Attachment 1 — No. 1:21-cr-00005 (E.D. Va., Dkt. 15-1, filed 06/10/21)

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Attachment 1 to Document 15-1 in Case 1:21-cr-00005-RDA, filed 06/10/21, made up of letters about Mr. Robert Stewart, Jr. A letter dated November 17, 2017 from Thomas D Stapleton, Director Global Markets & Investments, DoD CFIUS, thanks Stewart for leading the Government Accountabilities Audit of the DoD's Effectiveness of CFIUS. A letter dated March 6, 2015 from Andre Gudger, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, states that Stewart was selected in August of 2014 as Assistant Director of Acquisition Compliance for the Department of Defense's Office of Small Business Programs and recommends that Stewart be interviewed for a Senior Executive position. A May 29, 2019 certification letter concerns the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program.

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Case 1:21-cr-00005-RDA Document 15-1 Filed 06/10/21 Page 1 of 8 PagelD# 157

ATTACHEMENT 1
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense
Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics
3330 Defense Pentagon
Washington, DC 20103

Mr. Robert (Rob) Stewart, Jr, November 17, 2017
Acting - Deputy Director ae
US, Department of Defense

Global Markets and In

3330 Defense Pentago

Washington, DC 20301

Dear Mr, Stewart:

It is with greatest gratitude that I would like to Offer my sincere thank you for the
efforts in which you have demonstrated while working under my direct
supervision. As my Deputy you’ve proven your ability to handle a muititude of
challenging and difficult situations, while maintaining the upmost
professionalism. Upon your arrival, you immediately sought to address the
challenges inherent in our organization and you were deliberate and persistent in
overcoming these significant obstacles. Your efforts in leading the Government
Accountabilities Audit of the DoD’s Effectiveness of CFIUS was amongst the
most professional engagements I’ve personally witnessed.

The dedication to the mission, tenacious attitude and broad acquisition expertise
is second to none. I am quite confident that you will continue to excel and exude
excellence throughout your career. I wish you nothing but the absolute best in
your continued career progression in service of our great Nation.

Sincerely,

Mr. Thomas D Stapleton, SES
U.S. Department of Defense
Director

Global Markets & Investments,
DoD CFIUS
t of Veterans Services

: Telephone: (804) 786-0220
Fax: (804) 786-0302 —

“May 29, 2019

V3) Certification

please allow me to extend my thanks and sincere
t Experts, LLC completing all training requirements to
ny through the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program.

ment to the Commonwealth, and are confident that
our organization as a great place to work.

ind of our program managers, as we move
r our veterans.

’s V3 point of contact to:
ruiting, hiring, and retention;
/eteran hiring goals;
practices.

| We are honored to have |
OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

3000 DEFENSE PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, DC 20301-3000

ACQUISITION,
TECHNOLOGY,
AND LOGISTICS

March 6, 2015

Dear Sir/Madam:

Mr. Stewart wes selected from a highly competit ve applicant pool in August of 2014 to
be the Assistant Directo of Acquisition Compliance for the Department of Defense’s Office of
Small Business Programs. After selecting Mr. Stewart... “d his unique ability to critically

think, interface with industry, and observed his uncann ) develop comprehensive
solutions to unique and challenging problems within : ment; upon noticing these talents
I then appointed him as the Mentor Protégé Program }\. for the Department in addition io
his original assignment. Since, arriving he has made a tremendous impact on current directorate

and department initiatives.

Mr. Stewart serves as my Principle advisor on all Small Business Policy and Acquisition
compliance issues and topics. Mr. Stewart’s attention to detail, concise analytical skills, and
professionalism make him a highly qualified candidate for any Senior Executive position. Mr.
Stewart is an exemplary leader and not only exhibits the Executive Core qualifications he
embodies them as an ethos. His demeanor and actions substantiate his talents and efforts to
become an SES. As a supervisor it has been both a pleasure and an honor to watch him grow as a
person and as a professional.

In closing, I would recommended Mr. Stewart be interviewed and evaluated as you move
forward in your selection process. His expertise and positive mentality transcend any
organization at all levels. He is a valued asset that will be a loss to OSBP but a clear asset to your

_ organization. I look forward to speaking with you regarding Mr. Stewart. Should you have any

, _ questions regarding this letter please contact me directly, (571) 372-7791. |
Sincerely,
Andre Gudger oe |

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense
Manufacturing & Industrial Base Policy
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