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Project Apollo: Americans to the Moon
In addition to studies and services essential to the successful operation of
Project Apollo, there is a continued need for research and development, design,
engineering, fabrication and assembly of material and equipment.
The proposed class of contracts does not call for quantity production of
any article.
It is impossible to describe in precise detail, or by any definite drawings or
specifications, the nature or the work to be performed; only the ultimate objectives
and the general scope or the work can be outlined. The materials, equipment,
and services to be procured for Project Apollo will be in quantities requiring the
high reliability and performance critical to the successful performance or the
Manned Satellite Vehicle program.
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Determination
Based on the findings above made, I hereby determine that the proposed
contracts are for experimental, developmental or research work, or for the making
or furnishing of property for experiment, test, development and research.
This class determination shall remain in effect until June 30, 1962.
James E. Webb, Administrator
Date July 25, 1961
Enclosure No. 2
From NASA Headquarters
To Space Task Group
ATTENTION: Robert R. Gilruth
Subject:
Appointment of Source Evaluation Board
1. The following personnel are designated to serve as a Source
Evaluation Board in connection with the procurement of development of
spacecraft required for the Apollo Project. This Board, operating at the direction
of the chairman, will review proposals from prospective contractors and based
on its findings recommend source selection to this office for approval:
Walter Williams (Chairman) – Asst. to Director, Space Task Group
Robert O. Piland – Head, Apollo Project Office, Space Task Group
George M. Low – Chief, Manned Space Flight, NASA Headquarters
Wesley L. Hjornevik – Asst. Director for Administration, Space Task Group
Brooks C. Preacher – Office of Procurement Review, NASA Headquarters
Maxime A. Faget – Chief, Flight Systems Division, Space Task Group
James A. Chamberlin – Head, Engineering Division, Space Task Group