REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE - SPACE PLANNING

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP86-00244R000200150001-8
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: November 11, 2016
• Document Release Date: March 5, 1999
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: July 30, 1970
• Content Type: MF

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30 July 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Logistics
TffROUGHt DDI Planning Officer
SUBJECT: Request for Assistance - Space Planning
-1. The Central Reference Service (CRS) plans to renovate a
portion of Room 0E0406 as a new computer site in FY 1971. The
assistance of the Office of Logistics is urgently needed for the planning
and construction of this site.
Z. As you know, Cia3 has been engaged in machine data processing
almost since the inception of the Agency. The first computer (IBM 360/30)
was installed in December 1966. Reerganization of the Office in late 1967,
with attendant large scale personnel reductions, forced CRS to move rapidly
Into increased dependence upon computer support. Hardware has been
upgraded to a 360/50, and plans now exist for further upg-rading. Neither
time nor funds have been available during the period of this rapid growth
to prepare proper physical facilities. It is now apparent that even with
existing equipment a properly planned and prepared site is mandatory.
Continuation of present practice could become dangerous and is inefficient.
Planning and preparation of the site should include allowances for planned
growth for at least five years.
3. contract employee, has conducted a
preliminary study of the feasibility of using a portion of Room GE0406
(area extending about 39 feet north from the south wall) for the propoeed
site. Re has not found any physical reasons for not being able to use
the area, i.e. , weight, heat, airflow, power, ceiling heighte, etc. We
believe that the progress now being made in punched card conversion to
computer applications will free up sufficient space over the next year to
allow construction to proceed with a minimum of disruption and staging.
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The Directoeate has made provision for the allocation of sufficient funds
to construct adequate facilities. We do feelthat construction of this
innguitude should include adequate provision for expansion over a
reasonable period of time, and we will work with you to determine the
tradeoffs involved in time and cost.
4. CRS plans (after attaining required approval) to replace
the 360/50 with a 360/65 about 1 January 1971. It, in turn, is to be
replaced with a 370/155 about 1 July 1971. The space occupied by the
360/50 is unsuitable and inadequate for both of these larger machines.
Space modifications, ideally, should be complete prior to the installa-
tion of the 360/65 and certainly prior to the installation of the 370/155.
If the space modifications are not ready, OL will be asked for emergency
assistance in making minimum interim changes in the existing computer
area (Rooms GE0418 and GE0424), e.g., removal of walls, some false
flooring to cover areas of cable congestion, and some electrical work.
We would prefer, of course, early completion of the permanent space.
5. In order to expedite the work, OL is authorized to utilize up
to $5, 000, charging fan account number 12560030, on the services of an
outside contractor for the necessary A&E. CRS hopes that OL would
select the contractor with minimum time lapse for performance of the
Ara as a primary consideration.
6. Several other space utilization changes in CRS are in the
offing, but we do not believe that they will significantly impact the
proposed computer site construction. We will, however, work with
you in a detailed examination of these potential changes so that costs,
impact and priorities can be laid out. In view of the possible extended
time required to realize our objectives, we will be most appreciative of
an early response to our request. I have designated
(Room 1E4816. Ext. 7758) to coordinate the planning and implementation
of the computer site. The Administrative Staff of CRS will assist him
as required and desirable.
Director, Central Reference Service
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