Want me to put together a PO? If you give me an hour or so I can find the 100mil order
Summary
Exhibit 10, an email chain of March 23 and 24, 2020 between John Thomas, who signs as President of Blueflame Strategies, and Michael Wong, a Contracts Administrator. Thomas sends a sales sheet, says Blueflame can make children's n95 masks at about 9 mil units a month, and proposes payment of 75% up front with the balance upon delivery. Wong says only approved N95 masks can be accepted and asks the price per unit, and Thomas gives a range of $3.80-$4.80 plus shipping, handling and tax. Wong then asks whether they can execute that day, and Thomas offers to put together a PO and find the 100mil order.
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- 2021-05-06
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“Want me to put together a PO? If you give me an hour or so I can find the 100mil order.”
Original at ecf.vaed.uscourts.gov, dated 2021-05-06. Archived at Pandemic Darlings, https://pandemicdarlings.com/source-documents/2021-05-06-want-me-to-put-together-a-po-if-you-give-me-an-hour-or-so-i-can-find-the-100mil/
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EXHIBIT 10 Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD Document 130-10 Filed 05/06/21 Page 1 of 14 PageID# 1520 Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD Document 130-10 Filed 05/06/21 Page 2 of 14 PageID# 1521 From: John Thomas [nnailto:john@blueflame.agencV1 Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 6:13 PM To: Wong, Michael@DGS <Michael.Wong@do.ca.gov> Subject: Re: Medical Supplies Sheet AUTiON: This email originated from a NON-State email address. Do not click links or open attachments unless you are certain of the sender's authenticity. Michael, Here is our STD document to begin this process. Thanks again, John On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 4:51 PM John Thomas <john@blueflame.agency> wrote: Yes absolutely. Want me to put together a PO? If you give me an hour or so I can find the 100mil order. Sound good? On Tue, Mar 24, 2020, 4:45 PM Wong, Michael@DGS <Michael.Wong@dgs.ca.gov> wrote: Got it, can we execute on this today? Respectfully, CONFIDENTIAL BFM000110968 Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD Document 130-10 Filed 05/06/21 Page 3 of 14 PageID# 1522 /64ael 14 Contracts Administrator Phone: 916-441-9619 Email: Michael.Woncados.ca.00v Beware of Fraudulent Activity! — DGS has recently been made aware of fraudulent Purchase Orders and Spoof emails issued to the vendor community. Always confirm the validity of any Purchase Order by contacting the agency making the request. Do not process any order that appears suspicious. Do not click on any hyperlinks from a suspicious email. A list of State agency contact information is provided on the DGS website located at htth://www.d_gs.ca.gov/pd/Programs/Delegated.aspx. Be vigilant by confirming valid State of California emails and phone numbers at httbs://cold.qovons.ca.dov/. Vigilance is everyone's responsibility. For more information please visit htip://Www.dos.ca.00v/pd/Horne/FRAUDALERT.asbx. From: John Thomas [nnailto:john@blueflameagencV1 Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 4:40 PM To: Wong, Michael@DGS <Michael.Wong@dgs.ca.gov> Subject: Re: Medical Supplies Sheet This email originated from a NON-State email address. Do not click links or open attachments unless you are certain of the sender's authenticity. Understood that's what I figured. The prior production numbers I quoted are just your approved N95's. Regarding cost, pricing is volatile but the range is from $3.80-$4.80 plus shipping, handling and tax for the N95's. John On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 4:11 PM Wong, Michael@DGS <Michael.Wong@dgs.ca.gov> wrote: CONFIDENTIAL BFM000110969 Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD Document 130-10 Filed 05/06/21 Page 4 of 14 PageID# 1523 Yes, we can only accept the approve N95 masks (specifically the model numbers I texted you). How much per unit? Respectfully, Aeklei wolf, Contracts Administrator Phone: 916-441-9619 Email: Michael.Wondadgs.ca.gov Beware of Fraudulent Activity! — DGS has recently been made aware of fraudulent Purchase Orders and Spoof emails issued to the vendor community. Always confirm the validity of any Purchase Order by contacting the agency making the request. Do not process any order that appears suspicious. Do not click on any hyperlinks from a suspicious email. A list of State agency contact information is provided on the DGS website located at htto://www.cios.ca.00v/pd/Proorams/Delegated.aspx. Be vigilant by confirming valid State of California emails and phone numbers at https://cold.dovops.ca.uov/. Vigilance is everyone's responsibility. For more information please visit httu://www.ds:is.ca.uoviod/Home/FRAUDALERT.asox. From: John Thomas [nnailto:iohn@blueflame.agencyl Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 4:02 PM To: Wong, Michael@DGS <Michael.Wong@dgs.ca.gov> Subject: Re: Medical Supplies Sheet This emai► originated from a NON-State email address. Do not click links or open attachments unless you are certain of the sender's authenticity. Michael, Here's what we can do: 2 million units - Ready in 3 days - arrive to Calif on day 7 - Henry CONFIDENTIAL BFM000110970 Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD Document 130-10 Filed 05/06/21 Page 5 of 14 PageID# 1524 6 million units - ready immediately - have to ship - SU 25-30 million units - delivered within 30 days - Henry 25 additional units within 30 days - SU We can deliver 63,000,0000 masks within 30 days for sure. I assume you cannot accept kn95's? I can source the other 37 million but I need to hear back from my other manufacturers before I can quote exact capacities. Thanks, John On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 3:20 PM John Thomas <iohn@blueflame.agency> wrote: Yes will do right away. I'll have mask quantities to you quickly. On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 3:16 PM Wong, Michael@DGS <Michael.Wong@dgs.ca.gov> wrote: Can you please fill this out (will need it for payment)? Respectfully, CONFIDENTIAL BFM000110971 Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD Document 130-10 Filed 05/06/21 Page 6 of 14 PageID# 1525 /tite4ad Contracts Administrator Phone: 916-441-9619 Email: Michael.Woncados.ca.00v Beware of Fraudulent Activity! — DGS has recently been made aware of fraudulent Purchase Orders and Spoof emails issued to the vendor community. Always confirm the validity of any Purchase Order by contacting the agency making the request. Do not process any order that appears suspicious. Do not click on any hyperlinks from a suspicious emaiL A list of State agency contact information is provided on the DGS website located at htt ://www.d s.ca. ov/ d/Pro rams/Dele ated.as x. Be vigilant by confirming valid State of California emails and phone numbers at https://cold.eovotas.ca.uov/. Vigilance is everyone's responsibility. For more information please visit httb://www.das.ca.uov/pd/Home/FRAUDALERT.asqx. From: John Thomas [nnailto:john@blueflame.agency1 Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 1:34 PM To: Wong, Michael@DGS <Michael.Wong@dgs.ca.gov> Subject: Re: Medical Supplies Sheet t.4.4. This email originated from a NON-State email address. Do not click links or open attachments unless you are certain of the sender's authenticity. Hi Michael, To be transparent, here's our inventory list for one of my many manufacturers. You'll see offerings, and timeline. In terms of payment we need 75% up front and the balance upon delivery. Of course you can inspect/reject and we'll refund payment. How much inventory do you want? I have access to much more than this but I thought this would be a good starting point. Also I did source last night a hand sanitizer manufacturer in california as well as a plastic face shield manufacturer. We'll be ready in a few days to send you this product if you're interested. CONFIDENTIAL BFM000110972 Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD Document 130-10 Filed 05/06/21 Page 7 of 14 PageID# 1526 Thanks, John On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 1:14 PM Wong, Michael@DGS <Michael.Wong@dgs.ca.gov> wrote: What quantities are you able to deliver? And what payment terms are there? Respectfully, Contracts Administrator Phone: 916-441-9619 Email: Michael.Wonondos.ca.00v Beware of Fraudulent Activity! — DGS has recently been made aware of fraudulent Purchase Orders and Spoof emails issued to the vendor community. Always confirm the validity of any Purchase Order by contacting the agency making the request. Do not process any order that appears suspicious. Do not click on any hyperlinks from a suspicious email. A list of State agency contact information is provided on the DGS website located at http://www.das.ca.gov/pd/Proqrams/Delegated.aspx. Be vigilant by confirming valid State of California emails and phone numbers at htt s://cold. ovo s.ca. ov/. Vigilance is everyone's responsibility. For more information please visit htto://www.dos.ca.aoWpd/Home/FRAUDALERT.aspx. From: John Thomas [nriailto:john@blueflame%agencV1 Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 9:30 AM To: Wong, Michael@DGS <Michael.Wong@dgs.ca.gov> Subject: Re: Medical Supplies Sheet NON: This email originated from a NON-State email address. Do not click links or open attachments unless you are certain of the sender's authenticity. CONFIDENTIAL BFM000110973 Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD Document 130-10 Filed 05/06/21 Page 8 of 14 PageID# 1527 Dear Michael, Is this what you mean for specs? Please see attached. Can you provide me with a rough estimate of much and by when you need it I can start shuffling around things on my end now to make sure we can get you what you need? Thanks! John On Mon, Mar 23, 2020 at 9:43 PM John Thomas <iohn@blueflame.agency> wrote: Thanks, Michael. Yes I have all the spec sheets I'll package up. We can do a 75% prepayment and the balance upon receipt. I have to give them pre- payment but you have the 48 hour inspection period or you can reject the goods and you get a refund. Also I just got word from my lead manufacturer that we need to place an order for 100mil n95 masks or they will sell them to the UK. I HIGHLY suggest we lock them in now. We can have you place a deposit on the 100mil mask order to make sure the inventory doesn't disappear and then do the usual 75% prepayment per lot that gets shipped over time. I'm happy to show you the text messages back and forth to this manufacturer. We literally have 9 hours to make this call on the masks I strongly encourage that you move on this one. Thanks again. As always I'm available 24/7. John CONFIDENTIAL BFM000110974 Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD Document 130-10 Filed 05/06/21 Page 9 of 14 PageID# 1528 On Mon, Mar 23, 2020 at 6:52 PM Wong, Michael@DGS <Michael.Won2@dgs.ca.gov> wrote: John, do you have specification sheets for the N95 masks and the COVIDI9 test kits? Also, what other options do we have for payment to foreign manufacturers? Respectfully, /44a /4 Contracts Administrator Phone: 916-441-9619 Email: Michael.Wonandos.ca.dov Beware of Fraudulent Activity! — DGS has recently been made aware of fraudulent Purchase Orders and Spoof emails issued to the vendor community. Always confirm the validity of any Purchase Order by contacting the agency making the request. Do not process any order that appears suspicious. Do not click on any hyper/inks from a suspicious email. A list of State agency contact information is provided on the DGS website located at http://www.dgs.ca.gov/pci/Programs/Delegated.aspx. Be vigilant by confirming valid State of California emails and phone numbers at https://cold.ciovops.ca.gov/. Vigilance is everyone's responsibility. For more information please visit httpl/www.dos.ca.aoviod/Home/FRAUDALERT.astax. From: John Thomas [nnailto:lohn(ablueflame.agencY1 Sent: Monday, March 23, 2020 6:38 PM To: Wong, Michael@DGS <Michael.Wong@dgs.ca.gov> Subject: Medical Supplies Sheet CAUTION; This email originated from a NON-State email address. Do not click links or open attachments unless you are certain of the sender's authenticity. Dear Michael, CONFIDENTIAL BFM000110975 Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD Document 130-10 Filed 05/06/21 Page 10 of 14 PageID# 1529 Pleasure texting with you. Here's our sales sheet for today. I have some inventory in california, some in Mexico and a huge global supply chain that can service any need you have going forward. Hand sanitizer I just came into a bunch of inventory of hand sanitizer based here in Riverside, California that is 80% alcohol levels. Also we can make children's n95 masks now at about 9 mil units a month. This isn't on the sales sheet. 75,000 6oz units that we can private label. 1 mil bottles of 2oz hand sanitizer. If you want I can have this moved to you tomorrow. Please let me know what the next steps are. Thanks again! John John Thomas President Blueflame Strategies c. (818) 636-6522 e. john@blueflame.agency CONFIDENTIAL BFM000110976 Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD Document 130-10 Filed 05/06/21 Page 11 of 14 PageID# 1530 John Thomas President Blueflame Strategies c. (818) 636-6522 e. iohn@blueflame.agencv John Thomas President Blueflame Strategies c. (818) 636-6522 e. iohn@blueflame.agency John Thomas President Blueflame Strategies c. (818) 636-6522 CONFIDENTIAL BFM000110977 Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD Document 130-10 Filed 05/06/21 Page 12 of 14 PageID# 1531 e. j ohn@blue flame. agency John Thomas President Blueflame Strategies c. (818) 636-6522 e. j_ohn@blueflame . agency John Thomas President Blueflame Strategies c. (818) 636-6522 e. i ohn@blueflame. agency John Thomas President Blueflame Strategies CONFIDENTIAL BFM000110978 Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD Document 130-10 Filed 05/06/21 Page 13 of 14 PageID# 1532 c. (818) 636-6522 e. ohn@blueflame.agency John Thomas President Blueflame Strategies c. (818) 636-6522 e. I ohn@blueflame.agency John Thomas President Blueflame Strategies c. (818) 636-6522 e. ohn@blueflame.agency CONFIDENTIAL BFM000110979 Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD Document 130-10 Filed 05/06/21 Page 14 of 14 PageID# 1533
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