CONTRACT(Sanitized)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B04747A001400030021-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: April 19, 2001
• Sequence Number: 21
• Publication Date: June 16, 1966
• Content Type: LETTER

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16 June 1966
Gentlemen:
Subject: Contract
Attached you will find the DD 250 forms which are proof of shipment of
Light Table No. 2 under the subject contract. The performance of this
Light Table during acceptance test was as follows:
1. Brightness: Measured Value 2200 foot lamberts
Specification: 1700 foot lamberts with
design goal of 2000 foot lamberts
2. Dimming Ratio: Measured Ratio 220 to I
Specification: At least 15 to 1
3. Uniformity: Measured uniformity of illumination
140 foot lambert or 6 1/2%
Specification: Illumination could not vary
more than 10%
4. Heat: Measured temperature difference on the viewing
surface 156F
Specifications Surface temperature to ambient
difference should not exceed 30?F
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As you can see this Light Table exceeded the specification in these areas and
was acceptable in all other areas of worlmaanship and mechanical function.
The reason, Light Table No. 1 is also shown on the enclosed DD 250 is that it
was damaged when it was tilted 45' in one plane and 75? in the other at the
same time (not a design requirement) and was returned for repair.
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This document contains information
affecting the national defense of the United
States, within the meaning of the Espionage
Laws, Title 1S. U.S.C., Sections 793 and 794;
the transmission or revelation of which
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Light Table No. 3 is ready for preliminary inspection and acceptance, but
due to availability of responsible inspecting personnel, acceptance has
been delayed until 12 July 1966,
Our previous correspondence and discussion have brought to your attention
the difficulties encountered in developing these Light Tables and the
resulting financial expenditure beyond the contract price. We have
continually endeavored to the best of our ability to provide equipment that
would satisfy not only the contract requirements but also the requirements
of the technical monitor and the operational personnel. This was necessary
because the contract specifications being of Research and Development nature
were not always specific but were subject to interpretation and in areas
of conflict were subject to compromise.
In many instances delays did result and costs expended until the various
approaches, which would overcome the conflict or better define the
specification could be evaluated.
There are many examples which can be discussed which fall in the above
category of conflict or interpretation oil specifications. Some of which
are:
1. The microscope mounting requirements as associated with film
hold down, clearance between Light Table and microscope stand, and
size of microscope mount.
2. The availability of light sources that could meet all the
*NOV specifications or design goals of Brightness, Dimming Ratio, Uniformity
of Illumination and Heat.
3. Design of stereoscope carriage to accomodate the three stereoscope
types available and auxiliary lenses within the undefined space
limitations.
Our total performance under this contract was guided and influenced by the
General Provisions included in this contract which are for a fixed price
Research and Development contract and specifically Article 2 Scope of Work
which states in part...
"The contractor shall supply the necessary qualified personnel,
equipment, facilities and materials, and shall use its beat
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efforts to conduct the work specified in the contract in
accordance with the specifications, schedules and drawings
contained therein. The contractor and the contracting officer
shall cooperate in consultation and otherwise upon the request
of either party in resolution of mutual problems."
Our current expenditures are in, excess of above the contracj5X1A
price, but we have developed three Light Tables which have advanced the
state of the art. With full knowledge of our performance and the fact
these devices do in many respects exceed the contract specifications,
we request that our need for financial help be considered as your letter
dated 16 February 1966 indicated it would be.
Very truly yours,
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This document contains information
affecting the national defe;nse of the Unitede
States, within the meanieof the Espionag
7A001 ~ L U S C: `cations 793 and 794,
02i fix n or revelation of which
in any manner to an unauthorized peraoti
is prohibited by law.