THE PRESENT ART (SANITIZED) OF INTEREST TO THE SPONSOR DEPENDS ON THE USE OF VARIOUS TOOLS (SANITIZED)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-03642A001500030031-8
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 6
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 13, 2012
• Sequence Number: 31
• Publication Date: September 23, 1958
• Content Type: LETTER

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September 23, 1958
The present art
the Sponsor depends on the use of various tools
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In the use of such tools, and especially of one partic-
ular two-component tool, the operator must be able to sense changes
in force or torque that are often so small as to make the task very
difficult and time consuming, and sometimes even practically im-
possible. It is conceivable that could
often be more successful and less time consuming if instrumentation
could be provided to supplement the sensitive "touch" which is at
present the basis of the technique used.
Another related problem is that a part of the "hold in
position" component of the particular tool is sometimes broken off
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either by the use of a better material of construction, or by some
change in design or in fabrication procedure, or possibly even by the
application of the above-mentioned instrumentation in connection
with the operation of this tool.
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For these reasons, your technical representative is
interested in an evaluation of the feasibility of developing an
appropriate instrument or apparatus for use as indicated above, and
also of modifying the particular tool so as to reduce breakage of
the "hold in position" component. The research program proposed
herein describes a feasibility study directed toward investigating
these areas of interest.
We have examined
and also the two-component tool which have been provided by your
technical representative, and feel that a feasibility study offers
promise of contributing worth-while and useful information in re-
lation to the solution of this exceedingly interesting problem.
On the basis of our conversation with your technical representative
and our cursory examination of
the tool, we propose
that an experimental study and analysis of the operation of such
and of this tool be conducted. The proposed effort would be
directed toward (1) measuring the torques or other pertinent phys-
ical quantities which appear to be significant factors in the use
of the tool; (2) analyzing the experimental measurements for the
purpose of evaluating the possibility as to whether an appropriate
device might be designed and developed to facilitate the use of the
tool; (3) considering, evaluating, and making some recommendations
concerning the design and development of such a device; and
(4) investigating the possibility of reducing the number of break-
ages of the tool "hold in position" component by changing the
material, the design, and/or the fabrication technique.
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Since the torques imposed on the "hold in position" com-
ponent and on the "moving" component of the tool
appear to be quantities of primary interest, the
proposed research, as currently contemplated, would first be directed
toward obtaining measurements of those torques and, if possible,
of changes in them as a result of operation of the tool. It is
likely that such measurements could be made with sufficient sen-
sitivity by using bonded strain gages on the tool component(s) or
on an extension of the tool handle. Experimental measurements
might also be made in connection with slight instantaneous rota-
tions of the "hold in position" component of the tool, or of other
quantities considered to be sufficiently significant. An analysis
would then be made based on the experimental measurements of torque,
deflection, etc., and on the experience gained
and the tool; this would be directed toward estimating the fea-
sibility of developing some practical device for field use.
If, as expected, the results of the proposed program were
favorable, it is likely that we could provide to your technical
representative (1) specific quantitative data pertinent to the use
of the tool, (2) an analysis of these data and other observations,
(3) an estimate of the feasibility of developing practical accessory
equipment for the tool, and (4) specific suggestions for an approach
to any feasible developments.
Further, we would draw on our metallurgical and design
experience to provide recommendations of means, if any, that appear
likely to reduce or eliminate the problem of breakage of the tool
"hold in position" component. It is apparent that only minor
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changes in design can be considered, such as changing a fillet
radius. Another possible remedial measure which pertains would
be rolling a fillet during fabrication, in an attempt to provide
beneficial built-in stresses.
Your technical representative would be kept informed of
the activity under the proposed program by discussions via the
telephone and during his periodic visits. At the conclusion of the
proposed research period, a letter report would be submitted that
summarized the highlights of the activity performed and the results
obtained.
We propose to undertake this activity over a period of
three months, starting on the date of acceptance of authorization
from the Contracting Officer to proceed. The proposed research
program could be conducted under the general-services task which
was proposed in our letter dated August 22, 1958. The Mork Order
would be a period-basis research agreement; it would be similar in
fora to those used previously under Task Order No. R and the same
administrative procedure would be followed. The Mork Order would
require only that the effort be directed toward the objectives
outlined above, within the limits of the funds and time provided.
It is estimated that an appropriation of 82,993, includ-
ing the fixed fee, is needed to fund the proposed program for the
three-month period. A general breakdown of the estimated coats is
attached.
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If any additional information is needed, please let us
know. You may direct any inquiries of a contractual nature to
at Extension 159? 25X1
Very truly yours,
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Proposal ofl to the U. S. Government.
For Research on Study of the Feasibility of Developing Instrumentation for
Use With a Special Tool.
Based upon a period-basis Contract for a research period of three months.
(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
may vary from the categories shown. We have determined that these estimates are reasonable and consistent with
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 & Wages
(Including our predetermined accrual for vacation, holiday, and sick-leave pay,
pensions, and social security.)
Type of Employee No. of Man-Months
Supervision 1/ 4
Research Engineers 1-1/4
Lab. Assistants 3/4
Steno., Clerical,
Shop & Photo., etc. 1'~k
Total Salaries & Wages
Overhead
60 per cent of salaries and wages, as they are defined above. Provisional
monthly reimbursement will be at the rate of 60 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 ?actualo 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 byNovember 1 f 1 act Price
Unless we extend the time, your acceptance after that date will be subject to agreement.
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