EXHIBIT 10.98
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dabp200406.005.PROP.HiEnergy.doc
07 June 2004
Mr. Bogdan Castle Maglich, M.Sc., Ph.D., F.A.P.S.
Chairman & Chief Scientific Officer
HiEnergy Technologies, Inc.
1601B Alton Parkway
Irvine, California 92606
Dear Mr. Maglich:
SUBJECT: PROPOSAL FOR DETAILED CONCEPT DESIGN SERVICES
LOCKWOOD GREENE PROPOSAL NO. DA-04-0097
The need for HiEnergy Technologies, Inc. to quickly define the manufacturing
resources that will be needed to produce its first commercial product, the
CarBomb Finder, and plan for potential future products has become more urgent
due to the award of the first contract for this project. As a result of this
urgency, Lockwood Greene proposes to skip our proposed Visioneering sessions and
move into the detailed concept design effort.
We, therefore, propose immediately to undertake the effort to build upon the
preliminary manufacturing assessment and develop a detailed conceptual design of
processes and facilities for the commercial manufacture of HiEnergy's CarBomb
Finder products.
SCOPE OF WORK
Lockwood Greene will provide the following services under this proposal:
Travel to HiEnergy Technologies' California headquarters for a two-day period
in kick off meeting with the purpose of reviewing and confirming information
gathered during the manufacturing needs assessment, and obtaining all available
information regarding the following:
o Product configuration and components, including integration of a vehicle
and/or base modules
o Supplier information
o Schedule requirements
o Confirm strategic direction - facility options, flexibility needs for
future products, facility size, facility rent/lease/build preference, etc.
From this information and information developed during the preliminary
manufacturing needs assessment, our team will determine design a "lean"
manufacturing process for the cost efficient production of CarBomb Finders in
response to customer demand. The manufacturing concept will include
manufacturing and testing activities, process flow, equipment requirements,
inventory/storage requirements, area requirements, equipment cost estimates and
direct labor headcount. Lockwood Greene will begin by developing a process flow
chart for the assembly of HiEnergy products. This will include identifying
process steps and cycle time analysis.
Our manufacturing concept design effort will include the following activities: |
Conduct analysis products to be produced at start-up and capacity requirements
forecasts
Determine safety stock requirements
Determine manufacturing equipment products and quantities required to meet
forecasted capacity requirements
Develop specifications for key manufacturing tools and equipment including
material handling systems and electrical systems bench test modules
Refine manufacturing equipment cost estimate
When this level of process definition has been established, we will determine
and develop the facility requirements to provide adequate support of the
processes and functions that will take place within it, including:
Utilities, fire protection, and water
Environmental and regulatory compliance
Shielding
Number of dock doors
Management and support space (offices, conference rooms, amenities, etc.)
Research and development area and equipment
Overhead clearances
Finish level
Test area
Manufacturing area
Building footprint
Facility cost estimate
This will provide the information required for the Lockwood Greene design team
to develop a site plan that includes highway access requirements, parking, site
traffic plan for trucks and private vehicles, environmental controls, site
drainage, and containment.
The Lockwood Greene team will then develop a schedule for facility design,
equipment procurement, construction, equipment installation, commissioning,
production, and manpower ramp-up.
Concurrent with the manufacturing, facility, and site plan design, Lockwood
Greene will contact potential suppliers of key components to determine their
capability to meet HiEnergy's anticipated demand quantities, and make
recommendations regarding the types of supplier relationships that will be
required to ensure the availability of needed quantities of components.
DELIVERABLE AND OUTPUT RESULTS
Lockwood Greene will document information developed in the scope of work above
in a final report. The Final Report will contain the following information:
Manufacturing process flow charts
Cycle time estimates
Direct labor headcount estimate
Facility concept layout and elevation drawings with general arrangements for
equipment, area sizing, and facility footprint
Generate equipment lists, instrument lists, and electrical load data sheets
Site plan concept drawings
Equipment and facility costs estimates
Preliminary make-buy recommendations based on manufacturing needs
Milestone project schedule
List of concept assumptions
Recommendations for key component procurement
Recommended project schedule including site selection, design, construction,
equipment procurement, commissioning, production ramp-up, manpower ramp-up, and
training
This report will provide HiEnergy with key recommendations and schedule for the
path forward as well as a basis for detailed facility design and procurement of
key process equipment.
TO BE PROVIDED BY HIENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
In order to facilitate this report, HiEnergy Technologies, Inc. will need to
have as much of the following information as possible available prior to the
meeting with Lockwood Greene
Consulting:
An updated list of parts and components and parts required for configuration
of CarBomb Finders product to be considered in the analysis
Known information about components and manufacturing requirements
All known material, tolerance, and finish requirements for each component
Information regarding hazardous materials and radiation levels
Identification of known and current manufacturer(s)/supplier(s) of each key
component
All known and anticipated testing requirements for materials, individual
components, and assemblies
Confirmation processes that cannot be outsourced due to their proprietary
nature
Estimate of five-year sales/production rate per product
SCHEDULE
Lockwood Greene proposes to complete the scope of work described in this
proposal no later than five weeks from project kick-off as outlined in the
schedule below. Lockwood Greene will deliver the final report and present the
results of our concept design efforts to HiEnergy's management staff immediately
upon conclusion of the concept design.
WORK PLAN ACTIVITIES 1 2 3 4 5
1. California kick-off meeting X
2. Develop process flow charts X X
3. Estimate process cycle times X X X
4. Determine storage requirements X X
5. Develop process concept layouts X X X
6. Develop equipment lists X X
7. Develop specs for key equipment X X X
8. Develop final process layouts X X
9. Develop equipment cost estimate X X X
10. Develop site plan X
11. Develop facility cost estimate X X
12. Supplier contacts and analysis X X X
13. Develop schedule X X
14. Final facility and site layout
drawings X X
15. Prepare final report X X
16. Final presentation to client X
PROJECT TEAM
Lockwood Greene proposes to maintain continuity and the eliminate learning curve
by assigning a preliminary manufacturing assessment team of Project Manager,
Steve Yellin, and Manufacturing Specialists, Dennis Stamm and Steve Frech, to
this project. Other manufacturing specialists and engineering disciplines will
participate as needed to complete this project.
COMPENSATION
We propose to complete this effort for a fixed fee of $82,875, plus expenses as
incurred. We anticipate that expenses will not exceed $4,000. Expenses will be
invoiced to HiEnergy with backup documentation as a pass through for incurred
expenses only.
Lockwood Greene is committed to providing HiEnergy Technologies with a quality
service for improving your operations and a competitive advantage in today's
market. Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. We look forward
to working with your team.
Sincerely,
LOCKWOOD GREENE
/s/
Stephen L. Yellin
Group Director Advanced Technology Western Division
APPROVED BY:
HIENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
/s/ July 26, 2004
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Signature Date
This approval is subject to
1. The approval of the Board of Directors and /s/
2. A mutually agreeable Activities and Payment Schedule. Bodgan C. Maglich
This proposal, including all data contained herein, is proprietary and shall not
be disclosed to third parties without the express consent of Lockwood Greene.