36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 49757-49759 [2014-19994]
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Committee for Purchase From
People Who Are Blind or Severely
Disabled.
ACTION: Addition to the Procurement
List.
AGENCY:
This action adds a product to
the Procurement List that will be
furnished by the nonprofit agency
employing persons who are blind or
have other severe disabilities.
DATES: Effective Date: September 22,
2014.
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)
603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email
CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Addition
On June 20, 2014 (79 FR 35320), 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
qualified nonprofit agency to furnish the
product and impact of the addition on
the current or most recent contractors,
the Committee has determined that the
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Command—U.S. Army Tank and
Automotive Command, Warren, MI.
product listed below is suitable for
procurement by the Federal Government
under 41 USC 8501–8506 and 41 CFR
51–2.4.
COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM
PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR
SEVERELY DISABLED
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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
entity other than the small organization
that will furnish the product to the
Government.
2. The action will result in
authorizing a small entity to furnish the
product to the Government.
3. There are no known regulatory
alternatives which would accomplish
the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in
connection with the product proposed
for addition to the Procurement List.
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Accordingly, the following product is
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Measuring Tool, Set, Machinist’s, MMTS
NSN: 5280–00–NIB–9919
NPA: Industries for the Blind, Inc., West
Allis, WI
Contracting Activity: Army Contracting
Command—U.S. Army Tank and
Automotive Command, Warren, MI.
Coverage: C-List for 100% of the
requirements of the U.S. Army as
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal Nos. 14–11]
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 14–11
with attached transmittal, policy
justification, and Sensitivity of
Technology.
SUMMARY:
Dated: August 19, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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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: Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * .............................
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repair parts, support equipment,
Mission Planning System, repair and
TOTAL ............................
$2.000 billion return, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and
(iii) Description and Quantity or
training equipment, U.S. Government
Quantities of Articles or Services under
and contractor logistics and technical
Consideration for Purchase: 5 Airborne
support services, and other related
Warning and Control System (AWACS)
elements of logistics and program
Block 40/45 Mission Computing
support.
Upgrade systems, 20 Next Generation
(iv) Military Department: USAF (QAT,
Identification Friend or Foe (NG IFF)
Amendment #3)
AN/UPX–40, communication
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
equipment, provisioning, spare and
Other ..................................
Transmittal No. 14–11
$1.200 billion
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FMS case QAT-$117M–4Mar10
FMS case QAF-$400M–17Jul08
FMS case QAB-$134M–6Feb06
FMS case NFQ-$98M–15Jan98
(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: 12 Aug 2014
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Saudi Arabia—AWACS Modernization
Program
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
has requested a sale of 5 Airborne
Warning and Control System (AWACS)
Block 40/45 Mission Computing
Upgrade systems, 20 Next Generation
Identification Friend or Foe (NG IFF)
AN/UPX–40, communication
equipment, provisioning, spare and
repair parts, support equipment,
Mission Planning System, repair and
return, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and
training equipment, U.S. Government
and contractor logistics and technical
support services, and other related
elements of logistics and program
support. The Block 40/45 major defense
equipment includes new mission
computing hardware and software with
open architecture—including
computers, servers, and mission
interactive displays. The NG IFF major
defense equipment includes receivers,
interrogators and processor hardware for
earlier detection of friendly contacts.
The total estimated cost is $2.0 billion.
The proposed sale will contribute to
the foreign policy and the national
security objectives 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 in the Middle East.
These upgrades are a continuation of
efforts to maintain interoperability with
U.S. and coalition forces. The Royal
Saudi Air Force’s (RSAF) AWACS fleet
provides early warning of potential
airborne threats to Saudi Arabia and
manages friendly airborne assets. The
sale of this equipment and support will
enhance the RSAF’s ability to effectively
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field, support, and employ this aircraft
for the foreseeable future. The KSA has
the ability to absorb and use the defense
articles and services associated with the
AWACS modernization effort.
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will not require the assignment of
additional U.S. Government or
contractor representatives to the KSA.
The principal contractor will be The
Boeing Company in Kent, Washington.
There are no known offset agreements in
connection with this potential sale.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 14–11
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
Annex
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. Identification and security
classification of classified equipment,
major components, subsystems,
software, technical data (performance,
maintenance, operational, R&M, etc.),
documentation, training devices and
services to be conveyed with the
proposed sale:
a. AWACS Block 40/45: The new
mission computing system with
Commercial Off-the Shelf (COTS)
equipment significantly enhances the
surveillance, identification, situational
awareness and battle management
capabilities of the AWACS. It will also
provide on/off board, multi-source
integration that produces ‘‘one-target/
one-track’’ automatic track initiation
and combat ID, improved data link
infrastructure and reduced operator
workload. The COTS equipment is
Unclassified. The system software will
be classified Secret.
b. Next Generation Identification
Friend or Foe (IFF): The AN/UPX–40
system will include a new IFF Mode 5/
Mode S interrogator to improve tracking
and identification of cooperative
military and civil targets, reduce
fratricide, and a Mode 5/Mode S
transponder (AN/APX–119, Mark XIIA
Digital Transponder) to respond to
interrogations from military and civil
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platforms. Hardware will be Mode 5
capable. The hardware and software
will be Unclassified. The KIV–77
encryption device is Unclassified until
keyed.
2. If a technologically advanced
adversary were to obtain knowledge of
the specific hardware and software
elements, the information could be used
to develop countermeasures that might
reduce weapon system effectiveness or
be used in the development of a system
with similar advanced capabilities.
3. A determination has been made
that the recipient country can provide
the same degree of protection for the
sensitive technology being released as
the U.S. Government. This sale is
necessary in furtherance of the U.S.
foreign policy and national security
objectives outlined in the Policy
Justification.
4. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal Nos. 13–50]
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, Transmittal 13–50 with
attached transmittal, policy justification,
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUMMARY:
Dated: August 18, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal Nos. 14-11]
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 14-11 with attached transmittal, policy
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: August 19, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 14-11
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: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *.............................. $1.200 billion
Other.................................................. $ .800 billion
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TOTAL................................................ $2.000 billion
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: 5 Airborne Warning and
Control System (AWACS) Block 40/45 Mission Computing Upgrade systems,
20 Next Generation Identification Friend or Foe (NG IFF) AN/UPX-40,
communication equipment, provisioning, spare and repair parts, support
equipment, Mission Planning System, repair and return, publications and
technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment,
U.S. Government and contractor logistics and technical support
services, and other related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: USAF (QAT, Amendment 3)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
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FMS case QAF-$400M-17Jul08
FMS case QAB-$134M-6Feb06
FMS case NFQ-$98M-15Jan98
(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: 12 Aug 2014
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Saudi Arabia--AWACS Modernization Program
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has requested a sale of 5
Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Block 40/45 Mission
Computing Upgrade systems, 20 Next Generation Identification Friend or
Foe (NG IFF) AN/UPX-40, communication equipment, provisioning, spare
and repair parts, support equipment, Mission Planning System, repair
and return, publications and technical documentation, personnel
training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor
logistics and technical support services, and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The Block 40/45 major defense equipment
includes new mission computing hardware and software with open
architecture--including computers, servers, and mission interactive
displays. The NG IFF major defense equipment includes receivers,
interrogators and processor hardware for earlier detection of friendly
contacts. The total estimated cost is $2.0 billion.
The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and the
national security objectives 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 in the Middle East.
These upgrades are a continuation of efforts to maintain
interoperability with U.S. and coalition forces. The Royal Saudi Air
Force's (RSAF) AWACS fleet provides early warning of potential airborne
threats to Saudi Arabia and manages friendly airborne assets. The sale
of this equipment and support will enhance the RSAF's ability to
effectively field, support, and employ this aircraft for the
foreseeable future. The KSA has the ability to absorb and use the
defense articles and services associated with the AWACS modernization
effort.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives
to the KSA.
The principal contractor will be The Boeing Company in Kent,
Washington. There are no known offset agreements in connection with
this potential sale.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 14-11
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
Annex
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. Identification and security classification of classified
equipment, major components, subsystems, software, technical data
(performance, maintenance, operational, R&M, etc.), documentation,
training devices and services to be conveyed with the proposed sale:
a. AWACS Block 40/45: The new mission computing system with
Commercial Off-the Shelf (COTS) equipment significantly enhances the
surveillance, identification, situational awareness and battle
management capabilities of the AWACS. It will also provide on/off
board, multi-source integration that produces ``one-target/one-track''
automatic track initiation and combat ID, improved data link
infrastructure and reduced operator workload. The COTS equipment is
Unclassified. The system software will be classified Secret.
b. Next Generation Identification Friend or Foe (IFF): The AN/UPX-
40 system will include a new IFF Mode 5/Mode S interrogator to improve
tracking and identification of cooperative military and civil targets,
reduce fratricide, and a Mode 5/Mode S transponder (AN/APX-119, Mark
XIIA Digital Transponder) to respond to interrogations from military
and civil platforms. Hardware will be Mode 5 capable. The hardware and
software will be Unclassified. The KIV-77 encryption device is
Unclassified until keyed.
2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could
be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar
advanced capabilities.
3. A determination has been made that the recipient country can
provide the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology
being released as the U.S. Government. This sale is necessary in
furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives
outlined in the Policy Justification.
4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia.
[FR Doc. 2014-19994 Filed 8-21-14; 8:45 am]
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