PROPOSAL - STEAM-DRIVEN ELECTRIC GENERATOR UNIT

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-03424A002400100010-5
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 20, 2011
• Sequence Number: 10
• Publication Date: May 14, 1948
• Content Type: LETTER

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May 14, 1948
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P R O P O S A L
Pursuant to discussions between your engineers and en-
gineers of this Company, the following proposal is submitted:
Upon execution of a contract in a form similar to the
contract under which we are now operating, we will undertake on behalf
of the United States Government:
One: To conduct research and design engineering leading to the
development of a portable steam-driven electric generator
unit, including boiler, burner, condenser, etc., to thee
following specifications:
(a) Continuous output rating of the generator
is to be 50 milliamperes at 400 volts,
and 3.5 amperes at 6.3 volts.
(b) Size of unit is not to exceed 10" x 18" x 26"
and weight not to exceed 25 lbs.
(c) The apparatus will operate on any liquid,
gaseous or solid fuel, of 6,000 BTU or better
per pound.
(d) The equipment will be silent in operation to
a degree conformable with the operating re-
quirements laid down. The actual rotating
parts will be enclosed in a soundproof housing
having high attenuation in the audible range.
Two: If engineering studies indicate that a successful engine
can be built, to furnish an experimental equipment in
accordance with the above specifications.
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PROPOSAL - Steam-driven electric generator unit.
May 14, 1948
Three: To furnish necessary test equipment, and suitable spares for
said equipment.
Four: To furnish operating and maintenance instructions for said
equipment.
Five-, To furnish progress reports on the progress from time to
time as directed, and a final report at the conclusion of
the project.
Six: To consult at frequent intervals with your engineers and to
modify the program in accordance with their requirements and
your instructions.
Seven: To conduct all work and to keep all records in accordance
with applicable security regulations.
For purposes of mechanical fabrication the model shop
facilities of the R. A. Hawks Co. are employed on a sub-contract basis at
a fixed charge of $3.50 per hour: this figure being subject to change in
accordance with prevailing wage rates.
This proposal is submitted on a basis of cost plus a
fixed fee with the fixed fee being 7% of the total charges. This fixed fee
may be applied to the whole contract, or alternatively, may be determined
and mutually agreed upon after the engineering work has been completed and
the exact costs can be estimated with reasonable accuracy. An allowance for
overhead costs not otherwise chargeable directly to the contract is not to
exceed 10C% of the total costs of salaries and wages: the actual charge for
overhead costs will be substantiated by audited report. Our books will be
open to inspection by your representatives at all timeso
It is estimated that the program contemplated under
this proposal will occupy a time of fifteen months from the start of work
and that the cost thereof will not exceed the sum of Ninety-five Thousand
Dollars ($95,000.00).
We are prepared to start work on the program immed-
iately upon authorization from you.
Very truly yours,
MDMcF:rd
w/ltr of transmittal.
Airmail
M. D. McFarlane
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