36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 68738-68740 [2012-27954]

Download as PDF 68738 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 222 / Friday, November 16, 2012 / Notices NPA: Unknown. Contracting Activity: Defense Commissary Agency (DECA), Fort Lee, VA. Barry S. Lineback, Director, Business Operations. [FR Doc. 2012–27920 Filed 11–15–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353–01–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Additions Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. AGENCY: ACTION: Additions to the Procurement List. This action adds products and services to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. SUMMARY: DATES: Effective Date: 12/17/2012. Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202–3259. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additions mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES On 9/14/2012 (77 FR 56813–56814) and 9/21/2012 (77 FR 58528–58529), the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notices of proposed additions to the Procurement List. After consideration of the material presented to it concerning capability of qualified nonprofit agencies to provide the products and services and impact of the additions on the current or most recent contractors, the Committee has determined that the products and services listed below are suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 USC 8501–8506 and 41 CFR 51–2.4. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:43 Nov 15, 2012 Jkt 229001 Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organizations that will furnish the products and services to the Government. 2. The action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the products and services to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 USC 8501–8506) in connection with the products and services proposed for addition to the Procurement List. End of Certification Accordingly, the following products and services are added to the Procurement List: Products NSN: 7045–00–NIB–0392—Blank media discs, DVD–R, Thermal Printable, Silver, 16x Speed, 120Min/4.7GB, 100 PK. NPA: North Central Sight Services, Inc., Williamsport, PA. Contracting Activity: General Services Administration, New York, NY. Coverage: A-List for the Total Government Requirement as aggregated by the General Services Administration. NSN: 5120–00–NIB–0029—Digger, Posthole, Industrial Grade, 48’’ Fiberglass Handle, Cushioned Grip. NPA: Keystone Vocational Services, Inc., Sharon, PA. Contracting Activity: General Services Administration, Tools Acquisitions Division I, Kansas City, MO. Coverage: B-List for the Broad Government Requirement as aggregated by the General Services Administration. Services Service Type/Location: Custodial Services, Customs and Border Protection, Checkpoint 802, S–2 Hwy, MM 56.1, Ocotillo, CA. NPA: Imperial County Work Training Center, Inc., El Centro, CA. Contracting Activity: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Border Enforcement PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Contracting Division, Washington, DC. Service Type/Location: Custodial Service, Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC), San Angelo Homeland Security Investigations, 5575 Stewart Lane, San Angelo, TX. NPA: Enterprise Professional Services, Inc., Austin, TX. Contracting Activity: DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. Immigration and Customs ENFORCEMENT, MISSION SUPPORT DALLAS, DALLAS, TX. Service Type/Location: Custodial & Grounds Maintenance Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Air Resources Laboratory, 456 S. Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN. NPA: Goodwill Industries—Knoxville, Inc., Knoxville, TN. Contracting Activity: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Kansas City, MO. Barry S. Lineback, Director, Business Operations. [FR Doc. 2012–27921 Filed 11–15–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353–01–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 12–40] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 601– 3740. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 12–40 with attached transmittal, and policy justification. SUMMARY: Dated: November 13, 2012. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\16NON1.SGM 16NON1 BILLING CODE 5001–06–C Transmittal No. 12–40 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, As Amended (i) Prospective Purchaser: United Arab Emirates. (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * ........................... Other ................................ $1.110 billion $ .025 billion TOTAL * ................... $ 1.135 billion VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:43 Nov 15, 2012 Jkt 229001 (iii) Description and Quantity of Articles or Services under Consideration or Purchase: 48 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missiles, 9 THAAD launchers; test components, repair and return, support equipment, spare and repair parts, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical data, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related logistics support. * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 68739 (iv) Military Department: Missile Defense Agency through Army (UAF, Amd #2). (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case UAF–$3.5M–27Dec11. (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or agreed to be Paid: None. (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 2 November 2012. E:\FR\FM\16NON1.SGM 16NON1 EN16NO12.071</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 222 / Friday, November 16, 2012 / Notices 68740 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 222 / Friday, November 16, 2012 / Notices Policy Justification United Arab Emirates—Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System Missiles (THAAD) mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested a possible sale of 48 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missiles, 9 THAAD launchers; test components, repair and return, support equipment, spare and repair parts, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical data, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related logistics support. The estimated cost is $1.135 billion. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country that has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. This proposed sale will help strengthen the UAE’s capability to counter current and future threats in the region and reduce dependence on U.S. forces. The proposed sale of these missiles and equipment will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractors will be Lockheed Martin Space Systems Corporation in Sunnyvale, CA and Raytheon Corporation in Andover, MA. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:45 Nov 15, 2012 Jkt 229001 additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the UAE. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 12–40 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, As Amended 3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of specific hardware, the information could be used to develop countermeasures which might reduce weapons system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. [FR Doc. 2012–27954 Filed 11–15–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P Annex Item No. vii DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System (THAAD) is the first weapons system with both endo and exo atmospheric capability developed specifically to defend against ballistic missiles. The higher altitude and theater wide protection offered by THAAD provides more protection of larger areas than lower-tier systems alone. THAAD is designed to defend against short, medium, and intermediate range ballistic missiles. The THAAD system consists of four major components: Fire Control/Communications, Radar, Launchers and Interceptors. 2. THAAD contains classified Confidential/Secret components and critical/sensitive technology. This critical/sensitive technology is primarily in the area of design and production know-how and primarily inherent in the design, development and/or manufacturing data related to certain critical components. Information on operational effectiveness with respect to countermeasures, low observable technologies, select software documentation and test data are classified up to and including Secret. PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 12–49] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996. SUMMARY: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 601– 3740. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 12–49 with attached transmittal, and policy justification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: November 13, 2012. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\16NON1.SGM 16NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 222 (Friday, November 16, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68738-68740]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-27954]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 12-40]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text 
of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to 
fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated 
July 21, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 
601-3740. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the 
House of Representatives, Transmittal 12-40 with attached transmittal, 
and policy justification.

    Dated: November 13, 2012.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 12-40
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, As Amended
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: United Arab Emirates.
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *.............................    $1.110 billion
Other.................................................    $ .025 billion
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    TOTAL *...........................................   $ 1.135 billion
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity of Articles or Services under 
Consideration or Purchase: 48 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense 
(THAAD) missiles, 9 THAAD launchers; test components, repair and 
return, support equipment, spare and repair parts, personnel training 
and training equipment, publications and technical data, U.S. 
Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related 
logistics support.
    (iv) Military Department: Missile Defense Agency through Army (UAF, 
Amd 2).
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case UAF-$3.5M-27Dec11.
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or agreed to be 
Paid: None.
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or 
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex.
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 2 November 2012.
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    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

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Policy Justification

United Arab Emirates--Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System 
Missiles (THAAD)

    The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested a 
possible sale of 48 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) 
missiles, 9 THAAD launchers; test components, repair and return, 
support equipment, spare and repair parts, personnel training and 
training equipment, publications and technical data, U.S. Government 
and contractor technical assistance, and other related logistics 
support. The estimated cost is $1.135 billion.
    This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security of the United States by helping to improve the 
security of a friendly country that has been, and continues to be, an 
important force for political stability and economic progress in the 
Middle East.
    This proposed sale will help strengthen the UAE's capability to 
counter current and future threats in the region and reduce dependence 
on U.S. forces.
    The proposed sale of these missiles and equipment will not alter 
the basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractors will be Lockheed Martin Space Systems 
Corporation in Sunnyvale, CA and Raytheon Corporation in Andover, MA. 
There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this 
potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives to the UAE.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 12-40
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, As Amended
Annex
Item No. vii
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:

    1. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System (THAAD) is the 
first weapons system with both endo and exo atmospheric capability 
developed specifically to defend against ballistic missiles. The higher 
altitude and theater wide protection offered by THAAD provides more 
protection of larger areas than lower-tier systems alone. THAAD is 
designed to defend against short, medium, and intermediate range 
ballistic missiles. The THAAD system consists of four major components: 
Fire Control/Communications, Radar, Launchers and Interceptors.
    2. THAAD contains classified Confidential/Secret components and 
critical/sensitive technology. This critical/sensitive technology is 
primarily in the area of design and production know-how and primarily 
inherent in the design, development and/or manufacturing data related 
to certain critical components. Information on operational 
effectiveness with respect to countermeasures, low observable 
technologies, select software documentation and test data are 
classified up to and including Secret.
    3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge 
of specific hardware, the information could be used to develop 
countermeasures which might reduce weapons system effectiveness or be 
used in the development of a system with similar or advanced 
capabilities.

[FR Doc. 2012-27954 Filed 11-15-12; 8:45 am]
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