INITIATION OF FIXED PRICE CONTRACT

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-03330A004200070003-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
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• Document Creation Date: December 23, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 26, 2014
• Sequence Number: 3
• Publication Date: May 16, 1960
• Content Type: MEMO

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Director of Logistics
Director of Communications
Initiation, of Fixed /Vice Contract
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1 6 MAY 1960
1. This Office has a requirement for a quantity of DC-to-LC
converters, designated the P8-8. The P6.8 will permit a number of
existing agent receivers to be operated directly from 6 or 12 volts
DC, thereby increasing tholr flexibility. ?
2. Proposals were requested from four contractors of *1
dmitted quotations. Of l submitted the two, the vr000sabmitted by theArt17
nas xne De= oeilvery scheaule is lower in cost.
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3. It is requested, therefore, that a fixed price contract be
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Incorporated, for the rabrication or two prototype units and 50 service
test models of the PISm.8 as described in Specification MO. 60-A-flab-A
and the contractor's proposal, both of which are attached. Attached
also is Requisition So. MSS 606557 indicating that the allotment to be
charged for this project is 0179a0010-0000. Fields in the amount of
$18,200.00 have been encuMbered for this project. The equipment re-
editing from this contract rill be =IA/WT=4 however, association
of the contract with the Agency is classified SWIM. The cognizant
rproject engineer for this progrmm is
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1. Contractor's letter dated 5 April 1960
2. Contractor's letter and Cost Breakdown
dated 5 Ifty 1960
3. Specification No. 60-A-1107-A dated
30 December 1959
4. Requisition SO. MBE 60-557
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gigaLFICATION NO,, 6) A..11014,
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SPECIFICATION
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De.T0aC CONVERTOR, PS4
30 Etessiger 1959
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1. Scope
1.1. This specification covers the general requirements for a DC-to-DC
converters designated 3'8-8s which converts 6 or 12 VDC to proper
voltages for operation of any one of three receivers.
2. LIMSpe_sifications
The JAN Specifications,: of the issue in effect on date of invitation
for bids form a part of this specification. Where the requirements
of AN Specifications and this specification conflicts requirements
of this specification shall govern.
2.1. JAN Specification Waiver
The contractor mays due to cost or time ask for waivers to JAN
Specifications. Such specific waimaus may be authorized by the
Geovernments but enly after review by Government engineers and
prior to submission of the prototype model.
3.
3.1. Generel Specifications
3.1.1. The PS-8 shall be capable of continuous operation without mal-
function at abient temperatures of -4Vac to +55?C9 The equipment
shall be capable of being stored without injurious effects at
temperatures of -60'C to +60c.
3.1.2. 112117 e
Materials which are used in the P3-8 shall be non-nutrient or
protetted against fungi.
3.1.3. Size and Weight
The PS-8 shall be Unished in a metal case measuring approximately
2" x x 2" or smaller. Minimal weight shall be a design objective.
3.1. . Quality
The electrical and mechanical design of the Ps-8 ahall be directed
towards the delivery of a miniaturized quality product reflecting
the highest possible degree of reliability when exposed to the
normal rough handling encountered during usage.
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3.1.5.1. Operation of the compatible receivers when powered froathe P8-8
shall be normal in all respects; with no interference or erratic
operation introduced by the DC-to-DC converter. No modifications
whatsoever shall be required to the receivers utilized with the .
ps.8.
3.1.5.2. The PS-8 shall operate the receivers within their normal tolerances
at any battery voltage between 10.5 volts and 13.5 volts DC on
12-volt operation, or OA &volt operation between 5.25 volts and
6.75 volts Dc.
3.1.5.3. Provision shall be made to the P3-8 to prevent damage to the
compatible receivers in the event of accidental reversal of leads
to the battery or Disconnection of the &mat lead to the 12-volt
eupply terminal.
Narking
The P3-8 unit shall be identified by the following legend an a
removable metal plate affixed to the unit: F3-8 Serial No.
Serial numbers will be designated after contract initiation.
3.1.7, Finish
The P8-8 shall be a non-specular black.
3.2.
The F8-8 is a DC-todDC coeverter which allows operation of any one
of three receivers, froa a 6 or 12 volts
source. If necessary, these receivers will be GTE to the contractor.
4103.2.1.
DC-to-DC Converter
The PS-8 Shell convert inputs of 6 or 12 volts DC to the following
outputs:
100 volts DC at 25 milliamperes (regulated)
6.3 volts AC or DC at 1.2 as
2e5 volts DC at 300 milliamperes
The AC ripple shall net exceed and the regulation of the 100
vat supply shall not exceed *3%. The P3-8 shall contain a four
prong socket compatible with the power cable of the and a
four prang socket compatible with the power cable at the
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3.2.2. Pnwer Cable
A, Urea-foot power cable with batt
connected to the P3-80
clips shall be peramently
3.2.2.1. hiecial Cable
A cannon DE-98 connector with power luso, shielded antenna 1Pad,
and audio leads shall be provided as accessory equipaent to the
128.8. Pin connections will be specified by the Government.
3.3. Controls
There Shall be no operating controls on the PS-08.
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Power Supay, FS-8 (prototype)
Two models shall be delivered for earenment
inspectica of design and construction.
Power Supply, FS-8
Fabrication of these 50 units shall commence
upon approva/ of Item 1.
item 3 Special Cable (tZescribed in 3.2.2.1.)
These cables shall be de1ivere6, with /tern 2.
421 Item 4
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Instruction and Maintenance Manuals
These manuals shall inclute wiring diagrams,
parts list, and instructions for opereting?the
PS-8.
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2 each
50 each
25 each
100 each
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