM FOIA 2019-064

2019-064

Due Dec. 26, 2018
Est. Completion None
Status
Awaiting Response

Communications

From: J Ader


To Whom It May Concern:

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

All documentation pertaining to USSOCOM's partnership and underlying work/programs with SOFWERX (https://www.sofwerx.org/).

For more clarity, please reference the first sentence on their homepage: "SOFWERX was created under a Partnership Intermediary Agreement between Doolittle Institute and the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)."

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,

J Ader

From:

Hello Mr. Ader,

We received your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request (copy attached) for information pertaining to SOFWERX and have assigned it USSOCOM FOIA 2019-064. Please refer to this number should you have any questions concerning your request. It appears we inadvertently did not acknowledge your request when received.

Your request is being processed in accordance with procedural requirements promulgated in Department of Defense (DoD) Regulation 5400.07, which is available on the internet at: https://open.defense.gov/Portals/23/Documents/FOIA/FOIA_Resources/DoDM%205400.07.pdf?ver=2017-03-15-135646-847. The actual processing time normally depends upon its complexity, whether it involves sensitive records, voluminous records, extensive searches, consultation among DoD components or other agencies, and our administrative workload. We have, however, been working this request since it was received, date stamped, and logged into our database on November 27, 2018.

We are nearing completion of your request, but upon review of the original inquiry (attached) we are unable to determine what category (commercial, educational, non-commercial scientific, news media, or other requester) you fall under and what fees, if any, should be charged for the processing of your request.

Please advise.

Also, in the future, if you require any further information and decide to file a FOIA with this Command, please consider accessing our electronic FOIA request at: https://www.socom.mil/FOIA/Pages/E-FOIARequests.aspx. Completing all fields included on the FOIA E-Request Form will ensure all needed information is provided and allow for a more timely response.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Kind Regards,

Connie

Connie H. Rupp
USSOCOM Acquisition FOIA Officer
7701 Tampa Point Blvd.
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: 813 826-4030
DSN: 299-4030
SVOIP: 299-5990
JWICS: rc06973@socom.ic.gov
JIANT: ruppch@soc.smil.mil

From:

Mr. Ader,

I believe these are automated emails being sent to this Command regarding USSOCOM FOIA 2019-064; if you would kindly see the email sent to you yesterday and advise, it would be greatly appreciated.

PLEASE note the case number for ease in tracking your request.

Kind Regards,

Connie

Connie H. Rupp
USSOCOM Acquisition FOIA Officer
7701 Tampa Point Blvd.
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: 813 826-4030
DSN: 299-4030
SVOIP: 299-5990
JWICS: rc06973@socom.ic.gov
JIANT: ruppch@soc.smil.mil

From: J Ader

Hi Connie,

Following up on your response from USSOCOM FOIA 2019-064 - I am with a journalism non-profit (registered 501c3) whose work has published in Splinter News, MuckRock, and the Chicago Reader. We request your office provide us a fee waiver and also a fee category of "news media".

Thanks, and do let me know if you need any further information from my end.

- J. Ader

From: U.S. Special Operations Command - USSOCOM

Hello Mr. Ader,

Requests are processed on a first-in, first-out basis and the complexity of the case. There were a number of requests ahead of yours in our queue, however, it is being worked to completion as expeditiously as possible.

I was out of the office and recently returned, therefore, I apologize for the delay in finalizing your request, USSOCOM FOIA 2019-064. I hope to provide you with a final response to your request within 30-60 days, it could be less.

Thank you for your time and patience.
Regards,

Connie

Connie H. Rupp
USSOCOM Acquisition FOIA Officer
7701 Tampa Point Blvd.
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: 813 826-4030
DSN: 299-4030
SVOIP: 299-5990
JWICS: rc06973@socom.ic.gov
JIANT: ruppch@soc.smil.mil

From: U.S. Special Operations Command - USSOCOM

Hello Mr. Ader,

We apologize for the delay, some requests in our queue received before USSOCOM FOIA 2019-064 were being finalized.

This request is being processed and we hope to have it completed within the next week or two, it could be more since there is a Holiday weekend coming up. Subject matter experts, whose review for release determination is required, may be out of the office.

Thank you for your patience and consideration. Have a good day!

Kind Regards,

Connie

Connie H. Rupp
USSOCOM Acquisition FOIA Officer
7701 Tampa Point Blvd.
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: 813 826-4030
DSN: 299-4030
SVOIP: 299-5990
JWICS: rc06973@socom.ic.gov
JIANT: ruppch@soc.smil.mil

From: U.S. Special Operations Command - USSOCOM

Good morning Mr. Ader,

We apologize for the delay in completing your request and the extending time it has taken us to provide you with a response to your inquiry; however, multiple cases were received ahead of your FOIA request and took precedence to finalize.

We hope to have a final response to you within the next 2-3 weeks.

Thank you for your patience and consideration.


Kind Regards,

Connie

Connie H. Rupp
USSOCOM Acquisition FOIA Officer
7701 Tampa Point Blvd.
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: 813 826-4030
DSN: 299-4030
SVOIP: 299-5990
JWICS: rc06973@socom.ic.gov
JIANT: ruppch@soc.smil.mil

From: U.S. Special Operations Command - USSOCOM

Hello Mr. Ader,

This pertains to your request for information received at U.S. Special
Operations Command (USSOCOM) on November 27, 2018, that was
assigned control number USSOCOM FOIA 2019-064 (attached).

We apologize for the delay in responding to your request for information.
Due to the large number of requests ahead of yours in our multi-track
processing queue, those backlog requests required attention before
completing your inquiry.

We are committed to reducing these outstanding requests and satisfying those
for which the requesters are still interested by continuing to work our
backlog and close requests one by one.

Please respond by close of business on September 29, 2020; if we do not hear
from you, we will assume you no longer require the information and will
close this FOIA request with no further action from this office.

We appreciate your time and consideration regarding this matter and we
sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that our delay may have caused.

Thank you and have a good day! Stay safe.

Kind regards,

Connie

Connie H. Rupp
USSOCOM Acquisition FOIA Officer
7701 Tampa Point Blvd.
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: 813 826-4030
DSN: 299-4030
SVOIP: 299-5990
JWICS: rc06973@SOCOM.ic.gov
JIANT: ruppch@socom.smil.mil

From: J Ader

Hello,

I am replying based on the last message I have received from your agency - I am still requiring this information based on my original request.

Let me know if you need anything else from my end.

Regards,
- J. Ader

From: U.S. Special Operations Command - USSOCOM

Good morning Mr. Ader,

Thank you for your below response, we will continue to process your request
to completion and provide you with a final response as soon as it is
completed.

Again, we apologize for any inconvenience.

Have a good day.

Kind Regards,

Connie

Connie H. Rupp
USSOCOM Acquisition FOIA Officer
7701 Tampa Point Blvd.
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: 813 826-4030
DSN: 299-4030
SVOIP: 299-5990
JWICS: rc06973@SOCOM.ic.gov
JIANT: ruppch@socom.smil.mil

From: U.S. Special Operations Command - USSOCOM

Good morning Mr. Ader,

Due to the number of requests received before your inquiry that were logged
into our queue and are currently ahead of yours, and because we process
requests on a first-in, first-out basis and based on complexity, your
request is being processed as quickly as possible. We estimate the
completion of this request to be within 9-12 months, it could be more or
less.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your time, patience,
and consideration.

Have a good day.

Kind Regards,

Connie

Connie H. Rupp
USSOCOM Acquisition FOIA Officer
7701 Tampa Point Blvd.
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: 813 826-4030
DSN: 299-4030
SVOIP: 299-5990
JWICS: rc06973@SOCOM.ic.gov
JIANT: ruppch@socom.smil.mil

From: U.S. Special Operations Command - USSOCOM

Good morning Mr. Ader,

As noted below in a recent status update, there were a number of requests
received and logged-in ahead of yours that are currently in our database
queue. We process requests for information on a first-in, first-out basis,
and the complexity of the request. We estimate the completion of USSOCOM
FOIA 2019-064 to be within 9-12 months, it could be more or less.

Your request is being processed as quickly as possible, and we thank you for
your time, patience, and consideration.

Have a good day.


Kind Regards,

Connie

Connie H. Rupp
USSOCOM Acquisition FOIA Officer
7701 Tampa Point Blvd.
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: 813 826-4030
DSN: 299-4030
SVOIP: 299-5990
JWICS: rc06973@SOCOM.ic.gov
JIANT: ruppch@socom.smil.mil

From: U.S. Special Operations Command - USSOCOM

Good morning Mr. Ader,

We had a considerable backlog of requests ahead of yours in our database
queue when your inquiry was received; and we process requests on a first-in,
first-out basis, and based on complexity. We are working on each FOIA
request as expeditiously as possible. We hope to have a response to your
request, USSOCOM FOIA 2019-064, completed within 6-12 months, it could be
more or less.

Your time, patience, and consideration are greatly appreciated.


Kind Regards,

Connie

Connie H. Rupp
USSOCOM Acquisition FOIA Officer
7701 Tampa Point Blvd.
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: 813 826-4030
DSN: 299-4030
SVOIP: 299-5990
JWICS: rc06973@SOCOM.ic.gov
JIANT: ruppch@socom.smil.mil

From: U.S. Special Operations Command - USSOCOM

Mr. Ader,

The attached Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request submitted to the U.S.
Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) was received and acknowledged in November
2018, and assigned control number USSOCOM FOIA 2019-064.

As of today, June 28, 2024, your request has not yet been processed to
completion due to a change in personnel, preceding requests ahead of yours in
the database queue, other requests taking priority, or for reasons beyond our
control. With this email, we are asking if there is a continued interest in a
response to this request or to consider closing your inquiry that might be
obsolete, nonessential, or no longer necessary to accomplish, assist, or
finalize a requirement.

We are committed to reducing these outstanding requests and satisfying those
for which the requesters are still interested by extending our efforts to work
our backlog and closing requests one by one. Please respond by close of
business on July 19, 2024; if we do not hear from you, we will assume you no
longer require the information and will close this FOIA request with no
further action from this office.

We appreciate your time and consideration regarding this matter and apologize
for any inconvenience that our delay may have caused.

Thank you!

Regards,

Connie

Connie H. Rupp

USSOCOM Acquisition FOIA/FOIA/PA/CL Officer

U.S. Special Operations Command

Phone: (813) 826-4030

DSN: 299-4030

SVOIP: 299-5990

NIPR: <mailto:connie.rupp@socom.mil> connie.rupp@socom.mil

SIPR: <mailto:connie.rupp@socom.smil.mil> connie.rupp@socom.smil.mil

JWICS: (Upon request)

From: J Ader

Hi,

This response is to verify that I am still interested in your agency continuing to process/produce records for my request (FOIA 2019-064)

Thanks,
-JA

From: U.S. Special Operations Command - USSOCOM

Good morning Mr. Ader,

Thank you, we will process USSOCOM FOIA 2019-064 to completion and provide a
final response as soon as possible.

Have a good day.

Regards,

Connie

Connie H. Rupp

USSOCOM Acquisition FOIA/FOIA/PA/CL Officer

U.S. Special Operations Command

Phone: (813) 826-4030

DSN: 299-4030

SVOIP: 299-5990

NIPR: <mailto:connie.rupp@socom.mil> connie.rupp@socom.mil

SIPR: <mailto:connie.rupp@socom.smil.mil> connie.rupp@socom.smil.mil

JWICS: (Upon request)

From: U.S. Special Operations Command - USSOCOM

Hi Mr. Ader,

Working on it, hope to have a final response to you within the next 3-4 weeks regarding USSOCOM FOIA 2019-064.

Our apologies for the delay, we have a considerable backlog and we are diligently processing these cases…one by one.

Have a good day.

Kind regards,

Connie

Connie H. Rupp

USSOCOM Acquisition FOIA/FOIA/PA/CL Officer

U.S. Special Operations Command

Phone: (813) 826-4030

DSN: 299-4030

SVOIP: 299-5990

NIPR: <mailto:connie.rupp@socom.mil> connie.rupp@socom.mil

SIPR: <mailto:connie.rupp@socom.smil.mil> connie.rupp@socom.smil.mil

JWICS: (Upon request)

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