Approved For Release 2000/08108 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO3000400004-1 EXECUTIVE SECRETARY SUMMARY SHEET AGENCY CONTRACT REVIEW SG1A SG1J PROJECT TITLE: Phenomenological Research and Development SPONSOR: Dr. Jack Vorona, DIA/DT REQUEST #: 330/ MONITOR: DIA/DT-ACO, OIA/DT-5A 1. (S) BACKGROUND: a. (S/NF) In 1985, the Department of Army's Surgeon General Office for Research and Development (DASGRD) initiated a 5-year psychoenergetics research and development program. Research identified for this effort centered or two aspects;basic psychoenergetics phenomena understanding, and applications oriented research. This SGRD program was in response to recommendations that followed from DIA's 3-year GRILL FLAME evaluation effort that examined the validity and threat potential of an aspect of psychoenergetics known as remote viewing. DIA established close ties with this SGRD research program to insure that applications research would be adequately pursued. b. (S/NF) In 1987, it became apparent that SGRD funding might not be available to carry the project through to the end of the 5-year period. Consequently, additional funding was sought by DIA and acquired through funding transfer action by the House Approprations Committee (HAC). This funding is now available in DIA. MIPR action to the existing SGRD contract is the most expeditious method of allocating these funds. 2. (S/NF) DESCRIPTION: a. (S/NF) Expected Capability: This effort will permit both basic and applied research in psychoenergetics to continue. Tasks defind in the classified statement of work focus on those activities that have the highest potential payoff in both basic phenomena understanding and in achienement of new or improved application capability. Progress in both areas will ultimately assist DIA and the Intelligence Community in pursuing operational applications and in assessing the potential foreign threat in this area. SG1J b. (U) Award Method: Sole Source c. (U) Funding: Total effort is $1,000,000.00; R&D, for FY 1989. CLASSIFIED BY: DIA/DT DECLASSIFY ON: OADR SECRET NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA ENCLOSURE K i -RDP96-00789ROO3000400004-1 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO3000400004-1 3. (U) MISSION REQUIREMENT SUPPORTED: a. Source of Mission: DCI Goal #2; DIP FY84-88 Required Capabilities li. In, Iq, 2a, 2e, 2g, 2j, 2n; DoD Plan for Intelligence Support to Operational Commanders FY84-88 Required Capabilities 20, 21, 23. NIT #9 & 32. b. Impact of Not Funding: Failure to fund this effort would seriously degrade DIA's ability to assess military potential of the emerging foreign efforts in this field, and would eliminate potential for new application development. 4. (S/NF) CONTEXT: a. (U) Relationship to Ongoing or Proposed Projects: This effort is contained in FY 88 line item 1.104 for Congressional Directed Programs. There are no known similar current or proposed projects. b. (S/NF) Managerial Persepctive: (1) (U) Responsive to PMGM 1984-1988 General Production Guidance II.B.2.a. (2) (S/NF) A prior effort (1981-1983) concerning psychoenergetic phenomena was conducted under Project GRILL FLAME through a DIA contract with SRI International. The main purposes of GRILL FLAME were to evaluate the threat that foreign psychoenergetic achievements could pose to US national security and to explore the potential of psychoenergetic phenomena for use in US intelligence collection and military operational problems. GRILL FLAME included first-hand research and experimentation in the psychoenergetic phenomenon of remote viewing with the goal of attaining sufficient understanding of this phenomenon to permit an informed judgment as to whether to proceed in further study and application pursuits, or to abandon the area entirely. The results of this effort have confirmed the reality of the remote viewing phenomenon and the existence of a potential threat to US national security. GRILL FLAME also included assessments of foreign research in psychoenergetics. c. (U) Is project in consonance with Agency ADP Planning? N/A. d. (U) Government-furnished space: None. 2 SECRET NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS Approved For Release 2000/08/08: CIA-RDP96-00789ROO3000400004-1 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO3000400004-1 5. (U) RESOURCE PROFILE: FISCAL PLANNING YEARS FY FY FY FY FY ADD'1 TOTAL al- 88 89 go 9-1 YEARS THRU R&D FUNDS ($K) 0 $1,000 0 0 0 0 N/A 6. (U). COORDINATIONS: VP-SF, RTS, GC, OS, Oc. 3 SECRET NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO3000400004-1 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO3000400004-1 SECRET STATEMENT or WORK SG1 B FOR PHENOMENOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 1.0. (S/NF) PURPOSE: The purpose of this effort is to continue basic and applications research in the field of psychoenergetics. 2..0. (S/NF) BACKGROUND: 2.3. (S/NF) The GRILL FLAME project concluded in 1983 and a report with project findings was sent to congressional intelligence and appropriation committees. The report affirmed the existence of remote viewing phenomenon and recommended that additional research for quantifying and developing remote viewing as an intelligence collection tool be pursued. This recommendation was endorsed by a special Science Panel that met to review GRILL FLAME activities. This panel also affirmed that the SRI research was scientifically sound and urged that basic and applied research in psychoenergetics be continued, its scope expanded, and that other laboratories be involved. CLASSIFIED BY: DIA/DT DECLASSIFY ON: OADR SECRET NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-OO789ROO3OOO42Q&%U1E #r 2.1. (S/NF) Over the past 15 years, DIA has followed the field of AS L - - Approved For Release 20OO/Oi/08: CIA-RDP96-00789ROO3000400004-1 SECRET , T - 1; - _: AWN 2.4. (S/NF) The first opportunity to expand psychoenergetics research scope occurred in 1985. The Department of Army's Surgeon General Office for Research and Development (DASGRD) initiated a 5-year research and development program with SRI International to pursue many of the recommendations from the GRILL FLAME report. The SGRD program centered on two main aspects: basic phenomena understanding, and application-oriented research. DIA established close ties with this R/D effort to insure that applications research would be adequately pursued. 2.5. (S/NF) In 1987, it became apparent that SGRD funding for this activity might not be available to carry through to the end of the 5-year period. Consequently, DIA made this situation known to various potential funding sources. The House Appropriations Committee (HAC) assisted in obtaining $1 million in R/D funds in FY 1988 for DIA to continue this effort. A MIPR action to the existing SGRD contract is considered the most expeditious method of allocating this funding. The HAC also requested that these funds be distributed evenly between basic and applied or operational research. 3.0. (S/NF) OBJECTIVE: The objective of this program is to continue investigating and develo'ping the most productive aspects of psychoenergetics as defined to date in the SRI research. 4.0. (S/NF) SCOPE: The basic scope of this effort will be to pursue areas of research tfi-atcontribute to psychoenergetics phenomena understanding, and to conduct investigations that have the greatest potential for development of an intelligence application capability. 5.0. (S/NF) TECHNICAL CONSIDEMTIONS: 5.1. (S/KF) All research activities and findings over the 15 years of SRI involvement in psychoenergetics shall be brought to bear on this effort. In addition, expertise in multidisciplinary areas throughout SRI shall be made available as consultants or for special support as required. 5.2. (U) Special support, if not available at SRI, can be obtained via SRI consultant or subcontract efforts with prior approval by the COTR. 5.3. (S/NF) This effort will utilize technical review groups, the Scientific Oversight Committee and the Human Use Review Board that has already been established by HQDA for psychoenergetics research under the original 5- year program (ref Enhanced Human Performance Investigations, DAMD17-85-C- 5130). 2 Approved For ReleffieRiffiffiff f, E%1A1§Pk,",JR7§9ROO3OOO4OOOO4-1 a Approved For Release 2000/08/08 :. GIA*,RDP96-o6789.RbOI000400004-1 SECRET 6.0. (S/NF) SPECIFIC TASKS: 6.1. (S/NF) Basic Research: 6.1.1. (S/NF) Reassess previous research and conduct new research to identify parameters and procedures that are responsible for remote viewing occurrence and for enhancing performance. 6.1.2. (S/NF) Identify optimum statistical evaluation methods and procedures and prepare appropriate handbooks. 6.1.3. (S/NF) Determine if select physiological parameters can be useful for identifying or predicting occurence of psychoenergetic phenomena. 6.1.4. (S/NF) Perform various investigations that assist in identifying fundamental aspects of the phenomena. 6.2. (S/NF) Applications Research: 6.2.1. (S/NF) Develop quantification and evaluation techniques for a variety of operational types of targets. 6.2.2. (S/NF) Conduct multi-series remote viewing projects for special operational targets to determine levels of accuracy as a function of operational conditions such as distance, shielding, timing, other factors. 6.2.3. (S/NF) Review and analyze all operational related projects to identify possible operational limits or qualifiers. 6.2.4. (S/NF) Conduct screening of large candidate groups to identify people with high quality remote viewing and related (i.e., search) ability. 6.2.5. (S/NF) Initiate development of new application capability (i.e., search). 6.3. (U) Support: 6.3.1. (U) Project management 6.3.2. (U) Support for Science Oversight Committee (SOC) 6.3.3. (U) Support for Human Use Review Board 3 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO3000400004-1 SECRET NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS Approved For Release 2000/08108.:. Glfi~-RDP96-67894- O~00040000-4-1 SECRET 6-3.4. (U) Computer support and maintenance 6.3.5. (U) Document preparation, administration 6-3-6. (U) Travel 7-0- (U) Quick Reaction Capability (QRC): The contractor will maintain a quick response capability and be prepared to respond in less than 24 hours to problems or unexpected demands for brief technical papers that may develop during the term of this effort. 8.0. (U) ALLOCATION OF EFFORT: The level of effort to be applied to each basic task should be approximately as follows: Task No. Allocation of Effort/Funding 6.1 40% 6.2 40% 6.3 20% 4 Approved For Release 2000108108: CIA-RDP96-00789ROO3000400004-1 SECRET NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO3000400004-1 SECRET JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION WITH SRI INTERNATIONAL (S/NF) The Defense Intelligence Agency proposes to procure with SRI International via MIPR to U. S. Army, pursuant to the authority of 10 U S C 2304 (c) (1), services to perform phenomenological research and development in psychoenergetics. The estimated cost of the service is $1,000,000.00. Procurement of the above by use of procurement procedures by other than full and open competition is necessary because: (1) (U) The contractor is uniquely qualified due to their 15 year history of successful research in this field; (2) (S/NF) The contractor has internationally recognized experts in this field who have direct access to most world-wide research activities on this topic; (3) (U) The contractor has an extensive multidisciplinary staff that can be available for consultation as the need arises; (4) (U) The contractor has an extensive classified data base which has comingled with both government and proprietary data that is essential for this contract; (5) (S/NF) It would require several years for a new contractor to achieve the present level of expertise and competence possessed by SRI International; this would create a serious delay in phenomena understanding, in applications development, and in understanding potential threat posed by similar foreign activities in this area. SG1J PREPARED BY: CERTIFIED AS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE: VOROM As!ristant Deputy Director for Scientific and Technical Intelligence CLASSIFIED BY: DIA/DT DECLASSIFY ON: OADR SECRET NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-OO789RO(QQV&A&Q0jW-j Approved For Release 2000/08/08 CIA-RDP96-00789ROO3000400004-1 S T A T E M E N T RESEARCH OF PLANNED, ON-GOING, AND COMPLETED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Research by my staff indicates, to the best of our knowledge, that there is no other know similar or collateral study or analysis, planned, in progress, or completed, which fulfills the objectives or specific intent of this proposed contract: Phenomenological Research and Development. Date 91 AJA ~O"ROM t-N. Assistant Deputy Director for Scientific and Technical Intelligence ENCLOSURE W 4 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO3000400004-1 Approved For Release 2000/018'68-: C-14-RDP96-Od789 01000400004-1 MIPR CONTROL PROVISIONS AND GUIDANCE 1. Funds cited may be used only for the project delineated in the classified Statement of Work (Enclosure 1). 2. The DIA estimate for this project is $1,000,000 K over a 12 month period. 3. The total MIPR estimate shall not be exceeded by the purchasing office. 4. Changes in purpose, scope, or desired results from those delineated in the Statement of Work must have DIA approval. A copy of the final Statement of Work will be provided to DIA/DT-ACO for review prior to further contractual actions. 5. The MIPR should be addressed to: US Army Medical Research and Development Command ATTN: Jean V. Smith, SGRD-ACQ Fort Detrick Frederick, MD 21701-5012 6. Two copies of the final contract should be provided to: Defense IntelligencLL Agency ATTN: VP-SF Washington, D.C. 20340- Encl Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789RO030't'e48OVO4-1 Approved For Re-lease 2000/08/08 CIA-RDP96-00789ROO3000400004-1 1. Date 2. Delivery 3. of request required by Purchase rawest number PURCHASE REQUEST 8 An ri 30 Sep 89 INSTRUCTIONS 1 88 - ORIGINAL AND 8 COPIES 1A. Authorized Approving Official or Designee (DIAM 44-2) 6A. Funds are certified available and have been committed . A Accounting clessif Ication 5B. Amount Signature DR. JAKK VORONA 9780400.44 6FO301 1222 503744 $1,000,000.00 Type Nam Date W. Name, Ext, and Signature of Designated Supply Coordinsto (DIAM 25-1) 5C, Name and signature of Certifying Official SG1J Signature SG1A Signature Type Name Date Type Name Date Office Symbol DT-ACO 7A. Ship To- BIRECTOR 7B. Mark for: A Washington, D.C. 20340-6150 (DT-ACO, SG1J BA. Estimated i U Stock/item Description n Price Amount No. of Supplies t or Services Quantity RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR EXTERNAL RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS $1,000,000.00 MIPR. 9. FlRecurring 80. requirement Total Source: $1,000,000.00 GSA Schedule Number (if known) Acquisition Plan No. 10. Action Off Ice if External to DIA.. HQ DA/S GRD-OP Other: JEAN V. SMITH, ATTN: SrRD-ACQ Inierservice Support Agreement No: ExternaIPOC: II.Justification/Ren,ark$ The purpose of this request is to pursure general phenomenological research and development at SRI International. Funds for this effort are in the approved FY 1988 DIA budget as line item 1.104 for Congressional Directed Program. 12A. Requisition 13A. Number/Other Coordinations 0CRR6 F-1 SADPO VP-SF G C OC 12.9 Logistics RTS Branch Action 05 OtficeF/Phone No. Date 12C. Method 138. 13C. Approvals Budget Fl Reporting Not Code required R40 i IDIAR 0 Off 44-4) Ice CRRB Contracting and Acquis tion C1 Other: SADPO El yes 0 No 12D. Received 14A. 14B. By: (Signature) Action Oste Assigned To: Approved . 00004-1 For Release 6-00789ROO30004 2000/08/08 '? IC4 tp T l " Date IN 1 e no e p Previous Edition Is Obsolete. Approved For Release 2000/D8/08: CIA -RDP96-00789ROO3000400004-1 OBLIGATION ECORD AMOUNT MMITMENT $ R OF CO REFERENCEOBLIGATIONS UNOBLIGATED REFERENCEOBLIGATIONS UNOBLIGATED DATENUMBER INCURRED BALANCE REMARKS DATENUMBER INCURRED BALANCE REMARKS xxxxx4ux "K*K,*X*W~X RECAP: Basic ............................... $1,000,000.00 17. List of Enclosures: 6,.