OBP005793

From: (b) (6)

To: (b) (6)
Subject: Fw: Steeel Mesh
Date: Friday, March 14, 2008 7:25:59 AM

I went in and spoke with Jeff about it.

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From: SELF, JEFFREY D
To: (b) (6)
Sent: Fri Mar 14 07:20:53 2008
Subject: FW: Steeel Mesh

Impact?

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From: ADAMS, ROWDY D [mailto:ROWDY.Adams@dhs.gov]

Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 7:17 AM
To: FLOSSMAN, LOREN W
Cc: GIDDENS, GREGORY; SELF, JEFFREY D; Colburn, Ronald S
Subject: RE: Steeel Mesh

Jeff/Loren

As long as we are asking about the 6 gauge versus 4 gauge, there are a couple of other areas where
there might be some cost savings that need to be explored for operational impacts.

1. 5 inch gap between bollards instead of 4 inch gap (considerable cost savings, about 10%)
2. Angle at top of bollards

I believe that there are a few more that need to be discussed and some analysis done to measure
impact versus just anecdotal information. But if the difference is negligible, we need to consider the
cost. Lots of $$$ are being spent and if we can stretch them further, that’s more for the field.

Loren…can you prep something for OBP to look at that would be a bit more comprehensive? Gauge,
width, angle, etc….

Thanks

Rowdy
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From: GIDDENS, GREGORY [mailto:GREGORY.Giddens@dhs.gov]

Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 6:50 AM
To: SELF, JEFFREY D; Colburn, Ronald S
Cc: Adams, Rowdy D; FLOSSMAN, LOREN W
Subject: RE: Steeel Mesh

Roger. We thought the best option might be to go to 6 gauge mesh based on supply, but wanted tot
through out the bollard option. I am sure landowners would appreciate the need to keep the US steel
market in business if we decided to go to bollards!

Understand the need to assess operational impact.

Greg G

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From: SELF, JEFFREY D

Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 6:33 AM
To: GIDDENS, GREGORY; 'Colburn, Ronald S'
Cc: 'Rowdy.Adams@dhs.gov'; 'FLOSSMAN, LOREN W'
Subject: RE: Steeel Mesh

Greg,

I’ll have to get with the Sectors and get their take on the impact and operational concerns. As you may
recall during the outreach efforts many of the land owners wanted to know what type of fence they
were getting. With the blessing of SBInet we told the Sectors they could discuss the specs with them.
My concern is will we be perceived as going back on our word and of course the operational impact
question.

Jeff

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From: GIDDENS, GREGORY

Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 6:26 AM
To: Colburn, Ronald S; SELF, JEFFREY D
Cc: 'Rowdy.Adams@dhs.gov'; FLOSSMAN, LOREN W
Subject: Steeel Mesh
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Ron/Jeff,

We have been working on steel mesh based on the requirement to have 4 gauge vs 6 gauge. It seems
that there is not enough US capacity in the US for the 4 gauge. We can get 60% of the mesh needed
domestically, but will then have to go overseas and to make it worse, the countries to go to are not
covered by the Tariff and Trade Act. We can obtain the needed material domestically if we allow the
remaining 40% to be filled with 6 gauge. Another option is to swap out the mesh style for the bollard
style pedestrian fence. Our ability to go to a non-TTA country in the timeframe we need is not
probable.

The TI will be going to OBP to see if we can adjust the requirement to be a mix of 4 and 6 gauge or
provide flexibility for bollard style. Just wanted to give you a heads-up. Happy to chat if you desire.

Thanks,

Greg G