ESTIMATED COSTS

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-03642A000700100014-8
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 8
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 10, 2011
• Sequence Number: 14
• Publication Date: March 25, 1959
• Content Type: MISC

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CONFIDENTIAL
In replying please address
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February 10, 1959
In accord with recent discussions with your technical
representatives, we are herewith submitting a proposed program of
research directed toward the development of an experimental, long-
term time-delay device utilizing a silicone-type fluid.
During the past several years, a search by many organiza-
tions for a cheap, reliable, and reasonably accurate time-delay
mechanism has led to the consideration of silicone fluid as a timing
sodium. Under Task Order No. J. basic design criteria have been
established for an experimental time-delay unit which utilizes silicone
fluid. The effort under this Task Order has been directed toward the
development of an experimental unit for use in providing time-delay
periods ranging from 15 minutes to 2 months, at temperatures varying
from -20 to +120 1; the desired accuracy was such that the flow of
silicone fluid could not vary more than t1O per cent over this range
of temperatures. Is the research performed under Task Order No. J,
it was found necessary to incorporate is the experimental unit a
device designed to provide temperature compensation, so that changes
in the viscosity of the fluid that were brought about by temperature
variations would not cause the flow from the experimental unit to
vary beyond the s ecified limits.
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CONFIDENTIAL
February 10, 1959
In recent discussions, your technical representative in-
dicated a need for another time-delay unit - one which would cause
a firing pin to be activated after approximately one year had elapsed;
would operate in deep water; and would be inexpensive, reliable, and
relatively small. There appears to be a good possibility that some
of the data obtained under Task Order No. J could be used advantageously
in connection with a developmental study of a device of this kind.
The deep water in which such a device would be operating under service
conditions represents an environment which does not suffer major
fluctuations in temperature. Consequently, it appears likely that a
study directed toward the development of a suitable device using
silicone fluid would not have to include consideration of means for
temperature compensation, with its associated complexities. On the
basis of preliminary calculations and over-all considerations, we cur-
rently feel that the development of a device of this type could be
carried out satisfactorily. Described herein is a proposed program of
research directed toward achieving this objective.
On the basis of discussions with your technical representative,
a series of specifications has been formulated; in the proposed program,
our efforts would be directed toward these as goals of the research.
Thus, under service conditions in sea water at a temperature within
either of two ranges, namely, 30 to 50 F, and 50 to 70 F, it would be
desirable for such a device to:
(1) Have neutral buoyancy.
(2) Remain watertight for at least 1-1/2 years
at a maximum depth of 200 feet.
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(3) Activate a firing pin reliably after a
time delay of approximately 12 t
1-1/2 months.
(4) Be self-contained, i.e., emit no silicone
fluid to the ambient water.
(5) Have outer dimensions of up to about
1-1/2 inches in diameter or maximum
thickness, and a length as short as pos-
sible.
(6) Be capable of attachment to a receptacle,
the dimensions of which would be provided.
In the performance of the proposed program, it is contem-
plated that information developed in the research under Task Order
No. J; as described above, and also under Task Order No. G would be
quite applicable. The effort under Task Order No. 0 has been directed
toward the development of experimental containers which would remain
watertight during immersion in sea water for periods up to 5 years.
In this research, it has been found that certain aluminum alloys can
be immersed in sea water for more than 1-1/2 years without being damaged
seriously; and rubber 0-rings have been used successfully to seal the
closures.
On the basis of data obtained under Task Order No. J, we
have estimated that a tube about 10 inches long with an inside diameter
of about 0.007 inch would probably serve to control satisfactorily the
flow of about 1-1/2 cubic inches of Viscasil 500 for the time-delay
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period of interest. It appears that the force needed to extrude the
fluid through the tube could be supplied by a helical, steel compres-
sion spring; and that the force could be transmitted to the fluid
through a rubber Bellofram piston seal. The Bellofram and fluid
chamber, and the tube could probably be incorporated into an integral
unit; the tube could be coiled in order to reduce the over-all size.
This integral unit could then be placed in an aluminum-alloy housing
which could contain the firing mechanism and also enough volume to
provide the over-all experimental device with neutral buoyancy. The
design should be such that the spring could be readily insertable (as
one of the last operational steps), because each of the two temperature
ranges of interest would involve the use of a particular spring. Thus,
in a field operation, such a device could be set for the anticipated
temperature range by the operator through insertion of the proper
spring.
Adequate long-term evaluation of the proposed device would
require several months at a cost which is extremely difficult to
estimate at this time. Consequently, it has been mutually agreed with
your technical representative that the program proposed at this time
should provide for effort directed toward the design, preparation, and
only relatively short-term, simple, laboratory evaluation of the
proposed device.
It can be seen from the above that the general configuration
of what appears to be an appropriate experimental device has already
been conceived. As currently contemplated, the initial effort in the
proposed program would be directed toward re-considering these various
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ideas regarding specific components of the proposed device. Then, at-
tempts would be made to combine them into a design which would reflect
reliability and low cost. A design'which was considered to be suit-
able would be laid out and discussed with your technical representative.
After mutual agreement was reached, appropriate drawings would be
prepared, and an experimental unit would be prepared in our laboratory.
It is currently expected that evaluation equipment set up
in connection with the Task Order No. J effort could be used for the
relatively short-term evaluation of the proposed experimental device.
Thus, the experimental unit would be operated consecutively in
constant-temperature chambers at about 35 F and 70 F for periods of a
few weeks; information would be obtained regarding the extent of fluid
flow under these conditions, and this would give some indication of
the accuracy of the experimental device at these two temperatures. It
is currently anticipated that modifications or adjustments would
probably be made at least twice before results which were considered
satisfactory were obtained.
Subsequently, the experimental unit and its performance
would be discussed with your technical representative, including aspects.
of interest such as neutral buoyancy, watertightness, and release of
the firing pin.
If, as expected, the results of the above-outlined research
were favorable, then the advisability of performing additional ap-
propriate research would be discussed with your technical representative.
Such research would probably involve establishing the longer term
performance of the experimental device. On the basis of our current
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expectation, such additional research would have to be provided for
under another contractual arrangement. If, on the other hand, the re-
sults were not favorable, then additional modifications and evaluation
experiments would be considered and performed, within the limits of
the contract funds and time provided.
During the course of the proposed research, liaison would
be maintained with your technical representative by discussions during
his periodic visits and via the telephone. At the conclusion of the
proposed research period, a summary report would be submitted that
described the experiments performed and the results obtained, and
recommendations, if any, for additional research.
We propose to undertake this effort over a period of four
months, starting on the date of acceptance of authorization from the
Contracting Officer to proceed. The proposed investigation could be
conducted under Task Order No. CC. The Work Order would be a period-
basis research agreement; it could be similar in form to that used
previously under Task Order No. CC and the same administrative procedure
would be followed. The Work Order would require only that the research
be directed toward the objective outlined above, within the limits of
the time and funds provided.
It is estimated that an appropriation of $2,999, including
the fixed fee, is needed to fund the proposed program for the four-
month period. A general breakdown of the estimated costs is attached.
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CONFlD'7NTIAL
February 10, 1959
If any additional information-is needed, please let us know.
You may direct any inquiries of a contractual nature to
at Extension 159?
Very truly yours,
Vice President
In Duplicate
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Proposal of
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to the U. S. Government.
the Development of a Specialized Long-Term
Based upon a period-basis Contract for a research period of 4 months.
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Time-Delay Device.
(Including time for submission of all reports. The proposed contract will not provide for earlier conclnajeo
of the research.)
ESTIMATED COSTS
We expect that the cost of this research for the period indicated above may be distributed approgimstely as
set forth hereon, subject to the understanding that this allocation is merely an estimate, and actual costs incurred
ma vary from the categories shown. We have determined that these estimates are reasonable and con$istept with
established policies in its research for the various Government agencies, which policies are briefly dis-
cussed 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.)
Use 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 8# per mile for all necessary travel by privately owned convey-
ance is included in lieu of the cost of such travel.)
Salaries & Wailes
(Including our predetermined accrual for vacation, holiday, and sick-leave pay,
pensions, and social security.)
Type of Employee
No. o/Meu.Moaths
Estimated Cost
Supervision
1/5
$205
Research Engineers
1-113
910
Lab. Assistants
1
400
Steno., Clerical,
Shop & Photo., etc. Nominal Nominal
Total Salaries & Wages
Overhead
60 per cent of salaries and wages, as tab are defined above. Provisional
monthly reimbursement will be at the rate o . 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 ?actuals 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
5 80
5 325
$1,515
project. All other scrap will be credited to the overhead account, in which the 909
Government participates.
ONFIDENTIAL
*Please let us have your acceptance in our hands by
Total Estia,oted Cost
Fixed Fee
Narch 25, 19aet Price
Unless we extend the time, your acceptance after that date will be subject to 'agreement.
32 , 829
3 170
32,999
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