36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 32632-32634 [2013-12932]

Download as PDF 32632 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 105 / Friday, May 31, 2013 / Notices Deletions The following products are proposed for deletion from the Procurement List: Products Yardstick NSN: 5210–00–243–3349. NPA: Northeastern Michigan Rehabilitation and Opportunity Center (NEMROC), Alpena, MI. Contracting Activities: General Services Administration, Tools Acquisition Division II, Kansas City, MO. Scarf, Head-Over NSN: 8440–01–291–5451. NPA: ASPIRO, Inc., Green Bay, WI. Contracting Activity: Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, PA. Barry S. Lineback, Director, Business Operations. [FR Doc. 2013–12901 Filed 5–30–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353–01–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Addition Committee for Purchase from People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Addition to the Procurement List. AGENCY: This action adds products to the Procurement List that will be furnished by a nonprofit agency employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. DATES: Effective Date: 7/1/2013. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite 10800, Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703) tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:40 May 30, 2013 Jkt 229001 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Addition On 4/5/2013 (78 FR 20622–20623), the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notice of proposed addition to the Procurement List. After consideration of the material presented to it concerning capability of a qualified nonprofit agency to provide the products and impact of the addition on the current or most recent contractor, the Committee has determined that the products listed below are suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR 51–2.4. 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 organization that will furnish the products to the Government. 2. The action will result in authorizing a small entity to furnish the products 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 proposed for addition to the Procurement List. End of Certification Accordingly, the following products are added to the Procurement List: Products Gloves, Mechanics, Men’s and Women’s, Black NSN: 8415–01–497–5381—small. PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 NSN: 8415–01–497–5384—medium. NSN: 8415–01–497–5989—large. NSN: 8415–01–497–5987—xlarge. NSN: 8415–01–501–1557—xxlarge. NPA: South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, Corpus Christi, TX. Contracting Activity: General Services Administration, Fort Worth, TX. Coverage: B-List for the Broad Government Requirement as aggregated by the General Services Administration. Barry S. Lineback, Director, Business Operations. [FR Doc. 2013–12902 Filed 5–30–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353–01–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 13–28] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. 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. 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 13–28 with attached transmittal, and policy justification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: May 28, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\31MYN1.SGM 31MYN1 BILLING CODE 5001–06–C Total ................................. 191 million * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. Transmittal No. 13–28 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended (U) (i) Prospective Purchaser: The Netherlands (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment* Other ................................... VerDate Mar<15>2010 $ 10 million 181 million 17:40 May 30, 2013 Jkt 229001 (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: continuation of a Continental United States (CONUS)-based Royal Netherlands Air Force F–16 Formal Training Unit (FTU), 50,000 MJU–7B w/ BBU–36B Infrared Decoy Flares, 30,000 RR–188 w/BBU–35B Training Chaff, 3,750 BDU–33D/B w/lugs/Mk4 spot low-drag training bombs, 240 MK–82 inert low-drag general purpose bombs, PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 32633 90 GBU–12 inert laser-guided bombs, 60–GBU–38 inert GPS guided bombs, 120,000 PGU–27 inert training rounds, pilot training, JP–8 fuel, air refueling support, airlift services, base operating support, facilities, training munitions, technical data and publications, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (NXZ). (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: E:\FR\FM\31MYN1.SGM 31MYN1 EN31MY13.001</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 105 / Friday, May 31, 2013 / Notices 32634 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 105 / Friday, May 31, 2013 / Notices FMS case NZS-$122 million-31Dec06. FMS case NZU-$93 million-19Aug10. (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: None. (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 17 May 2013. POLICY JUSTIFICATION tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Jkt 229001 BILLING CODE 5001–06–P Office of the Secretary The Government of the Netherlands has requested a possible sale for the continuation of a Continental United States (CONUS)-based Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) F–16 Formal Training Unit (FTU), 50,000 MJU–7B w/BBU–36B Infrared Decoy Flares, 30,000 RR–188 w/BBU–35B Training Chaff, 3,750 BDU–33D/B w/ lugs/Mk4 spot low-drag training bombs, 240 MK–82 inert low-drag general purpose bombs, 90 GBU–12 inert laserguided bombs, 60–GBU–38 inert GPS guided bombs, 120,000 PGU–27 inert training rounds, pilot training, JP–8 fuel, air refueling support, airlift services, base operating support, facilities, training munitions, technical data and publications, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $191 million. This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and national security objectives of the U.S. by improving the capabilities of the RNLAF and enhancing its standardization and interoperability with U.S. forces. The RNLAF trains aircrews in aircraft operations and tactics with the 162nd Fighter Wing at Tucson Air National Guard Base. The continuation of this U.S.-based training supports the RNLAF’s ability to continue its contributions to Overseas Contingency Operations and to North Atlantic Treaty Organization air policing operations in Afghanistan, as well as to possible future coalition operations. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The U.S. Air Force will manage the F– 16 pilot training program for the RNLAF. The Tucson Air National Guard, 162nd Fighter Wing will provide instruction, flight operations, and maintenance support and facilities. There is no prime contractor involved in this program. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. 17:40 May 30, 2013 [FR Doc. 2013–12932 Filed 5–30–13; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE The Netherlands—F–16 Pilot Training and Logistics Support VerDate Mar<15>2010 Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any U.S. Government or contractor representatives to The Netherlands. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Meeting of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force Director of Administration and Management (DA&M), DoD. ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee Meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–3.150, the Department of Defense (DoD) announces that the following Federal advisory committee meetings of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force (‘‘the Commission’’), to include a closed session, will take place. DATES: Date of the Closed Meeting, including Hearing and Commission Discussion: June 3, 2013, from 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Date of the Open Meeting, including Hearing and Commission Discussion: June 4, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: Address of Closed Meeting: 2521 South Clark Street, Suite 525, Crystal City, VA 22202. Address of Open Meeting: Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2360, at Independence Avenue and South Capitol Street Washington, DC 20003. Please use the main entrance on South Capitol Street. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Marcia Moore, Designated Federal Officer, National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force, 1950 Defense Pentagon, Room 3A874, Washington, DC 20301–1950, Email: dfoafstrucomm@osd.mil. Desk (703) 571–7057. Facsimile (703) 692–5625. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of Meetings: The members of the Commission will hear testimony from individual witnesses and convene immediately after their hearings to discuss the hearings. Agenda June 3, 2013—Closed Hearing: DoD military leaders will speak at the closed hearing on June 3, 2013 and have been PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 asked to address national security matters pertaining to the U.S. Air Force, the Air National Guard, and the U.S. Air Force Reserve that affected the capabilities and force structure of the U.S. Air Force. DoD speakers will also provide classified information on the roles, missions and capabilities of the various DoD components and how they contribute to the national defense strategy, the integration of force requirements, and DoD’s strategies and capabilities to address conflicts and threats. Invited, but not confirmed, speakers include the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, the Director of the Air National Guard, the Chief of the Air Force Reserve, and representatives from the Joint Chiefs of Staff. June 4, 2013—Public Hearing: Congressional representatives, DoD leaders, private citizens and professional military associations are invited to speak at the public hearing on June 4, 2013 and are asked to address matters pertaining to the U.S. Air Force, the Air National Guard, and the U.S. Air Force Reserve such as their common and unique interests, roles, history, organizational structure, and operational factors influencing decisionmaking. These witnesses are also asked to address the evaluation factors under consideration by the Commission for a U.S. Air Force structure that—(A) meets current and anticipated requirements of the combatant commands; (B) achieves an appropriate balance between the regular and reserve components of the Air Force, taking advantage of the unique strengths and capabilities of each; (C) ensures that the regular and reserve components of the Air Force have the capacity needed to support current and anticipated homeland defense and disaster assistance missions in the United States; (D) provides for sufficient numbers of regular members of the Air Force to provide a base of trained personnel from which the personnel of the reserve components of the Air Force could be recruited; (E) maintains a peacetime rotation force to support operational tempo goals of 1:2 for regular members of the Air Forces and 1:5 for members of the reserve components of the Air Force; and (F) maximizes and appropriately balances affordability, efficiency, effectiveness, capability, and readiness. Individual Commissioners will also report their activities, information collection, and analyses to the full Commission. Meeting Accessibility: In accordance with section 10(d) of the FACA, 5 U.S.C. 552b, and 41 CFR 102–3.155, the DoD has determined that the meeting scheduled for June 3, 2013 will be E:\FR\FM\31MYN1.SGM 31MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 105 (Friday, May 31, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32632-32634]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-12932]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-28]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

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 13-28 with attached transmittal, and 
policy justification.

    Dated: May 28, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 13-28
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended (U)
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: The Netherlands
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:


Major Defense Equipment*................  $ 10 million
Other...................................  181 million
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  Total.................................  191 million
 
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: continuation of a 
Continental United States (CONUS)-based Royal Netherlands Air Force F-
16 Formal Training Unit (FTU), 50,000 MJU-7B w/BBU-36B Infrared Decoy 
Flares, 30,000 RR-188 w/BBU-35B Training Chaff, 3,750 BDU-33D/B w/lugs/
Mk4 spot low-drag training bombs, 240 MK-82 inert low-drag general 
purpose bombs, 90 GBU-12 inert laser-guided bombs, 60-GBU-38 inert GPS 
guided bombs, 120,000 PGU-27 inert training rounds, pilot training, JP-
8 fuel, air refueling support, airlift services, base operating 
support, facilities, training munitions, technical data and 
publications, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. 
government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and 
other related elements of logistics support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (NXZ).
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any:

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    FMS case NZS-$122 million-31Dec06.
    FMS case NZU-$93 million-19Aug10.
    (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: None.
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 17 May 2013.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

The Netherlands--F-16 Pilot Training and Logistics Support

    The Government of the Netherlands has requested a possible sale for 
the continuation of a Continental United States (CONUS)-based Royal 
Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) F-16 Formal Training Unit (FTU), 50,000 
MJU-7B w/BBU-36B Infrared Decoy Flares, 30,000 RR-188 w/BBU-35B 
Training Chaff, 3,750 BDU-33D/B w/lugs/Mk4 spot low-drag training 
bombs, 240 MK-82 inert low-drag general purpose bombs, 90 GBU-12 inert 
laser-guided bombs, 60-GBU-38 inert GPS guided bombs, 120,000 PGU-27 
inert training rounds, pilot training, JP-8 fuel, air refueling 
support, airlift services, base operating support, facilities, training 
munitions, technical data and publications, personnel training and 
training equipment, U.S. government and contractor technical and 
logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics 
support. The estimated cost is $191 million.
    This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the U.S. by improving the capabilities of the 
RNLAF and enhancing its standardization and interoperability with U.S. 
forces.
    The RNLAF trains aircrews in aircraft operations and tactics with 
the 162nd Fighter Wing at Tucson Air National Guard Base. The 
continuation of this U.S.-based training supports the RNLAF's ability 
to continue its contributions to Overseas Contingency Operations and to 
North Atlantic Treaty Organization air policing operations in 
Afghanistan, as well as to possible future coalition operations.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The U.S. Air Force will manage the F-16 pilot training program for 
the RNLAF. The Tucson Air National Guard, 162nd Fighter Wing will 
provide instruction, flight operations, and maintenance support and 
facilities. There is no prime contractor involved in this program. 
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 U.S. Government or contractor representatives to The 
Netherlands.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2013-12932 Filed 5-30-13; 8:45 am]
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