REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN SCOPE WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDS UNDER TASK NN OF CONTRACT RD-26 IN (SANITIZED)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-03642A000700020004-8
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 7
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 6, 2011
• Sequence Number: 4
• Publication Date: January 11, 1960
• Content Type: MEMO

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In replying please address:
Decuiber 30, 1959
In accordance with runt discussions with yo W technical repre.
ssntetives, we are herewith proposing that the scope of the research progrea
being conducted wader Task Oar No. ] be broadened to include the research
described below. The proposed additional effort would be directed primarily
toward investigating and, if possible, preceding (1) the means Whereby the
occupants of the Vol n panel truck vouM be able to observe cloee]y the
activity In the arse immediately surraainiiing the truck during the day and at
night; and (2) a special antem for the vehicle caaa icaticns transmitter.
On Offer 5, 09, an effort wader Task Hader No. )U was undertaken
that was directed toward the design, dam] nt, installation, and evaluation
at an experimental sir-condit g and ventilation system for a Volkswagen
panel truck and toward the rwdtticatico of the truck for certain specialized
conditions of use. These specialized co ditions were described in detail in
our letter and proposal dated September 16, 1959.
hsr],y in December, it ba rn apparent to your technical representatives
that additional noctitications to the truck vou1d be necessary if the vehicle
was to be of =dwn use in the field. These modifications were concerned
with the provision, if possible, at additional facilities for improved obeervatien
from the vehicle and for increased transmitting range. In this connection, it
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-00 December 30, 1959
is proposed that additional r.sse-rch be perfasued under bask trier No. Nf
that would be dire~ toward achieving the following ob3eeatives t
(1) The prurisietn of special airrore end a sight
part which would permit abeervation of areas
close to the situ of the vehicle.
(2) The is eatigattan of the technical feasibility
and estimated cost for the preparation,
irtstallatiaet in the vehicle, and evaluation at
etuipmpeaatt to pa *it abservaticc at amt by
means of i ofrs tred light.
(3) The investigation, prepecratrian, and iustallstion
of a relatively i nc 1epicuous luggage rack that
vv WA be waft" an the tarp at this vehicle end
could be used as an entea to increase the ream
of the special con aicaticns tranatreitter.
The proposed effoart, as currently contemplated, is described to more
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The provision at a fey simple observation parts vas included in the
effort proposed originally. Boa r ver, a further mwt si study of the problems
involved in tr^yIng to vetch person v ho are close to the exterior at the vehicle
has shown that additional means for observation are needed.
It appears that a special viewing pot could be i nco rpomteed to the
truck nail bets the cab and the cargo area, and special mirrors could be
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Installed as the fenders at the vehicle, so that the vehicle *= *eats could
observe ala* both sides at the vehicle through the special observation past.
der the proposed effort, this top at~ system woull, be investigated. V. as
expected, the results at this study are favorable, a system at this type would
be prodded in the vehicle.
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The military services have developed special equipment which uses
infrared light for Viming at night. psscsnt sl1 r, the equipment amosists of
s same which transmits infra reel light and a receiver which receives the
reflected infrared rays. the refleotad rags are nade viewable to the naked eye
by an available 9ustrurer nt i earpme aed in the receiver.
Par the proposed effort in this ca u"atics-,, it is cotenpl ated that
your technical rapreaartative. mod furnish us appropriate infrared transmitter
and receiver equipwat and we weld evaluate this equipment under conditions
which would be applicable to the vehicle and which would s#aeulatee service in
the field. If, as expeccrted, this so y shored that the installation and use
of en infrared syste at this type were feasible, tentative installation
designs would then be prepared and furnished to your technical rep"semUtives
for their c ensidaratien. It is anticipated that the preparation of installation
designs would involve a M&jW t CC afcat, particularly in regard to
attaq ing to anticipate the methods which would have to be used in adapting
the stesalaad devices to the application at interest.
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A. Dees ibex 30, 1959
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OrigiaaL' y, associates CC your tecknical x e tiwa thovatt
that the standard Vo1kaw ae radio antes a could be used *Udhetor,14 for
the special titter which was to be Installed In the
vehicle. N ever, after tb er c osaideration ct the "lea at trao+gati lag
wider service coatiditioetrs, thq decided that a special t-rsneeritter was needed,
and, cansegu ti ', an 1upwoved *Wbnm would hare to be provided.
As part of the prcpooed rah, an th estistitmt would be made of
the problem at acdfiyiag a standard lug a rack and at nomitlug it an t at
the vehicle, in an attesq* to provide an experixeental satemaa .ich Would
operate eatisfactoriiy In providing Increased ranee for the special caa+e mi?
cations transmitter. It is realized that such an experiaeatal lug ge?rack
antenna would have to be tnoed to the t'ranaai tt in order to achieve aptiau
tranenissicen end that the problism ct attaining a tweed l ?rack antenna
which would be relatives inoouspicsumr would have to be solved. It, as
anticipated, mui all acceptable, solutiaats to these prcbl eeea are evolved, an
date lug~ rack would be obtained, aodlSied, and installed.
Z ezy chat would be we to expedite the per!'azusme of the pressed
It is anticipated c wren r % at an increase in the o riginai ap.
propriati(w CC $5,825, inalm11sg an increase in the fixed fee at $330, would
be needed to provide for the additicmal research wader TMtsk (oar No. as
described above. A general. breakdown oC the estheated costs is attached. The
research period should be extended thro larch 34 1960.
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der 30, 1959
Aside leas the abmo, no other changes is the ct tr*ct are req *eted
as at this time. Of 00wee, the proposed OMMIant would oaattn our period-
basis research agremomt, consistent with our current cmftuott*1 arrugeroeats.
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For Vve" lcsDaitxl at research Wider Usk Order No. Nit
Based upon a period-basis Contract for a research period
A e>Maaded thrOU& March 31, 1960.
(Including time for submission of all reports. The proposed contract will not provide for earlier conclusion
of the research.)
We expect that the cost of this research for the period indicated above may be distributed approximately as
set forth hereon, subject to the understanding that this allocation is merely an estimate, and actual costs incurred
ma v from the categories shown. We have determined that these estimates are reasonable and consistent with
a established policies in its research for the various Government agencies, which policies are briefly din- 25X1
cusse below and will be followed in determination of our actual costs hereunder.
Materials & Supplies, etc.
(Including any equipment which may be purchased as necessary in performance
of the research. Charges of $25 or less are excluded from this item.)
Us* of Equipment and Technical Services, Travel, and Misc.
(Including applicable costs of technical research and service divisions, and
use of technical equipment, except that any undistributed balances of these
accounts will be included in overhead. Cost of travel includes reasonable
actual subsistence expenses and the actual cost of transportation. An allow-
ance of up to 8t per mile for all necessary travel by privately owned convey-
ance is included in lieu of the cost of such travel.)
Salaries & wages
(Including our predetermined accrual for vacation, holiday, and sick-leave pay,
pensions, and social security.)
Supervision
Research Engineers
Lab. Assistants
Steno., Clerical,
Shop & Photo., etc.
Total Salaries & Wages
3,/3
1.2/3
2.1/2
1/2
$ 350
1,250
1,050
2'0
%pQper cent of salaries and wages, as they are defined above. Provisional
mWthly reimbursement will be at the rate of 5 !)per cent of salaries and wages,
as so defined, or at such other provisional rate as may from time to time be
mutually agreed upon with the Government's audit representatives. This is a
provisional rate for current reimbursement, which we have arrived at by negoti-
ation with Government representatives, and it will be subject to retroactive
revision to the 'actual" rate agreed upon with them for each calendar year
following a detailed audit for that year. The item of overhead includes general
research, charges of $25 or less for materials and supplies, and other cate-
gories of costs we customarily include in our overhead account. Cash dis-
counts on all purchases will be credited to overhead, instead of to the amount
of the purchase. Scrap of appreciable value will be credited directly to the
project. All other scrap will be credited to the overhead account, in which the
Government participates.)
'Please let us have your acceptance in our hands by et Prue
bruaty- 15p, Unless we extend the time, your acceptance after that date will be s '..._.,,
r Y ub'~ect to agreement.
$ 300
$ 600
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$5,825
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