STATUS OF THE BRIEFING PRINT ENLARGER (BPE)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B04770A000400030021-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: January 4, 2005
• Sequence Number: 21
• Publication Date: April 13, 1966
• Content Type: MFR

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NPIC/P&DS/D/6-900
13 April 1966
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SUBJECT: Status of the Briefing Print Enlarger (BPE)
1. Procurement of the Briefing Print Enlarger for NPIC.
PAR 213 is a new project designation for the prototype phase of
the Briefing Print Enlarger. We expect to receive the pro osal and
specifications within the next two weeks from the
DIA will transfer approximately o NPIC; Bureau of Weapons will
transfer approximately and NRT C will transfer approximately
prototype on a priority basis.
2. Procurement of Four Additional Prototype Models for the Intelligence
Community Through the Medium
Several agencies have requested that NPIC purchase four additional
prototype models of the Briefing Print Enlarger. The three agencies
concerned are the Naval Reconnaissance Technical Support Center (NRTSC),
DIA, and Navy Bureau of Weapons. These agencies are most anxious to
commit FY 1966 funds toward these prototype models. They have been
informed of the procedure for joint procurement and development of
the Briefing Print Enlarger and are now in the process of transferring
their funds to the Director of NPIC who will in turn assign the funds
to OSA, provided this method of handling the contract is approved.
Each model will cost approximately per unit. On this basis
In the meantime, has stated that t ey
are working on the long-range phases of the Briefing Print Enlarger
NRTSC, one model each; total of four additional models.
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The balance of the funds in the case of Bureau of Weapons
and NRTSC will come from funds already held by NPIC. The orders now
stand at the following: Bureau of Weapons, two models; DIA and
3. Method of Procurement.
It has been recommended by I land by the Development
Branch that the models be purchased through a special contract already
held with at OSA. A memorandum has been prepared to
be forwarded to OSA. In a conversation with
he stated that shop would not be able to get
permission to fabricate the four models in question through the usual
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overt channels; it is necessary that security of the covert component
involved ati be protected by avoiding open channels of
contracting.
When the Contracting Officer at OSA receives the funding data from
NPIC for contracting the four prototype models, he will send a
message of authorization to o commence fabrication of
the four prototype models.
Development Branch, P&DS
Distribution:
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