36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 36536-36538 [2013-14481]

Download as PDF 36536 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 117 / Tuesday, June 18, 2013 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES publications and technical documentation, Aviation Mission Planning Station, 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 $77 million. 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 which has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in Southeast Asia. This proposed sale will contribute to Thailand’s goal to upgrade and modernize its military forces with a new light utility helicopter capable of meeting requirements for rotary-wing transportation, while further enhancing greater interoperability between Thailand the U.S., and among other allies. Thailand will have no difficulty absorbing these helicopters into its armed forces. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:52 Jun 17, 2013 Jkt 229001 The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be EADS North America, in Herndon, Virginia. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require U.S. Government or contractor representatives to travel to Thailand for a period of five weeks for equipment de-processing/fielding, system checkout and new equipment training and a Contractor Furnished Service Representative (CFSR) for a period of one year. There will be no adverse impact on US defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2013–14441 Filed 6–17–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 13–25] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. 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, Transmittals 13–25 with attached transmittal and policy justification. SUMMARY: Dated: June 13, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1 continuation of logistics support, contractor maintenance, and technical services in support of the F/A–18 C/D aircraft to include avionics software upgrade, engine component improvement, ground support equipment, spare and repair parts, publications and technical Major Defense Equipment* $ 0 million documentation, engineering change Other .................................... $200 million proposals, U.S. Government and TOTAL .............................. $200 million contractor technical and logistics support services and other related (iii) Description and Quantity or elements of logistical support. Quantities of Articles or Services Under (iv) Military Department: Navy (GGW) Consideration for Purchase: Transmittal No. 13–25 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: The Government of Kuwait (ii) Total Estimated Value VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:52 Jun 17, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36537 (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: Multiple FMS cases dating back to 1997 (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: 7 June 2013 * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1 EN18JN13.007</GPH> mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 117 / Tuesday, June 18, 2013 / Notices 36538 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 117 / Tuesday, June 18, 2013 / Notices POLICY JUSTIFICATION Government of Kuwait—Technical/ Logistics Support for F/A–18 C/D Aircraft mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES The Government of Kuwait has requested a possible sale of continuation of logistics support, contractor maintenance, and technical services in support of the F/A–18 C/D aircraft to include avionics software upgrade, engine component improvement, ground support equipment, spare and repair parts, publications and technical documentation, engineering change proposals, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services and other related elements of logistical support. The estimated cost is $200 million. The 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 which has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:52 Jun 17, 2013 Jkt 229001 The proposed sale of this support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractors will be General Dynamics of Fairfax, Virginia; The Boeing Company of St. Louis, Missouri; and Wyle Laboratories, Inc of Huntsville, Alabama. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of ninety U.S. Government and contractor representatives for a period three years to establish and maintain operational capability. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2013–14481 Filed 6–17–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 13–15] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. 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, Transmittals 13–15 with attached transmittal and policy justification. SUMMARY: Dated: June 13, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 18, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36536-36538]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-14481]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-25]


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, Transmittals 13-25 with attached transmittal and 
policy justification.

    Dated: June 13, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

[[Page 36537]]

[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN18JN13.007

    Transmittal No. 13-25
    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: The Government of Kuwait
    (ii) Total Estimated Value

Major Defense Equipment*................................     $ 0 million
Other...................................................    $200 million
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  TOTAL.................................................    $200 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services Under Consideration for Purchase: continuation of logistics 
support, contractor maintenance, and technical services in support of 
the F/A-18 C/D aircraft to include avionics software upgrade, engine 
component improvement, ground support equipment, spare and repair 
parts, publications and technical documentation, engineering change 
proposals, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics 
support services and other related elements of logistical support.
    (iv) Military Department: Navy (GGW)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: Multiple FMS cases dating back to 
1997
    (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: 7 June 2013
    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

[[Page 36538]]

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Government of Kuwait--Technical/Logistics Support for F/A-18 C/D 
Aircraft

    The Government of Kuwait has requested a possible sale of 
continuation of logistics support, contractor maintenance, and 
technical services in support of the F/A-18 C/D aircraft to include 
avionics software upgrade, engine component improvement, ground support 
equipment, spare and repair parts, publications and technical 
documentation, engineering change proposals, U.S. Government and 
contractor technical and logistics support services and other related 
elements of logistical support. The estimated cost is $200 million.
    The 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 which has been, and continues to be, an 
important force for political stability and economic progress in the 
Middle East.
    The proposed sale of this support will not alter the basic military 
balance in the region.
    The principal contractors will be General Dynamics of Fairfax, 
Virginia; The Boeing Company of St. Louis, Missouri; and Wyle 
Laboratories, Inc of Huntsville, Alabama. There are no known offset 
agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of 
ninety U.S. Government and contractor representatives for a period 
three years to establish and maintain operational capability.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
[FR Doc. 2013-14481 Filed 6-17-13; 8:45 am]
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