M1 Winchester Contract Quiz

[eclancy]

Gentlemen,

...Contract for the first Order for 65,000 M1 Garand Rifles Ordnance told Winchester that it had to bid for two methods of Production. What were the two ways that Winchester had to bid??

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[johnmcl]

A Guess

Hey Clancy,

Firm fixed price and cost plus? I have no f-ing clue on this one and couldn't find a reference to it anywhere.

John

 

[eclancy]

Gentlemen,
The answer to the quiz is as follows:
Winchester could bid using the equipment for the Educational Order or bid not to use that equipment.
Thanks again
Clancy

 

[johnmcl]

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Clancy,

Well, I missed that one measured in Astronomical Units!

In looking at your answer, is there any logic to Winchester entering a bid without the Educational Contract equipment? I can't see them moving forward and having to relearn the whole manufacturing process again.

What do you think?

John

 

[eclancy]

johnmcl,
Ordnance and Winchester had a lot of problems during WW2 with te Garand Production. It seems odd but there are files that I have that do make some sence of this orders and will be in Vol. 3. I call it Winchester-Gate
Thanks again
Clancy