From: (b) (6)

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Subject: Re: VF Tasker from IPR
Date: Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:29:42 AM

That will be SBI TI's part to figure out cost comparison. The sectors chose from a toolbox in
comparison to operational needs. To be honest, cost is not our concern. The right type of fence in the
right places is our focus.

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Sent: Thu Feb 28 10:26:55 2008

Subject: RE: VF Tasker from IPR

Yes, I did. But I wanted to make sure everyone knew what Greg Giddens was specifically looking for.
I know cost & schedule probably was even criteria for OBP’s selection, but that’s what Giddens was
emphasizing, so I wanted to mention it. I told him it was probably primarily operation need and terrain
constraints.

(b) (6)

Business Manager, Operations and Reporting

SBI - Tactical Infrastructure Program (PF225, VF300)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:25 AM
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Subject: RE: VF Tasker from IPR

Did you not read my message? We are asking the field to provide a brief justification for the VF and
any factors and considerations that went into their decision. Sounds a lot like what you are asking
for… I can tell you cost and schedule was not high on our priority list, all decisions are operationally
driven.

(b) (6)
Assistant Chief
OPA Division
Office of Border Patrol
(b) (6)

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Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:18 AM
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Subject: RE: VF Tasker from IPR

No……this is why I would like to discuss. We already have a doc with the fence types identified.
Justification is for why that type of VF was chosen, whether cost or schedule was considered, or just
operational needs & terrain features. Probably would be good to justify also why VF is needed there,
like we did for PF. Since I was at the meeting & spoke to (b) about it, I just want to make sure we
all have the same understanding. We have the most up to (6)date list of segments updated at 930pm last
night, so I want to make sure we use that in the solicitation from the field.

(b) (6)

Business Manager, Operations and Reporting

SBI - Tactical Infrastructure Program (PF225, VF300)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:15 AM
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Subject: Re: VF Tasker from IPR
I have (b) (6) on this and I am currently reviewing his solicitation that will be going out to the
field. My understanding is (b) wants our preference of fence type and a short justification and any
(6)the decision.
consideration that went into

(b)
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Sent: Thu Feb 28 10:07:57 2008

Subject: Re: VF Tasker from IPR

I took a (b) (6) day today. (b) is there and is wanting to make sure that discussion happens. He
(6)
can do that, I don't know his schedule though. I attached him onto this email. Let me know though.
(b)
(6)
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Sent: Thu Feb 28 10:01:58 2008
Subject: VF Tasker from IPR

Hey,(b) (6)

Do you have a few minutes to discuss the VF type tasker from the IPR yesterday? I wanted to make
sure we all had the same understanding of it, and talk about format we need to put it in for you to
send out to the sector.

(b) (6)

Business Manager, Operations and Reporting

SBI - Tactical Infrastructure Program (PF225, VF300)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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