I should also say that at the end of the last year, I initiated a contract for the repair of these crates, which has not actually been effected yet, but the contract is going through the process of being issued and worked upon. When that is done, all of these crates-there are about 47 of them that will have some work done on them-all of them will be weatherproofed and will be ventilated, something that has not been properly taken care of before. Mr. THOMPSON. When will this be done? Mr. TAYLOR. I hope that by fall, October is the target date we have for getting indoors the planes that I mentioned and the repair of the crates. (The information follows:) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONTRACT TO REPAIR CRATES The pending contract for the repair of crates was originated June 16, 1970, with a requisition accompanied by four estimates obtained from contractors. The work requisitioned is: to supply the services and materials as necessary; to repair as required for weatherproofing; paint with black asphalt paint as necessary; and install louvre-type air vents for proper ventilation backed with wire screen to prevent entry of rain, snow, and birds. The Smithsonian Contracting Office has been requested to issue the contract. The expected date of completion is October 31, 1970. |