CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE BASIC UNDERSTANDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH PROCUREMENT UNDER PROJECT OXCART/KEDLOCK CONTRACTS

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP33-02415A000400130004-8
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 6
• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: December 7, 2001
• Sequence Number: 4
• Publication Date: August 25, 1961
• Content Type: MFR

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USAF Declassification/Release Instructions on File
5 AUG 1961
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT :
Central Intelligence Agency and Department of the Air
Force Basic Understandings in Connection with Procurement
Under Project OXCART/K DL0CK Contracts
R9FF,RENCE:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Department of the Air Force letter to DCI dated
11 Jan 56 signed by Trevor Gardner (TS-142960)
DCI letter to the Secretary of the Air Force dated
30 Jan 56 signed by Allen Dulles (TS-142959)
Memorandum for, the. Record, subject same as this
Xemorandume dated 8 Feb 56 (TS-143314)
Agreements signed by Allen Dulles and General White,
Organization and Delineation of Responsibilities
Project OXCART, 15 Feb 60 (TS, 4403)
1o References (a) and (b) represent the basic agreement reached
between the Central Intelligence Agency and the Department of the Air
Force with respect to the utilization of special CIA contractual
mechanisms to procure certain supplies and services required by the
Air Forced By reference (c), procurements under Project AQUATONE in
support of Project OARFISH/Air Force were made to the mutual benefit
and gain to the United States Governmento
2Q New requirements have been establisheda the fulfillment of.
which will again be to the mutual benefit of both the CIA and the
Department of the Air Force0 Accordingly, the general agreements as
outlined by reference (c) and as reiterated herein, set forth the
basic general understanding of procurement and production efforts
under Project OXCART/KEDLOCKo
3, Basic general understandings are as follows:
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SUBJECT : Central Intelligence Agency and Department of the Air
Force Basic Understandings in Connection with Procurement
Under Project OXCART/KEDIACK Contracts
bo CIA will implement the requirements set forth in writing
by the authorized Air Force representative by negotiation of contracts
for delivery of the required services and supplieso To assure
certify
understanding, the authorized Air Force representative
that each contract is consistent with and in fulfillment of previously
stated Air Force requirements,
Co The policies and procedures to be followed in connection
with contracts negotiated on behalf of the Air Force by CIA shall be
the same policies and procedures in effect on CIA contracts for
similar procurements under Project OXCART, Requirements set forth
by the Armed Services Procurement Regulations shall be complied with
to the greatest extent possible, consistent with the unique security
considerations inherent in these procurements,
do The Air Force and CIA shall maintain close liaison
on all aspects of Project OXCART/1EDLOCK and shall consult
whwith enever each
such
other, utilizing personnel designated for this purpose,,
consultation is required or indicatedo
4, Specific Understandings:
as Seaur It is agreed that all aspects of security
control in connection with contracts under this agreement are the
responsibility and province of CIAO The Air Force shall be guided
by the CIA in the discharge of Air Force security responsibilities
under these contracts and the Air Force shall lend to CIA all assis-
tance and cooperation in maintenance of the necessary level of
security. Clearance requirements for the KEDLOCit Program will be
handled through AFCIG.5 in the. same manner as the basic OXCART
Program*
bo hodi.ficatiPfs:
(1) The basic concept governing the procurement of
aircraft under the airframe contract contemplates that three (3) LRI
versions of the A-12 will be procured as prototypes and test beds
for the early development and possible acquisition of a follow-On
program of a greater number of AF?12's configured as long range inter..
ceptorso It is anticipated that 80% of the design and development
effort on the A-12 will be applicable to the Air Force LRI versions
With the exception of the design criteria necessary to develop.
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SUBJECT : Central Intelligence Agency and Department of the Air
Force Basic Understandings in Connection with Procurement
Under Project OXCART/KFDLOCK Contracts
the LRIO all other aspects of the AF 12 will be as nearly identical as,
possible to the original A-12 version in order to effect the greatest
percentage of interchangeability possible. Any modifications desired
by the Air Forces exclusive of those required solely for development
of the LRI9 shall be made known to the CIA for purposes of determining
whether such modifications are of interest to the CIA with respect to
its own procurement of aircraft,
(2) With particular reference to mission equipmentse it
is recognized that the Air Force will desire installations peculiar
to its own mission and not necessarily within the scope of current CIA
eontractorso In those areas where the Air Force desires to procure
equipments from suppliers not presently under contract to CIAO the
CIA will, where security requires and permits,, place such a contract
with the sources desired by the Air Forced
co Progress Reports: Progress Reports under these contracts
shall be submitted to the Air Force Project Officao The Contracting
Officer will also receive a copy of each progress report for review
and/or retention,
5o ?mlm~eYtaon -. C? 13~ape?rsiiiteso
as Negotiate and execute contracts,, together with the
administration and settlement thereofa in furtherance of written
requirements from the Air Force representative to the Contracting
Officer,
bo Issue to contractors from time to time change orders to
the contracts to reflect additional or changed work requirements
indicated in writing to the Contracting Officer by the Air Force
representatives (Any and all changes in contract requirements and
specifications whether involving additional costs or whether involving
no additional costs shall be issued to the Contractor through the
Contracting Officer),
co Pay progress payments as contractually appropriate during
life of contracts,
do Establish a secure payment procedure for vouchers sub-
mitted by the contractorso
eo Establish in conjunction with the Air Force a system of
inspection and acceptance,
f0 Arrange with the Contractors for periodic reports
(fiscal,, financial and work progress),
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SUBJECT < Central Intelligence Agency and Department of the Air
Force Basle; Understandings in Connection with Procurement
Under Project OXCART/KEDLOCK Contracts
ga Arrange with the Air Force and the contractors for an
audit system utilizing cleared Air Force auditors*
ho Arrange for delivery and shipment of completed items.
i. Establish, with concurrence of Air Forces time and
method of redetermination of the contract prices,
6o zmplementationAir
Force Responsib .tittes:
ao Furnish written scope of work requirements for procure..
meat guidance of CIA, including initial Letter Contracts, Definitive
Contracts, and specifications or other changes desired by the Air Force
regardless of whether or not such changes involve a change in the cost
of the services and supplies,
bo Furnish inspection and acceptance personnel and perf6rm
inspection and acceptance duties by means of Air Force designated
representatives,
co Monitor contract performance from a, technical standpoint
and provide advice and guidance to the Contracting officer thereon,
do Furnish delivery and shipping instructions for completed
so Furnish cleared audit personnel to be utilized on contracts
for the advice and guidance of the Contracting Officer, Approving
Officer, and Certifying Officero
fo Furnish certification of satisfactory contractor perform-
ance from a technical standpoint for the advice and guidance of the
Contracting Officerv
t go Furnish any, other advice, guidance or material required
by the Contracting Officer and available in the Air Force to effec-
tively negotiate, administer, and settle all contracts for this project
written by CIA on behalf of the Air Forced
ho Furnish any GFAE required for effective performance of
the contract works
7, Other Provisions:
a. As previously agreed by Mr, Bissell and Gen, Estes, LAC
line ships 7o 12 and 13 will be configured as prototype AF-12's and
assigned to the Air Force, thus affording an early Air Force evaluation
of the LRI version,
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SUBJ "CT : Central int-ii.igence Agency and Depa.rtrient of the Air
Force Basic Understandings in Connection with Procurement
Under Project OXCART /KE LOCK Contrasts
h, The Ai.r Force will ,Be CIA flight test factlities
consistent T.ri.th the dictates of security and program 'tn?terests,
ca Representatives of the kir Force Project Office will
participate in the early flight test evaluation program: of the
A~12, Such participation be eng primarily in the interest of
mutual]y furthering the develoj;.?nent of the :,upon systems
b
d, A represent.ative'of the A.i.r Fore ::,ff).ce may partici-
pate,, as deemed. appr cprtak.e,3 In management m e ;X:gs; held from time
to time during the develop-merit of the. Ate? 2
FOR CENTR L Ih{TELLIGENC ; tXWNc,Y rt) R L,; F;l_'A R ~,fl? )F TLB AZ FORM
BY SICN13 - _ . _._ _. _ / s/
Allen W. Dulles
TITLE _~ Director
DATE
A 5 _A11_..
JOSEPH V. CHARYK
Under Secretary of the Air Force
18 March 1962
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