PROPOSAL FOR A SPECIAL PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, CONFIGURATION 73-C

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• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP81B00878R000100060025-3
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• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 4, 2002
• Sequence Number: 25
• Publication Date: June 5, 1958
• Content Type: LETTER

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5 June 1958
Perkin-Elmer Corporation
P.O. Box 879
Norwalk, Conn.
STATOTHR
Attention:
Subject: Proposal for a Special Product Improvement Program,
Configuration 73-C
Reference: Conference 23 May 1958, Dayton, Ohio
Dear Sir:
Pursuant to agreements reached at the conference in Dayton, we are
pleased to submit herewith a formal proposal to accomplish a special
product improvement program on one (1) 73-C Configuration. This
proposal consists of the following exhibits:
Exhibit "A'1
Exhibit "B"
Exhibit "C"
Exhibit "D"
Exhibit "E"
- Statement of Work
- Technical Description
- Estimated Price Summary
Government Furnished Property
- Terms and Conditions
Contractor understands that during the performance of any work con-
templated by this proposal, Perkin-Elmer Corporation retains primary
systems responsibility for the 73-C Configuration system. Contractor
further understands that prior to the initiation of any work not presently
stated in the Technical Description (Exhibit "B") additional or supplementary
technical descriptions will be submitted to and approved by Perkin-Elmer
Corporation.
Contractor understands that the Perkin-Elmer Corporation will:
a, Remount the primary mirror.
b. Stiffen the "011 mirror mount.
c. Assembly and teat a set of optics in the optical structure.
d. Furnish the assembled optics and optical structure to the
Contractor.
et. Be responsible at Contractor's facility for the optical test
portion of the complete systems test.
f. Maintain technical cognizance of the complete system teat
and flight test of the 73-C Configuration.
Contractor further understands that the Perkin-Elmer Corporation is
conducting additional studies in the following areas:
as Aircraft isolation
b. Stiffening of plastic cover
c. Use of mechanical dampers for the H, I, and primary
mirrors.
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These additional study areas may result in additional design changes
to be recommended by the Perkin-Elmer Corporation.
The following items of Contractor owned test equipment on loan to the
Perkin-Elmer Corporation are to be returned to Contractor on or before
16 June 1958.
a. One (1) HO-735331-101 Model 513 Techtronix oscilloscope
b. One (1) Type 53-C Techtronix Preamplifier #115.11
C. Two (2) Bruel h Kjaer type 4308 accelerometers
d. One (1) Bruel ,Kjaer type 1606 Preamplifier
e? Two (2) Hycon Integrating Amplifiers
Contractor contemplates an initial flight test will be accomplished on or
about 17 July 1958. All services will be complete on or about 31 July 1958.
Subcontractor represents (a) that he has not employed or retained any
company or person (other than a full-time bona fide employee working
solely for the Contractor) to solicit or secure this contract and (b) that
he has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person (other than a
full-time bona fide employee working solely for the Contractor) any fee,
commission, percentage or brokerage fee contingent upon or resulting
from the award of this contract, and agrees to furnish information
relating thereto as requested by the Contracting Officer.
The prices set forth in this proposal reflect the subcontractor's best
estimate of cost to perform the scope of work herein stated for the period
23 May 1958 through about 31 July 1958. All other data including the
terms and conditions may be considered as the basis for negotiation
with the Hycon Mfg. Company of a cost-plus -3'ixed Fee type contract.
Very truly yours,
HYCON MFG. COMPANY
STATOTHR
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Exhibits A, B, C, D, and E
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STATEMENT OF WORK
The Contractor shall supply the necessary qualified personnel, facilities
and material, and shall use its best efforts to perform a product improve-
ment program on the 73-C Configuration. These services shall include
but not necessarily be limited to the following:
a. Engineering studies, designs. fabrication and assembly
of parts, components, and assemblies, and ground and
flight tests as outlined in the technical description
(Exhibit "B's).
b? Engineering conferences at the Contractor's plant or
such other locations as may be designated by Perkin-
Elmer Corporation.
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
The following technical description of the work to be performed by Hycon
was defined in a conference of technical personnel from Hycon and PECO~
and apply to one (1) configuration only. Unless otherwise noted, this work
will be performed at Hycon'S Pasadena, California plant and at a Test
1. 300" Collimators. Hycon will provide technical assistance to PECO
in the alignment of two (2) 300" Collimators; one at Hycon, one
at the Test Site. This assistance will include transportation of
the collimators between Pasadena and the Test Site.
2. Test Stand. One (1) heavy test stand, similar to that at PECO will be
designed and manufactured by Hycon. This stand will be sturdy
enough to support the existing stabilizer test stand and configurationn,
and is intended to be used for final optical alignment of the configura-
tion.
3. Rubber Isolators. The existing rubber isolators between the three
major configuration structures, and between sub-assemblies,
motors, etc., and their supporting structures will be removed.
4. Dynamic Balance of Motor Armatures. To further reduce internal
sources of vibration, the armatures of the electric motors in the
configuration will be dynamically balanced prior to systems and
flight test. This modification will apply to all motors except the
two small dc motors in the film tension regulator servo.
5. Remount Shutter and Gyro Sensor Assemblies. To reduce the effect
of optic elements of the steady state and transient vibrations gene-
rated by the gyro sensor, assembly and the shutter, these two emits
will be remounted so they will be supported by the superstructurs
rather than the optic structure. Five sub-assemblies; gyro sensor,
shutter, programmer. power supply, and tension regulator, will be
mounted to a framework suspended from the superstructure. The
structure will be designed to be interchangeable with the present
method of support to permit comparative evaluation of the two support
methods.
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6. Three-Axis Position Servo. A three-axis position servo (already
designed and breadboarded) will be assembled to the configuration
and tested. The position servo is designed to detect and correct
for position error and to do so between shutter pulses. Ou the
basis of breadboard tests conducted to date, this servo will be
superior to the existing method of position reference in that it will
eliminate the need for mechanically caging the configuration between
frames, and, consequently, eliminate transient vibrations which may
result from mechanical caging.
7. Isolation of Mechanically Transmitted Vehicle Vibrations. Results of
the last series of flight tests showed that the use of an aircraft
isolator significantly reduced mechanical vibrations transmitted
from the aircraft to the configuration. It is anticipated that an
improvement in the method of aircraft isolation can be made by
placing isolators at the ends of the configuration main support tube
rather than between main support tube and gimbal. By so doing,
isolation will be at the two main configuration support points and
will be more compatible with the stabilization system. The two
methods of aircraft isolation will be evaluated and the better one
utilised.
8. Stiffen Solenoid Mounts. Existing solenoid mounting brackets have been
found to have sufficient compliance to introduce a time delay which
makes the stabilisation action of the torquer solenoids marginal.
With the addition of the aircraft isolator and position servo, cosup-
liance of the existing solenoid mount brackets is too great. Accord-
ingly, the solenoid mounts will be stiffened or otherwise modified to
reduce solenoid mount compliance. This modification is closely
associated with that of Iteau 7 (above), will be carried an in conjunc-
tion with Item T. and may involve relocation of any or all of the throe
solenoids.
9. Caper Motor Cat-Off. In the present C Configuration design, the eager
drive motor runs continuously during camera operation and is a source
of mechanical excitation. Design concepts for a means of cutting out
the eager drive motor at least during photographic operation will be
developed. Selection of modification form and decision as to whether
or not this modification will be incorporated will be determined at a
later design conference.
10. Servo Circuit Chan es. Minor circuit changes which will improve per-
formance will be made is the Film Drive Servo and the Oblique
Drive Servo.
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11. Shutter Checkout. Two shutters for use in the configuration flight test
will be partially overhauled, adjusted and thoroughly tested. This
work will include installation of dynamically balanced motors and a
check of the balance of the shutter disc.
12. Final Assembly and Systems Test. Engineering and shop services
will be provided for the final assembly. PECO will have technical
cognizance of, but Hycon will perform, the overall systems test
of one completed C Configuration, except that, Hycon personnel
will participate in but PECO will be responsible for the optical
alignment and test phase of the overall systems test.
13. Flight Test Instrumentation. Engineering services and the necessary
equipment will be provided for in-flight instrumentation of cosifignra-
tion vibration frequencies and amplitudes, configuration and equip-
ment bay temperatures, and equipment bay pressure. The details
of the instrumentation program for each flight will be determined
during the course of the flight test program.
14. Engineering Service. In addition to the above specific work areas,
engineering services will be provided fors
a. conferences at Hycon. DECO, Test Site and Wright Field.
b. engineering studies requested by PECO, or requested by
Hycon and approved by PECO,
c. test site engineering support of the flight test program,
d. systems integration.
e. installation, alignment, and test of optics including parti-
cipation in laboratory tests of optical quality and
f. evaluation of flight test photographic and instrumentation
test results.
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Exhibit "D"
GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/PROPERTY
The following items of government owned equipment or property will _be
required for modification and/or use by the Contractor during the per-
formance of this contract. This equipment or property must be delivered
to Contractor on or before 24 June 1958.
1. One (1) Configuration C, Serial #4, less optical structure
and optics (already furnished)
T-Mrw (2) 300" Collimators with containers (one already furnished)
One (1) set Configuration C. Optics and Optical Structure
One (1) Hand Control - Mark I to be compatible with 73-C
Configuration.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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This proposal has been prepared on the basis that the following terms and
conditions will be applicable to any subcontract or purchase order (herein-
after referred to as contract) resulting therefrom. (7or convenience these
terms and conditions are presented in four (4) parts.)
Part "A" - General terms and conditions to be included in any
contract resulting from this proposal.
Part "95" - Special terms and conditions to be included in any
contract resulting from this proposal.
Part "C" - Other conditions of the Hycon Mfg. Company proposal.
Part "D" - Other Information.
Part "A" General Torras and Conditions
This proposal has been prepared on the basis that the following general
terms and conditions will be included in any contract resulting therefrom:
1. All the provisions of MCP 71-8 dated 15 November 1957, Paro
9-4 of MCP 71-591 dated 23 December 1955, Paro 9-9 of MCP 71-
594 dated 4 January 1955, Paro 9-13 of MCP 71-613 dated 9 April
1957, (copies of which are enclosed herewith) apply to this contract
except as follows:
Paragraph 7 of MCP 71-8 entitled Records is to be deleted
in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:
7. Records
The Contractor agrees that the Contracting Officer or any
of his duly authorized representatives shall, until the expira-
tion of three years after final payment under this contract,
have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent
books, documents, papers and records of the Contractor
involving, transactions related to this contract, includin
subcontracts hereunder.
2. Paragraph 34 of MCP 71-8 entitled Renegotiation is to be deleted
in its entirety and the following substituted therefor:
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Exhibit "E"
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34. Renegotiation
This contract shall not be subject either to the provisions
cd the Vinson-Trammell Act as amended and extended (34
U. S. Code 496, and 10 Ti. S. Code 311) or to any other
set of Congress, whether heretofore or hereafter enacted,
providing for the renegotiation of Government contracts.
3. All references to "Contracting Officer" in clauses of MCP forms
(paragraph I above) shall be interpreted to mean "Perkin-Elmer
Corporation.
Part "$" - ecial Terms and Conditions.
This proposal is contingent upon the inclusion of the following provisions
in any contract resulting from this proposal:
1. Include the clauses "Negotiated Overhead Rates" in accordance
ASPR 3.704. 1.
2. Overhead Rates.
Pending establishment of final overhead rates in accordance with
the clause hereof entitled Negotiated Overhead Rates, payment on
account of all overhead will be made on the basis of billing rates
approved by the Perkin-Elmer Corporation. The period as con-
templated by paragraph (b) of said clause shall extend from
I $'ebruary 1958 to 31 January 1959.
3. It is understood and agreed that the Contractor, for the pur-
pose of this contract only. is allowed the no-cost use on a non-
interference basis, of the Government owned tooling and test
equipment furnished on Purchase Order No. 56207 and Contract
SC-200.
4. It is understood and agreed that the Contractor, for the pur-
poses of this contract only, is allowed the no-cost use on a non-
interference basis, of Government owned aircraft (including pilots,
maintenance, fuel and oil), the use of a test site or sites, and the
use of test site personnel being provided by the Contractor on
another contract for the purpose of conducting flight tests necessary
in the performance of this contract.
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5. Special Security Requirements
The Contractor shall not reveal (i) the specific nature or any
details of the work being performed hereunder or (ii) any infor-
mation whatsoever with respect to the department of the Govern-
ment sponsoring this contract and the work thereunder except
as the Contractor is directed or permitted to reveal such infor-
mation by the Contracting Officer or by his duly authorized rep-
resentative for security matters, and notwithstanding any clause
or section of this contract to the contrary. The Contractor
shall not interpret any clause or section of this contract as
requiring or permitting divulgence of such information to any
person, public or private, or to any officer or department of
the Government without the express consent of the Contracting
Officer or his duly authorized representative for security
matters,
6. Anticipatory Costs
All costs, which have been incurred by the Contractor, beginning
23 May 1958, in anticipation of this contract and prior to its
signing, and which if incurred after signing would have been
considered as allowable items of cost for this contract, shall
be considered as allowable items of costs hereunder.
7. Overtime Authorization
The Contractor is authorized to work on an overtime basis
during the performance of this contract. Such overtime will
be kept at a minimum consistent with the overall objectives of
the program.
Part "C" - Other Conditions of the Hycon Mfg. Company' a Proposal
The following statements and conditions are submitted in order to clarify
the Contractor's position and are not necessarily intended for incorporation
in the contract.
1. The contractor does not allow any discounts for payments
made within a stipulated period.
Z. The delivery set forth in Exhibit "D" is based upon receipt
of contractual authorization in the form of a fully executed con-
tractual document not later than 15 July 1958.
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