Purchases made at the local office also include all drugs and hospital equipment for the Navy. and cloth and findings for the Navy's clothing factory in Brooklyn. This factory, which Captain Mel described as one of the most efficient clothing plants in the world, makes the bulk of the uniforms for the Navy. although occasionally contracts are made with clothing manufacturers when uniforms are needed faster than they can be made at the Brooklyn plant.
The need for expansion is based on the difficulty of finding room for additional personnel and records within the space now occupied in the Federal Building at 90 Church Street. It is probable that the office will be moved to large quarters in the same building. Captain Mel said he hopes to obtain sufficient room to provide convenient facilities for bidders and their agents so that the work of the office can be accomplished with a saving of time to both ihe bidders and the Navy personnel.
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