Statement of Urgency - Chrome Plate Fixture parts - Redacted.pdf

REPLY TO

ATTENTION OF

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

WATERVLIET ARSENAL

1 Buffington Street

WATERVLIET, NY 12189-4000

30 April 2020

ODP-P

Memorandum for Record Purchase Request #W16H1F011400YR Total:

SUBJECT: Statement of Urgency for Watervliet Arsenal Chrome Plate Facility fixture drawing G2541 Rev R, items #14 ( 3 each), #15 (3 each) and #26 (3 each) only with Cardish Machine Works, Watervliet NY 12189.

1. Watervliet Arsenal’s tool room had been contacted about manufacturing these replacement items for the G2541 cathode assembly fixtures. At this time the tool-room does not have the capacity / time slots to manufacture these items in a timely manner / quick turn-around time.

2. Watervliet Arsenal Chrome Plate Facility urgently needs 3 fully functioning G2541 cathode assembly fixtures to use the plating capacity Watervliet Arsenal has available to them. At present all 3 each G2541 Cathode assemblies are damaged, creating cathode burns to the gun-tube during the plating cycle. If a plated tube gets a “cathode burn” on it, the tube is normally scrapped. This condition cannot be tolerated.

3. Watervliet Arsenal’s ability to meet current contract delivery schedules with 3 different 155mm cannon systems - M284 F.B.C., M776 India and M776 F.B.C. will be impacted without accelerated procurement actions.

4. Cardish Machine Works is the only previous successful manufacturer of these G2541 cathode assembly fixtures to Watervliet Arsenal and can provide the necessary quick turn-around time.

5. Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated.

6. The point of contact for this office is Terrence E. Roche at extension .

Terrence E. Roche Chrome Plate Industrial Specialist ODP-P

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