PROJECT OBJECTIVE - MATERIALS HANDLING STUDY (NON-DIGITALLY STORED DATA)

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• Sequence Number: 46
• Publication Date: November 1, 1966
• Content Type: MISC

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PROJECT OBJECTIVE
MA1ERIALS HANDLING STUDY (NON-DIGITALLY STORED DATA)
1. INTRODUCTION.
1.1. Purpose. This document conveys the background, concept, and scope
for a Government sponsored study program to improve the handling of non-
digitally stored information and materials used in the NPIC imagery exploita-
tion process.
1.1.1. For the purposes of this document, the words "information,"
"material," and "data" are intended to mean that "information," "material,"
and "data"
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which is not suitable for digital processing, storage, and retrial
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this "information," "material," and "data" will be mainta ned in
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1.1.2. This project is to con Yr aA imagery sensoY: systems which
may be ultimately photographically recorded as well as all non-digital
collateral data such as maps, briefing aids, etc.
141.3. The proposed study project is to enable management to
determine the most effective methods of generating, storing, retrieving
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and utilizing non-digitallAnformation in the imagery exploitation process.
1.2. Background. Current and anticipated increases in the volume of
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imagery and collateral data inputs to NPIC more rapid and
a/041) efficient methods,of.sgreein/trdling, storing, updating, and accessing
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thee-materialr?T?t-i-S-burfeltlY-Iinated that there are between 1,000,000
and 2,000,000 separate items on hand, e.g., (1,250,000 maps and charts; 75,000
reports; 20,000 books and magazines; 50,000 to 100,000 other miscellaneous
indexes and files; and in excess of 150,000 photographs)Eld undeterminate
(X.
number, of which exist in random "chip" form). The manual methods used to
n:-.produce, store, retrieve, control, and transport these items are unwieldy
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and time consuming.'-Some form of automation an e ose ma eria
=Prem. Future increases in the volume of acquired imagery and supporting
datawill ? I a- 7 4Eu "'a.'?'.?a' i a-- -,...'" 4:11; Clr 411-e4 ??402" 1?4-00-
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1,4 this process is the unit of cut film or "chip." In addition to its use
and implications as an information storage and retrieval medium) (ft is
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d.-441a-tr4al is tty-be-mai-ntain, .f Of specific importance
extensively used in the interpretation process. Reconnaissance imagery is
normally photographically recorded (in either its original or secondary form)
and initially interpreted in the roll film mode; however, specific areas of
interest are normally cut from the roll film forfurther, detailed analysis
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and for future reference. The use of these photo chips simplifies film_
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handlingtirts41-ei?iThs,rEsT7Fially wherrt-iclicifr'rrequires the viewing of
stereoscopic pairs, and allows the use of more convenient, simpler, and
higher quality optical instruments than are available for vie ng roll film.
'Althouzh many roll film stereovjypwers ave been de'c-:-,d not
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compare are facorably n optical iquali y, human .0neering( cost effective-
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xx stereoviewers the interpretation of photo
-chips. Furermore, only one interpreter at a time can use a roll of film,
even.though it may contain numerous targets, whereas the chips can be dis-
tributed to any number of interpreters. In addition toir hipsItzhich are
used for imagery analysis, there are Do.ta-Base-elips, which are used for
reference
reference (maps, charts, mosaics, etc.) or comparison (ground photography,'
previous coverage, tec.), and C
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mationf ;While each type of chip has its unique requirements based on its
textual infor
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use and information content, many individuals frequently think of the different
uses in common because they are all referred to as "CHIPS." The most outstanding ?
example of this is the frequent misunderstanding of the D.O.D. 70mm X 100mm
Tactical Reconnaissance Chip. This chip was designed primarily for main-
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taming and upgrading field operation data bases. It was not intended to
satisfy detailed interpretation requirements nay-secondary provisions
.vere-made-f6r-in-o-Orporating collateral data-in-this-chi- Considerable
"in house" effort has taken place to date on the use and standardization of
chips and this document has gone into the problem in depth where"
as other
areas of the makw*No. materials handling problem are not as well understood
and therefore are not discussed to the same depth herein. However, all
phases_of the materials handling problem must receive equal consideration.
. CONCEPT.
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2.1. Pplite. The planned study program will encompass the
identified
problem areas, identify additional problem areas through the investigation
and analysis of current procedures, and make recommendations for possible
detailed alternate solutions and for the establishment of practical and
feasible future automation levels. Ultimately, the results of this ttudy
will be used to develop and install appropriate instrumentation and pro-
cedures to minimize the problems in handling material and data.
(2,2?Scope. The total program, as envisioned, will be divided into the
following separate but interrelated phases and tasks. Proposals solicited
hereunder are to be restricted to the tasks outlined in Phase I(Paragraph
2.2.1 and 2.2.2) and Phase II (Paragraphs 2.2.3). Phase III (Paragraph
2.2.4ris included as a matter of information and as an aid in developing
the material required under Phase I and II.
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2.2.1. Phase I, Tasclg. The contractor i-s-ex-loia-ate4-..to
thorouahly investigate, review, and analyze current procedures for handling
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material and data withfin-NPIC- deterMIdne the requirements for such material
ati....,;e22 _5' 6-facy lee-ei-. ref, Go. re-:
and data,and generate lo conceptual planSfor.a-systemsto agrie--i-ate-ithe---gRald14.4&_-->
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pioblcmc he conceptual plan should include solutions to
material and data handling-rs identified during the investigation;
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the following
problems areast
(a) Means of improving access to, updating, and distributing textual
collateral data.
(b) JethodSfor selecting, controlling, retrieving, reproducing,
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and disseminating).eoe?la --phot,,agraphy-4 .4. .., derived from previous
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(c) A method for storing, retrieving, and displaying maps emi* charts in
,support of the photographic interpretation effort.
,1d) Techniques for automatically producing, updating, storing, retrieving,
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2-2-2., Phase Il.?Task-24...--Th
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investigate, review, and analyze current NPIC procedures producing and
utilizing alli,types of chips used for interpre on (as compared with collateral
material problems delineated under Task
and to evaluate proposed new
collection systems, and, if such a course is appropriate, to generate a
conceptual plan for an,operational interpretation chip concept which will
improve the effk6iencyEnd increase the automation potentialjg the imagery ,
exploitation process. The primary objective for this task is t determine
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the=?4mgUtt.V.ttAiin721,11all?be?guided by the following assumptions.,e-V-6W.,Lc,,
(a) /lips 124441.1.1..i.re.i?-*.g. a valid P.I. techniqueltramms.ry-roll film
the validity of standardizing the
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will continue to be requiredi
:7 out and scanning operation ''
(b) Any operational chip,.concept derived will be,
if accepted, an
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integrated segment of the total imagery exploitation operational plan.
(c) Any be capable of handling all forms of imager--",
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input; e.g., black-and-white
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Any xiitAlemiptri
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chip eetre
Alz_att!! mensuration.
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a centralized
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automatic storage and retrial-SY-sieth
intended solely
for imagery analysis (P.I.
(f) Initially there will be no external distribution of chips selected
or use in NPIC.
2.2.3.. Phase II, System and Equipment Definition. Based on the
conceptual plan/ resulting from the studye/in Phase I, alternate iRaope.ere4
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will be developed and evaluated. Since-Phase-IT-Te
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The report on this phase will include a thorough analysis and comparison of
all alte-rnates considered i.e., rejected proposed alternates will be discussed
as well as the alternate system which is deemed most desirable. The report
will be both quantitative and qualitative in measuring one proposed:16ternative
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against the other and in demonstrating the amount of improvement each
alternative could achieve over the present system. The use of aperture
cards, microfiche, closed circuit TV, and other known methods of storing,
retrieving, and disseminating data should be considered in developing the
alternative systems. A detailed system plan based on the selected alternate
should be prepaired and should include system and equipment parameters,
implementation time, impact on operational and using components of the
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Center, personnel and personnel training requirements, and the estimated
costs of the proposal system for development, installation and operation.
2.2.4. Phase III, Equipment Development, Acquisition and Installation.
Utilizing the specifications generated under Phase II, it is the intent of
the GovernmentGovernment to solicit proposals for a modern materiaVandling system.
Proposals will include equipment modification, development, installatiaWK4=---
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ttre-retae4ptraining f personne It should be reiterated that Phase III
is discussed for information and guidance only and is not to be included in
the proposal.
2.2.5. The NPIC is funding separate studies in other major
program efforts, including human factors, unconventional imagery, digital
information handling, and image analysis. The successful contractor for the
study outlined herein will be expected to perform in association with the
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other program efforts so as to avoid duplicationle
32.17XQUIREMENTS./
3.1. Phase I,-Nettemaa.. Two major reports stemming from the Investigation
and Analysis Phasej4a,s4e-A443-(varia-2.1-1-elter-2224 are to be delivered.
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The fir::ernetplort is to cover the contractors analysis of NPIC processes and
rue" 4)1(1 ot of. h.e r I9
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" the information utilized by NPIC which 1.e.E.oe'rs--i-t?Ekea-f-t,-aert-
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digital hAnAling. The second report is to present tslite conceptual
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deisgng &stet'
detrtni.f4e4-preln?ems.
atronta-imagery-interpr 'atfon-chip7C-Ont7-whiae-the-overall-report
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is te-G?ev-er---414e--eeaat:r-aetie,10-s analys s of the use of chips for: Arimage
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interpretation 4Ftirif.vom,3ft4p44,2) data b.. e reference, aptd,...4}-eelleberal
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e conceptual desi n
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i( following factors must be examined in depth es that judgment can be made
as to the amount
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of improvement the implementation of the proposed concept
(a) Determine
4:2 type') could be
(b) Examin
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both the chip-main
how, when, and under what circumstances alat chips (of
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effective y utilized IiIrstrriroll fllm ,,/
the problems of chip standardization Sx4,131-the?asts of-
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(c) Determine the cost effectiveness of different chipping techniques,
such as scissors or die cutting from a roll of film, or selective printing
through reproduction techniques. Total reproduction costs from the point of
the supplied negative to the delivered chip (cut or printed) must be included.
To be included in the analysis is the problem of handling, controlling, and
disposing of cut up or partial rolls of film.
(d) Examine the problems and techniques for incorporating human readable
and/or machine readable codes on the chips. This effort should include an
examination and discussion of the problems of obtaining chips by both the
cutting and printing processes.
(e) Examine the pioblems and techniques of maintaining security
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control and accountability for all types and methods of 402.tg,..imaculzkimix
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production.
(f)
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Examine the problems and techniques for incorporating collateral
textual information on a chip intended for reference or interpretation
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an error analysis '? 10 ? ? ?
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Factor
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tion serfornied
to be included shall include but not be limited to:
ducing the chip.
(1..) The
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(2) T:1;leVAr:4;:i41::17sy-Sterm USed-t-o'relate the geometry of the chip
and the full format to the imagery collection system.
(3) The accuracy-,,,te----Gomparator, .
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'-cal-quatityd-the-type -t-he-photo,
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(h) Prepare an analysis of thetheoretical quality that can be obtained
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in a step-and-repeat chip printer (with a limited format area) as compared
with the quality that can be achieved in continuous roll printers such as the
Eastman Kodak NIAGARA printer,Factors to be taken into consideration shall
include but not be limited to:
(1) Modulation Transfer Function
(2) Resolution
(3) Geometric distortion
(4) Dimensional stability of copy material
(5) Base stability (flatness)
(6) Color control manipulation
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(7) Flexibility
8) Image enhancement
(i) Investigate the storage and retrieval aspects to determine the
most efficient, timely, and cost effective techniques for making t4a-aLips -10.:Je4
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available _to -t-he--i-mag,e-analyst on an on-call basis. iltlers-tiOr-re taken ffttx)--N
cons-i-derat-?on-rha-1-1-41-1.olude-:but-not-be-14,m4ted-to:
(2) Chip-lar-ott-rtnin7-
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(3) Decentralized units of organization files or individual (shoe box)
files. /
()4) Centralized files and distribution techniques.
accession data.
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(6) 4.-f-f-e-ets ef-64-ze-:--how-Iarge-a-ohip-aan-be_efficIently-stiored-and
(7) Updating and purging techniques
(8) Display techniques
(j) Prepare a test and evaluation plan for the 4" X 5" chip printer an
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3.2. Evaluation Criteria. In developing the conceptual desigA the
following criteria will be utilized for evaluation purposes: ...,Im-px.az,eng
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....the--e-efteeptia?4-ele.?s-i-grin, current procedures should also be evaluated,,utilizing
?44444?ap.pi-Lata,ble.-12h0.1"-trinai -7,I.a the following criteria, so that judgment can be
made as to the amount of improvement the implementation of the proposed
concept is designed to achieve.
3.2.1. Form & Organization of Information. A measure of how
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adequate the form, organization, and content of the chip agrees with thet
al:
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zleTet4ret7by the user for optimum performance of t4 functions.
functions.
3.2.2. System Performance. Time
a request for
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from input into the system of
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until it is made available to the requestor-by
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3.2.3. Reliability. Consistency of expected performance and
ability of system to perform major functions in event of individual component
failure.
3.2.4. Ease of Phase In. An indication of the amount of disruption
of Center activities which will be experienced during implementation of
kh the system.
3.2.5. Expandibility. Difficulty (time, manpower, & cost) of
adding to the system to meet increased demands.
3.2.6. Flexibility. Ability of the system to handle new or
unexpected demands.
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3.2.7. Compatibility. A measure of the ability of the system to
function harmoniously with the automated and non-automated systems within
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and external to the Center. Of specific importance .es the D.O.D. 70mm X 100mm
system witril Microfiche je)0 -r,gre,v14-1 efc-0.
3.2.8. Facility Requirements. The need for unusual site preparation,
utilities, communication circuits, etc.
3.2.9. Personnel Requirements. The number and types of skills
required for system operation.
3.2.10. Total System Cost. This includes all initial and operational
costs. Initial implementation costs should be separated from predicted
annual operating costs.
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3.3. Phase II,itt17110, LIkeirreports are also to be delivered under
the System Equipment Definition Phase (Paragraph 2.2.3). The first report,
covering item (a) below, will include the comparison of alternates mentioned
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in Paragraph 2.2.3 and will utilize the same criteria (Paragraph:,1.3-.I.)
for comparison specified for the comparison of concepts in Phase I. The
second report covering item (b) a!rd-tri* below, will be such that it is
suitable for use as a basis of a Request for Proposal directed toward
Phase III (Paragraph 2.2.4) without extensive rewrite or modification.
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(a) Development and evaluation of alternate methods for accomplishing
the functions of the system defined by the conceptual design resulting from
Phase I. Alternate methods for accomplishing the major sObsystem tasks will
be evaluated and reported upon, as well as alternates for accomplishing the
overall system functions.
(b)
Establishment of a detailed system configuration including overall
operation, description and detailed specifications of system components and
component interfaces. Detailed specificationsCould be divided into logical
subsets to permit use of multiple contractors for Phase III.
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(c)
Preparation of a detailed implementation plan (PERT) for the
-system'. Budgetary costs :and schedules for procurement and installation
of equipment, facilities preparation, system testing, and personnel training
should be included.
4. GENERAL.
4.1. Proposals. The proposals should be comprehensive, well-organized,
explicit,clear, concise, and limited in content to that information required
to qualify the prospective bidder, and demonStrate ability to perform
satisfactorily within the scope of this document. The format of the proposal
should be arranged to separate it into three detached parts: (1) technical
description, (2) funding, and (3) personnel qualification and company
capability. Cost proposals should be pres eted in such a manner that the
cost of Phase I can be readily separated from the cost of Phase II.
4.1.1. While it is the wish of the Cbvernment to accomplish
the aims of this program as expeditiously as possible, sufficient time
should be allotted for a thorough accomplishment of the aims set forth
herein. Tentatively, it is envisioned that the program be completed
within one year from the time that an adequate number of contract
personnel have been cleared. Adequate time (approximately four weeks)
shall be allowed for. Government review and checking following the issuance
Cif each report (both interim and final) required under this program, since
in each case the content of the reports will form the basis for subsequent
work.
4.1.1.1. As a result of Government review a limited amount of
revision and rewrite may be required. Proposals submitted hereunder
should include provisions for this contingency.
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4.3; Program Interface. Although the work to be performed under the
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terms of this document is confined to the development of a material handling
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system, interfaces will exist between this program and other studies under-
way within NPIC. It is anticipated that liaison between the contractor
selected for thisprogram and the contractors conducting related internal
studies will be such that this program will result in a compatible and
integrated system.
4.4. Administration. The Government will retain overall controll of
this program. Written approval from the contracting officer must be obtained
before any changes in objectives, costs, or priorities are effected or
before any subcontractor or consultant is employed.
4.5. Contractor Responsibility. The contractor is expected to provide
competent and cooperative administrative service. He will be vested with
certain authority to control the direction and degree of technical effort
within the bounds of the estimated costs. As a part of his overall responsibility,
the contractor will be responsible for the work performed by all of his sub-
contractors and consultants. The fact that the Government has granted approval
of the use of a specific subcontractor or consultant (See Paragraph 4.4)
in no way relieves the contractor from this responsibility.
4.6. Technical Representatives. The contracting officer will designate
a technical representative to authorize specific development efforts of the
contractor. Such authorization shall be given in writing in its original
form or in confirmation of an oral authorization. The contractor will accept
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no other authorization except that of the technical representative or contracting
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officer.
4.7. Reports. Regular reports will be required throughout the life of
the contract. All reports will meet the basic requirements of specification
DB-1001, dated 31 August 1966, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTUAL DOCUMENTATION,
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4.7.1. Monthly Progress Reports covering each specified phase or
subphase of this program will be submitted.
4.7.,2. Final Reports will be submitted as indicated and will
contain the information described under each Phase of this program.
4.7.3. Detailed Specifications. Submitted under Phase II will
annform to Documentation sinTaumt standards agreed to by the Technical
representative and the contractor.
4.8. Computer Interface. Inasmuch as NPIC operates a central computer
system providing remote on-line services, it is mandatory that any operation
concept presented under the proposed plan be compatible with the existing
and planned computers.
4.9. Personnel Availability. Where possible, the contractor must make
maximum use of Government expertise, particularly in the field of,inter-
pretation, and mensuration. To perform required experiments, tae contractor
may extablish, supervise, and evaluate tests, utilizing Government personnel
to derive the necessary informationto bring this project to fruition.
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