Freeze Vac

MEMORANDUM

TO: Dr. Morris Greene

Research Director

FROM: Dr. Jason Smythe Department Head, Biochemistry

Oscar Palmer Research Assistant (Writer)

DATE: April 28, 2013

RE: Freeze Dryer: Urgent approval and funding of new unit

I am writing to request funding for a new freeze dryer to replace the broken one we currently use. Also we are asking Dr. Bart Wilson, Department head of Biophysics, to contribute 20% of the funding due to his teams repeated use of the dryer.

The freeze dryer has broken down several times within the last 2 weeks. This, along with previous issues with the device have brought us here to ask for your support.

PROBLEMS

* Broken gauge

* Leaking hose

* Weak vacuum

* Loss of production from constant downtime due to waiting on the dryer

This piece of equipment is an essential instrument in the Biochemistry department, and its constant breakdowns and repair time are costing us lost of time and money. Our department, along with Biophysics, regularly use the vacuum and frequently have to deal with setbacks.

SOLUTION:

We are suggesting a purchase of a new model from Freeze-it Enterprises, an industry cost leader. Here are the numbers associated with the new dryer along, with the price cut I managed to get from the representative.

CC: Dr. Bart Wilson Biophysics Research Section Leader

Dr. Janet Ohanian Department Head, Microbiology

Dr. Morris Greene

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April 28, 2013

COST DETAILS:

Cost of Dryer: $4850

Price Cut: - $280

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Revised Cost: $4570

Our Budget: -$2000

Wilson’s 20% Contribution: -$ 914 (assuming approval)

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Requested Funding: $1656

BENEFITS

* Faster processing time

* Double the amount of ports (from 6 to 12)

* Can be used by Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Microbiology

* Cut costs of servicing fees ($516)

* Increased production

This price cut is only available at the moment, and may be revoked by Freeze-it. The freeze dryer is 15...