Elbit Systems - contract & related information
Dear Australian Federal Police,
I am writing to seek information relating to Standing Offer SON1628261 "Supply, implementation and support of an Investigations, Intelligence and Incident Management Solution" awarded to Elbit Systems of Australia Pty Ltd:
* a copy of the relevant contract with Elbit Systems
* a list of other applicants for this tender, or where this is not possible, the number of other applicants
* meeting minutes or memoranda regarding the decision to select Elbit Systems, which explain why Elbit was deemed the most suitable applicant
I understand there may be charges associated with this request and I would greatly appreciate a detailed breakdown of charges for each of the above parts, if any.
Yours faithfully,
Sam Birbeck
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Dear Mr Birbeck,
I refer to your request for access to documents under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 dated 21 August 2013 seeking access to documents
regarding Elbit Systems.
Your request has been received and is receiving attention. Attached please
find our letter of acknowledgement.
Kind regards
INGA MILDNER
TEAM MEMBER - INFORMATION ACCESS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PORTFOLIO
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Dear Mr Birbeck,
I refer to request for access to documents under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 regarding Elbit systems.
Preliminary enquiries regarding your application has indicated that there
is a large volume of documents which fall within the scope of your
request.
The AFP is satisfied that the work involved in processing your request in
its current form would substantially and unreasonably divert the resources
of the AFP from its other operations.
Accordingly, please find attached a notice of Intention to refuse to grant
access to the documents pursuant to section 24AB of the FOI Act.
Kind Regards,
ON BEHALF OF COORDINATOR
INFORMATION ACCESS
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Dear Supt. Spencer,
Thank you for your letter of 19 September regarding my FOIA 1982 request for documents relating to Elbit Systems (2014/72).
Further to our phone conversation yesterday, I would like to narrow the scope of my request as follows.
Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, I seek access to:
1. The overarching Deed of Standing Offer for "Supply, implementation and support of an Investigations, Intelligence and Incident Management Solution" for supplier Elbit Systems of Australia Pty Ltd. (SON1628261)
To clarify, I seek only the overarching deed, and not any related schedules, work orders, or other documents that would make the request impracticably large.
2. The related Tender Evaluation Report for this procurement.
For the purposes of identifying this report, I note that in our phone conversation you estimated it to be 280-350 pages in length (I understand this is only an estimate).
I would like to ask that either part be made available to me as soon as possible after it is ready for release, even if the other part is still being processed, as this will greatly assist me in conducting my research in a timely fashion.
I would also like to ask that you consider waiving any fees for the processing of this request on the grounds that it concerns a matter of public interest.
Yours sincerely,
Sam Birbeck
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Dear Mr Birbeck,
I refer to your request for access to documents under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 regarding Elbit systems.
An initial assessments of relevant documents has been conducted and
determined that consultation under 15(6) of the FOI Act is required.
Attached please find consult delay notification regarding this request.
INGA MILDNER
TEAM MEMBER - INFORMATION ACCESS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PORTFOLIO
Tel +61(0) 2 61313789 Ext 143789 Fax +61(0) 2 61326082
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Dear Mr Birbeck,
I refer to my email below and the attached consult delay advice. In the
attached letter the new due date is stated as being the 2O October 2013 in
line with the original due date. However, as the statutory time frame was
suspended in line with the intention to refuse notice issued to you on 19
September 2013 and recommenced on the 4 October 2013. The additional 30
days for consult should have commenced from 4 October 2013 providing a new
due date of 4 November 2013.
Apologies for the confusion.
Kind regards
INGA MILDNER
TEAM MEMBER - INFORMATION ACCESS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PORTFOLIO
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From: Mildner, Inga
Sent: Wednesday, 9 October 2013 4:21 PM
To: [FOI #359 email]
Subject: Freedom of Information Request - Elbit Systems- CRM: 2014/72
[SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
UNCLASSIFIED
Dear Mr Birbeck,
I refer to your request for access to documents under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 regarding Elbit systems.
An initial assessments of relevant documents has been conducted and
determined that consultation under 15(6) of the FOI Act is required.
Attached please find consult delay notification regarding this request.
INGA MILDNER
TEAM MEMBER - INFORMATION ACCESS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PORTFOLIO
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Tel +61(0) 2 61313789 Ext
143789 Fax +61(0) 2 61326082
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Dear Ms. Mildner,
Thank you for the clarification. I had thought the 20 October due date seemed a little soon under the circumstances!
I look forward to hearing from you by the amended due date of 4 November 2013.
Regards,
Sam Birbeck
UNCLASSIFIED
Dear Mr Birbeck,
Your Freedom of Information Request
I refer to your request of 21 August 2013, in which you seek access to
documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the Act).
Update re s15AC
Unfortunately this office was unable to make a decision on your request
by 4 November 2013. Accordingly, pursuant to section 15AC of the Act, a
request will be made to the Information Commissioner for a further
extension to the statutory timeframe. You will be notified by the Office
of the Australian Information Commissioner of a decision in respect of our
request for additional time in due course.
We apologise for the delay in finalising your request, however, please be
assured that we are endeavouring to complete the request as soon as
possible.
If you have any queries in relation to this matter, please do not hesitate
to contact this office.
Yours sincerely,
INGA MILDNER
TEAM MEMBER - INFORMATION ACCESS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PORTFOLIO
Tel +61(0) 2 61313789 Ext 143789 Fax +61(0) 2 61326082
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Dear Ms Mildner,
Thank you for your email of 12 November. I will await the decision of the Information Commissioner regarding an extension of the timeframe.
Yours sincerely,
Sam Birbeck
Our Ref: RQ13/01786
AFP Ref: 2014/72
Dear Mr Birbeck
The Australian Federal Police have requested an extension of time to
process your FOI request under section 15AC of the Freedom of Information
Act 1982 (Cth) to 4 December 2013.
If you wish to make any comments on this request, please do this by close
of business 19 November 2013. Any comments you provide will be taken into
consideration in my decision.
If I do not hear from you by this time, I will make my decision on the
information before me.
Yours sincerely,
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
GPO Box 2999 CANBERRA ACT 2601 |www.oaic.gov.au
Fax: +61 2 6239 9187
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RE: Freedom of Information Request - Elbit Systems- CRM: 2014/72
Dear Ms. Mildner,
I am writing because, although I never heard from the OAIC regarding a decision about the extension, the extension period would end tomorrow anyway (4 December 2013). So I thought it best to send this quick reminder and ask if you are any closer to a decision on my FOI request.
I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Yours sincerely,
Sam Birbeck
UNCLASSIFIED
Dear Mr Birbeck,
I am currently in the process of finalising your request and a decision will be provided to you as soon as possible.
Kind regards
INGA MILDNER
TEAM MEMBER - INFORMATION ACCESS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PORTFOLIO
AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE
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Dear Mr Birbeck,
Your FOI request has now been finalised. Attached please find you FOI
Decision letter, schedule and redacted documents. Please note all blank
pages have been removed from the bundle of documents.
Please also note that the documents will be provided in three separate
emails to the size of the attachments.
Kind regards
INGA MILDNER
A/SENIOR TEAM MEMBER - INFORMATION ACCESS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PORTFOLIO
Tel +61(0) 2 61313789 Ext 143789 Fax +61(0) 2 61326082
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Dear Mr Birbeck,
Part 2 now attached
INGA MILDNER
A/SENIOR TEAM MEMBER - INFORMATION
ACCESS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PORTFOLIO
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143789 Fax +61(0) 2 61326082
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From: Mildner, Inga
Sent: Friday, 20 December 2013 10:53 AM
To: [FOI #359 email]
Subject: Freedom of Information Request - Sam Birbeck - CRM: 2014/72
[SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
UNCLASSIFIED
Dear Mr Birbeck,
Your FOI request has now been finalised. Attached please find you FOI
Decision letter, schedule and redacted documents. Please note all blank
pages have been removed from the bundle of documents.
Please also note that the documents will be provided in three separate
emails to the size of the attachments.
Kind regards
INGA MILDNER
A/SENIOR TEAM MEMBER - INFORMATION
ACCESS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PORTFOLIO
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Tel +61(0) 2 61313789 Ext
143789 Fax +61(0) 2 61326082
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Dear Mr Birbeck,
Please find attached part 3
Kind regards
INGA MILDNER
A/ SENIOR TEAM MEMBER - INFORMATION
ACCESS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PORTFOLIO
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From: Mildner, Inga
Sent: Friday, 20 December 2013 10:56 AM
To: [FOI #359 email]
Subject: FW: Freedom of Information Request - Sam Birbeck - CRM: 2014/72
[SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
UNCLASSIFIED
Dear Mr Birbeck,
Part 2 now attached
INGA MILDNER
A/SENIOR TEAM MEMBER - INFORMATION
ACCESS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PORTFOLIO
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Tel +61(0) 2 61313789 Ext
143789 Fax +61(0) 2 61326082
[4]www.afp.gov.au
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Mildner, Inga
Sent: Friday, 20 December 2013 10:53 AM
To: [5][FOI #359 email]
Subject: Freedom of Information Request - Sam Birbeck - CRM: 2014/72
[SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
UNCLASSIFIED
Dear Mr Birbeck,
Your FOI request has now been finalised. Attached please find you FOI
Decision letter, schedule and redacted documents. Please note all blank
pages have been removed from the bundle of documents.
Please also note that the documents will be provided in three separate
emails to the size of the attachments.
Kind regards
INGA MILDNER
A/SENIOR TEAM MEMBER - INFORMATION
ACCESS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PORTFOLIO
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Dear Mr Birbeck,
Apologies, part 3 now attached.
Kind regards
INGA MILDNER
A/SENIOR TEAM MEMBER - INFORMATION
ACCESS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PORTFOLIO
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From: Mildner, Inga
Sent: Friday, 20 December 2013 10:57 AM
To: [FOI #359 email]
Subject: FW: Freedom of Information Request - Sam Birbeck - CRM: 2014/72
[SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
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Dear Mr Birbeck,
Please find attached part 3
Kind regards
INGA MILDNER
A/ SENIOR TEAM MEMBER - INFORMATION
ACCESS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PORTFOLIO
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Tel +61(0) 2 61313789 Ext
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UNCLASSIFIED
From: Mildner, Inga
Sent: Friday, 20 December 2013 10:56 AM
To: [5][FOI #359 email]
Subject: FW: Freedom of Information Request - Sam Birbeck - CRM: 2014/72
[SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
UNCLASSIFIED
Dear Mr Birbeck,
Part 2 now attached
INGA MILDNER
A/SENIOR TEAM MEMBER - INFORMATION
ACCESS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PORTFOLIO
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Tel +61(0) 2 61313789 Ext
143789 Fax +61(0) 2 61326082
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UNCLASSIFIED
From: Mildner, Inga
Sent: Friday, 20 December 2013 10:53 AM
To: [8][FOI #359 email]
Subject: Freedom of Information Request - Sam Birbeck - CRM: 2014/72
[SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
UNCLASSIFIED
Dear Mr Birbeck,
Your FOI request has now been finalised. Attached please find you FOI
Decision letter, schedule and redacted documents. Please note all blank
pages have been removed from the bundle of documents.
Please also note that the documents will be provided in three separate
emails to the size of the attachments.
Kind regards
INGA MILDNER
A/SENIOR TEAM MEMBER - INFORMATION
ACCESS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PORTFOLIO
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Tel +61(0) 2 61313789 Ext
143789 Fax +61(0) 2 61326082
[10]www.afp.gov.au
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Sam Birbeck left an annotation ()
The AFP were really good to work with. They were happy to help with the wording of my request and didn't charge me. The request took a pretty long time to fill but I think that was understandable considering the nature of the material. The disappointment is that most of the detail I was after has been redacted. Again, maybe that was to be expected.