BAASS Project Management Plan (DOW-UAP-D168)

The documents explain that multiple interviewees identified KONA BLUE as a DHS sensitive compartment established to protect the retrieval and exploitation of 'non-human biologics.' AARO's research determined that KONA BLUE was a Prospective Special Access Program (PSAP) proposed to DHS leadership, originating from efforts to continue work from the canceled DIA AAWSAP/AATIP program. It was briefly established as a PSAP in 2011 based on claims that relevant information and material existed, citing congressional interest and homeland security implications. However, six months later the Deputy Secretary of DHS disapproved it as a Special Access Program, directed its immediate termination due to insufficient justification, and noted the lack of sufficient supporting information, personnel, or budget details. KONA BLUE never received any materials, funding, or became a formal program. The archived proposal presentation and related documents were declassified and released publicly in partnership between DoD and DHS to promote transparency. No evidence of actual biologics or craft handling under this name was found.