The Freedom of Information Act Program (DODR 5400.07) allows the general public, including foreign citizens, military and civilian personnel acting as private citizens, to request records electronically or in writing from the Federal Government. Requestors can seek contract related documentation as well as other records originating within the Hanscom Requester Service Center area of responsibility. 

The following links have more information on the Department of Defense FOIA program including the DOD FOIA Handbook and the Department of the Air Force FOIA and compliance page: DOD FOIA Handbook and Department of the Air Force compliance page for FOIA

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- The request must include valid form of identification such as a copy of a photo ID or driver's license.

- Include your full name and current address so we may mail your response.

- Describe the record you are seeking in detail. Details may include information about the document; the specific "System of Records Notice," or SORN, including the "System ID" and "System Name," where the records can be found; and the time frame to be searched.

- As a resource, utilize the Defense Privacy and Civil Liberties Division SORN page https://dpcld.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNs/. Each SORN has a specific Record Access Procedure category; please include the detailed information from that section in your request.

- Only the individual to whom the record pertains can request the records.

- Sign your request. Your signature must be notarized or submitted via an unsworn declaration in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746, a law that permits statements to be made under penalty of perjury as a substitute for notarization.

- If you are executing the unsworn declaration within the United States, its territories, possessions, or commonwealths, it must read as follows: "I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature)."

- If you are executing the unsworn declaration outside the United States, it must read as follows: "I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature)."

WHERE TO SEND A PA REQUEST

You can mail a request to the "HANSCOM FOIA/PA RSC" if the records pertain to Hanscom using the above address or sending a Privacy Act request to the Department of the Air Force at the below address:

Department of the Air Force
Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Office
1000 Air Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330-1000

Since Privacy Act requests must be signed, we cannot accept e-mail requests.

For more information, visit the United States Air Force Privacy Act Office home page or https://www.privacy.af.mil/Home/Welcome/.