CONTINENTAL CAN Co., INC., INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE To: No. 201, Washington. Attention: Mr. W. L. Rowlands. Date: February 8, 1954. Refer to: Department of the Navy. Subject: Request No. Ma3a-7-18/54-100,000 fuse containers MK 21 MOD 0. I have checked our costs and delivery time and advise that there is no change of any sort that we would be willing to make to our bid. Should Mr. Hayward question our 6 percent overhead and 10 percent profit— as you know that is standard with us and we would not care to make any deviation. In support of the 6 percent G. and A.-as you know I recently submitted to Mrs. Gardner on R. and D. contract 12295, data concerning it. As to delivery-we could very easily say that we would make shipment in 90 days or any other period rather than the 16 weeks specified in our bid, but that would not be factual, and we do not care to make a promise that we could not live up to. It would take 12 to 14 weeks to obtain plate from the mill. There is a considerable amount of tooling that will take time, even with outside machine-shop help, which is evidenced by the tooling breakdown sheet, exhibit B attached to our bid. If it is at all possible to better the 16 weeks, we will certainly work to that end, but will not obligate ourselves for any earlier delivery. I suggest you advise Mr. Hayward accordingly, when you meet with him tomorrow afternoon. CARL G. NESBITT. FEBRUARY 24, 1954. To: No. 43-Head office, Mr. C. G. Nesbitt. Subject: Request No. Ma3a-7-18/54-Fuse containers MK 21 MOD ()-Depart ment of the Navy, Bureau of Ordnance, Washington, D. C. You may recall that Mr. Haymore of the Contract Division requested that we discuss the above proposal with him and at that time you informed me we could not better the delivery date nor could we reduce the price. It developed that Haymore was merely "fishing" for price information as this is a new item. In regard to the delivery it developed that the Navy had delayed the final drawings and, consequently, will be badly behind in securing the containers. I was informed this morning that we should shortly receive a contract based on our price and our delivery as specified in our proposal of January 28. We will be requested to better the delivery to whatever extent we can. I have informed the Bureau that, naturally, we will do everything possible to better the delivery, but do not feel that much can be done in this respect. To: No. 43-Head office, Mr. C. G. Nesbitt. From: No. 101-Washington, D. C. W. L. ROWLANDS. MARCH 8, 1954. Subject: Request No. Ma3a-7-18/54-Fuse containers MK 21 MOD 0-Department of the Navy, Bureau of Ordnance, Washington, D. C. This will confirm our telephone conversation of this morning. Mr. Lester Haymore of the Contract Division, Bureau of Ordnance, is currently drawing up the above contract and hopes to get it to the Legal Division today. In the normal course we should receive the actual contract not later than March 20. Our quotation specified delivery at the rate of 24,000 units per week, beginning 16 weeks from the date of receipt of order. Mr. Haymore wants to tie this down in the contract and would like to state that the total quantity will be deliv ered during the month of July. You indicated that the above would be satisfactory and I have so informed Mr. Haymore. W. L. ROWLANDS. CONTINENTAL CAN CO., INC., INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE To: No. 201, Washington. Attention: Mr. W. L. Rowlands. From: No. 43, head office. Date: March 10, 1954. Refer to: Department of the Navy. Subject: Request No. Ma3a-7-18/54--MK 21 MOD O fuse containers. Your files will reveal that you sent Mr. C. Lange a telegram on January 18 advising that no keys were required on this job, you apparently having discussed it with Mr. Jakobson. Now the end drawing is 243891 which very definitely does not show a key, but the LD list specifies a drawing 561848 for "marking instructions" which has nothing to do with us, it specifying the marking on the metal containers and the shipping boxes to be done by the loader. However, the can illustrated does definitely show a key on the top. I think that it would be well to discuss this with Mr. Jakobson and check the following two points: (1) Drawing 461848 does not apply to us in any respect and, therefore, should not be included in the contract. [Handwritten note:] Then perhaps you should contact Haymore. (2) As the end drawing 243891 does not call for a key, the elimination of the 561848 drawing will definitely resolve that no key is required and that all marking on the containers and shipping boxes will be done by the loader. Please give this your prompt attention. CARL G. NESBITT. cc: Messrs. Broomhead, No. 72; Durding, No. 224; Jakob, No. 98; Lange, No. 43; Seigh, No. 98; Stine, No. 72. To: No. 43, Head office, Mr. C. G. Nesbitt. From: No. 101, Washington, D. C., March 12, 1954. Subject: Navy Department, Washington, D. C.-Request No. Ma3a-1-18/54MK 21 MOD O fuse containers. Please refer to your letter of March 10. This matter was discussed with Lieutenant Deaner, of the Bureau of Ordnance, and, in the absence of Mr. Haymore, with Mrs. Debbie Waugh, Mr. Haymore's assistant. It has been decided that drawing 561848 must be included even though it has no bearing on us, therefore, a sentence will be added to the specifications paragraph in the contract which will read approximately as follows: "No keys are required." It is believed that this will prevent any trouble from arising. W. L. ROWLANDS. cc: Messrs. J. W. Broomhead, No. 72; B. F. Durding, No. 224; O. G. Jakob, No. 98; F. C. Lange, No. 43; J. W. Seigh, No. 98; D. Stine, No. 72. CONTINENTAL CAN Co., INC., INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE To: No. 201, Washington. Attention: Mr. W. L. Rowlands. From: No. 43, head office. Date: March 17, 1954. Refer to: Department of the Navy. Subject: Request No. Ma3a-7-18/54-MK 21 MOD O fuse containers. The attached is self-explanatory and needs prompt action. As you know, we have not received the contract, therefore, I suggest that you take 1 set of drawings and 1 copy of the letter and discuss with Harold DeCot. If he is in agreement, I then suggest you take the original letter and one set of drawings to the Bureau and discuss with Mr. Jakobson. Such deviations and our print numbers could then be incorporated in the contract. cc: Messrs. Lange, Seigh, Stalnaker. CARL G. NESBITT. cc: Mr. Harold DeCot, Navy Department; Mr. Rowlands; Mr. Lange; Mr. Seigh Mr. Stalnaker. CONTINENTAL CAN CO., INC., New York, N. Y., March 17, 1954. Subject: Request No. Ma3a-7-18/54-MK 21 MOD O fuse containers. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, Bureau of Ordnance, Washington, D. C. (Attention: J. M. Parsons, commander, USNR.) GENTLEMEN: We have examined BuOrd prints No. 258984 and No. 245777 on subject container and find that clarification on these prints is necessary as BuOrd print does not clearly show bottom and top tray assembly with spacer. The bottom tray, part No. 4, print No. 245777, shows the 5 pierced flange tabs in the same direction as the flanged holes, which, in our opinion, should be in the opposite direction, as shown on our deviation print G-72-DO-118, so that when assembling bottom tray, part No. 4, and top tray, part No. 1, with spacer No. 258984, part No. 2, the tabs of spacer, part No. 2, would be formed over the trays and the 5 pierced flange tabs would support and locate the side walls of the spacer, part No. 2, instead of the pierced flange tabs of the bottom tray being formed over with the tabs of the spacer, as present BuOrd print would show if this view were shown. Also, please refer to BuOrd drawing No. 258984, Rev. A-4, dated February 16, 1948, for body drawing No. 258984, part 1, which shows a long soldered lap seam for the tongue and scored end of the subject container. This top lap seam would be approximately three-fourths inch long due to the top of score line being located 0.312 from edge of body blank or 0.250 from top of double-seamed end. This would be very difficult for hand line soldering operations. Waiver is also requested to use our standard score location of one-half inch from the top of container as shown on our print B-72-DO-305 enclosed, which would provide for a lock and lap seam above the top score line providing for a better quality hand line soldered can. Acceptance of our deviation would also provide one-fourth inch extra clearance for removal of top tray or fuses from the opened container. We await your advices. CARL G. NESBITT, Product Sales Manager, War Products. To: No. 72 Pittsburgh, Mr. C. E. Stalnaker. From: No. 43 head office, March 23, 1954. Subject: Department of the Navy.-Request No. Ma3a-7-18/54 MK 21 MOD O Fuse containers. Upon receipt of your letter dated March 15, my letter of March 17, acquaints you with the action taken. We are today advised by Mr. W. Rowlands of our Washington office that the engineer Mr. H. DeCot and the Navy Ordnance Section together with the Contract Section are in agreement concerning the approval of our waivers. I, therefore, suggest you proceed in accordance with your recommendations as covered by drawings B-72-DO-305 and G-72-DO-118 you submitted and we will see that change orders are put through accordingly. Because of this situation, we must now process the deviations in a certain manner as has been recommended by the contract department which will take time before the actual supplement reaches us. That, however, need not hold up your proceeding. CARL G. NESBITT. cc: Messrs. Lange, Seigh, Durding, Jakob, Rowlands (concerning your question as to why it took so long to request these deviations, the situation is simply this-although we did not receive the contract, I gave the plant the go-ahead and it was only when they started to make drawings for the tooling that the suggestions became apparent.-CGN). To: No. 43 Head Office, Mr. S. G. Nesbitt. As I informed your secretary, your letter of March 17 to the Bureau of Ordnance, and the prints, was received too late. The contract had already left the Contract Division and could not be recalled. The matter was discussed with Harold DeCot, who stated the requested waivers were satisfactory to him. Lt. Deaner of Ma3a was then contacted and agreed to discuss the waivers with DeCot and the Contract Division. Mr. Haymore of the Contract Division suggested that the contract be signed and returned, subject to the waivers requested in your letter of March 17. W. L. ROWLANDS. ce: Messrs. F. C. Lange, No. 43; J. W. Seigh, No. 98; C. Etalnaker, No. 72. cc: Messrs. Rowlands No. 201, Durding No. 224, Jakob No. 98, Lange No. 43, Seigh No. 98. MARCH 25, 1954. Subject: Contract NORD-14707, MK 21 MOD O Fuse Containers. Bureau of Ordnance, Washington, D. C. (Attention: C. F. Ray, Commander (SC) USN, Contracting Officer.) GENTLEMEN: We are returning herewith subject contract duly executed. This contract has been signed subject to the granting of waivers per exhibit W attached hereto. Please refer to our letter of March 17, 1954, requesting these waivers, which was discussed with Mr. DeCot, Lieutenant Dainham, and Mr. Raymore of the Bureau, receiving unanimous approval. We shall look forward to receiving the supplement to cover these waivers. Very truly yours, CONTINENTAL CAN Co., INC., Products Sales Manager, War Products. To: No. 224, Baltimore, Mr. B. F. Durding. From: No. 43, Head office, March 26, 1954. Subject: Department of the Navy, Bureau of Ordnance, Washington, D. C. H. O. 438. MK 21 MOD O Round Double Seamed Fuse Container (Without Keys); quantity, 100,000; size, 5116 by 5.375. CONTRACT NO. NORD-14707 In reference to the above contract which is dated March 16, 1954, you will note from copy of letter written by Mr. C. G. Nesbitt dated March 25 that contract is being accepted on condition waivers are granted as outlined in exhibit W attached to Mr. Nesbitt's letter. Mr. Nesbitt's letter to Navy includes 3 copies of the contract together with 1 copy of contractor's statement of contingent or other fees. By means of copy of this letter going to Mr. Rowlands we will thank him to make certain that the proper waivers are received and properly executed and that one copy, signed by the contracting officer, is returned to this office for permanent keeping. Two copies of the contract are handed you herewith subject to the above waivers, one copy is for your file and one for No. 72 plant. Please issue the necessary sales order on that plant. Briefly this pertains to: We suggest that you review our exhibit A dated January 28, 1954, which went along with our proposal to Agency. This may be helpful in preparing your sales order. The sales order should definitely have reference to tooling which is to be billed separately as noted and covers various items as outlined in exhibit B of our proposal copy of which was directed to all concerned. In addition to the 2 copies of subject contract we are also enclosing 1 page of invoicing instructions, 6 forms DD-346, 1 Government contract bulletin, all for your disposition. We believe these should be mailed to the plant. Copies of the contract are also directed to all recipients of this letter. C. LANGE, War Products Division. Encls, cc Nesbitt, Rowlands, Jakob, Seigh, Broomhead, Hennecke. To: No. 43, Head office, Mr. C. G. Nesbitt. From: No. 101, Washington, D. C., March 30, 1954. Subject: Mk 21 Mod O round double seamed fuse containers (without keys); quantity, 100,000; size, 5-11/16 by 5.375; contract No. Nord 14707, Department of the Navy, Bureau of Ordnance, Washington, D. C. This will acknowledge receipt of my copy of your letter of March 26 to B. F. Durding, and the signed contract, etc. These papers have been turned over to Mr. Leslie Haymore, Contract Division, Navy Department, Bureau of Ordnance. This will be followed closely and I will keep you advised. W. L. ROWLANDS. cc: Messrs. J. W. Broomhead, No. 72, B F. Durding, No. 224, L. F. Henneke, No. 43, O. G. Jakob, No. 98, J. W. Seigh, No. 98. To: No. 43, head office, Mr. C. G. Nesbitt. The contract for the above has been referred by Haymore to the Legal Division. The Ma3a group has indicated approval of the requested waivers following discussions with Harold DeCot. It is hoped that the contract will be issued later this week or early next week. W. L. ROWLANDS. To: No. 43, head office, Mr. C. G. Nesbitt. Mr. Leslie Haymore of the Contract Division, Bureau of Ordnance, Washington, advised me this morning that the bids for the above were not opened on Friday of last week. They will be opened today and he suggests that I contact him late Tuesday or early Wednesday in an attempt to determine where we stand. W. L. ROWLANDS. To: No. 43, head office, Mr. C. G. Nesbitt. This will confirm our telephone conversation of yesterday afternoon. Leslie Haymore of the Contract Division, Bureau of Ordnance, Washington, D. C., informed me yesterday afternoon that our bid on the above was high by approximately 15 percent. I have been unable to determine anything regarding the other bids as this is a negotiated contract, but I was informed that Standard Container is not involved. All delivery and specification requirements have been met by the low bidder and the only point involved in our case is the price. As a result of my bconversation with you, I am informing Mr. Haymore that we have rechecked our cost and cannot lower our price. W. L. ROWLANDS. cc: Messrs. J. W. Broomhead, No. 72; B. F. Durding, No. 224; L. F. Henneke, No. 43; O. G. Jakob, No. 98; C. Lange, No. 43; J. W. Seigh, No. 98. |