Arms Sales Notification, 13967-13969 [2018-06530]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 63 / Monday, April 2, 2018 / Notices Transmittal No. 17–52 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 *. Other .................................. Total ............................... $ 0 million $106.8 million $106.8 million daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None Non-MDE: Continuation of Maintenance Support Services (MSS) contract that supports the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command’s (RSLFAC) fleet of AH–64D/ E, UH–60L, Schweizer 333 and Bell 406CS helicopters. The MSS contract services includes the management and installation of engineering change proposals and modification work orders; Repair and Return (R&R) management services and component repairs; aircraft simulator logistics, maintenance and technical support; training; and maintenance management support for the RSLFAC Headquarters staff; and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Army (SR– B–ZAU) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SR–B– UAF; SR–B–UGZ; SR–B–WAL (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: March 22, 2018 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:06 Mar 30, 2018 Jkt 244001 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Kingdom of Saudi Arabia— Continuation of Maintenance Support Services (MSS) The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested the continuation of the Maintenance Support Services (MSS) contract that supports the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command’s (RSLFAC) fleet of AH–64D/E, UH–60L, Schweizer 333 and Bell 406CS helicopters. The MSS contract services includes management and installation of engineering change proposals and modification work orders; Repair and Return (R&R) management services and component repairs; aircraft simulator logistics, maintenance and technical support; training; and maintenance management support for the RSLFAC Headquarters staff; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total case value is $106.8 million. This proposed sale will support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives 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 growth in the Middle East. This potential sale is a continuation of current support. Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment and support into its armed forces. The continuation of MSS services will aid in the maintenance support of Saudi Arabia’s rotary wing aircraft fleet, engines, avionics, weapons, and missile components. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be DynCorps International, Mclean, VA. PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13967 There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of one (1) U.S. Government and up to three hundred twenty (320) contractor representatives to travel to Saudi Arabia for a period of two (2) years. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2018–06529 Filed 3–30–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 17–60] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. ACTION: Arms sales notice. AGENCY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107, pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil or Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217, kathy.a.valadez.civ@mail.mil; DSCA/ DSA–RAN. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 17–60 with attached Policy Justification. SUMMARY: Dated: March 27, 2018. Shelly E. Finke, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\02APN1.SGM 02APN1 13968 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 63 / Monday, April 2, 2018 / Notices VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:06 Mar 30, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4725 E:\FR\FM\02APN1.SGM 02APN1 EN02AP18.001</GPH> daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES the Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 63 / Monday, April 2, 2018 / Notices Transmittal No. 17–60 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 * .. Other ...................................... $ 0 million $300 million Total ................................... $300 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None Non-MDE: A new Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II to provide funds for blanket order requisitions under a Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Agreement (CLSSA) for common spares/repair parts to support Saudi Arabia’s fleet of M1A2 Abrams tanks, M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs), Light Armored Vehicles (LAVs), M198 Towed Howitzers, additional support, and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Army (XX– B–KYN) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SR–B– KYM, SR–B–KYL, SR–B–KSB, SR–B– KRK, SR–B-KRI, SR–B–KRE, SR–B– KRB, SR–B–KRA, SR–B–KLF, SR–B– KEZ, SR–B–UBW (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: March 22, 2018 *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. program support. The total estimated program cost is $300 million. This proposed sale will contribute to U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives 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 growth in the Middle East. This potential sale is consistent with U.S. initiatives to provide key allies in the region with modern systems that will enhance interoperability with U.S. forces and increase stability. The primary objective of this proposed sale is to allow the Royal Saudi Land Forces Ordnance Corps to continue to purchase needed spare/ repair parts to maintain Saudi Arabia’s fleet of M1A2 Abrams Tanks, M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs), Light Armored Vehicles (LAVs), M198 Towed Howitzers, additional support vehicles and other related logistics support as part of the Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement (CLSSA) program. Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment and support into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. There are no principal contractors involved with this potential sale. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the permanent assignment of any U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Saudi Arabia. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2018–06530 Filed 3–30–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P Saudi Arabia—Royal Saudi Land Forces Ordnance Corps Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II Case daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES POLICY JUSTIFICATION DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested a possible purchase of a new Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II to provide funds for blanket order requisitions under a Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Agreement (CLSSA) for common spares/ repair parts to support Saudi Arabia’s fleet of M1A2 Abrams tanks, M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs), Light Armored Vehicles (LAVs), M198 Towed Howitzers, additional support, and other related elements of logistics and VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:06 Mar 30, 2018 Jkt 244001 Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting General Counsel of the Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting. AGENCY: The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Defense Advisory Committee on SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13969 Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces will take place. This meeting will be open to the public. DATES: Open to the public, Friday, April 20, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: One Liberty Center, 875 N Randolph Street, Suite 1432, Arlington, Virginia 22203. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dwight Sullivan, 703–695–1055 (Voice), dwight.h.sullivan.civ@mail.mil (Email). Mailing address is DACIPAD, One Liberty Center, 875 N Randolph Street, Suite 150, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Website: https://dacipad.whs.mil/. The most up-to-date changes to the meeting agenda can be found on the website. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held 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 102–3.140 and 102–3.150. Purpose of the Meeting: In section 546 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Pub. L. 113– 291), as modified by section 537 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Pub. L. 114–92), Congress tasked the DAC–IPAD to advise the Secretary of Defense on the investigation, prosecution, and defense of allegations of rape, forcible sodomy, sexual assault, and other sexual misconduct involving members of the Armed Forces. This will be the seventh public meeting held by the DAC–IPAD. The purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to receive information to assess and make recommendations to the Secretary of Defense regarding the military justice data collection standards and criteria required by Article 140a, UCMJ. The Committee will receive testimony on best practices for data collection in the civilian criminal justice system from the Director, Office of Research and Data, U.S. Sentencing Commission; the Deputy Director, Incident-Based Statistics Unit, Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Department of Justice; and a representative from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. The Committee will also receive testimony from each of the Military Services regarding current data collection capabilities and requirements for military justice case management. Agenda: 9:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Public Meeting Begins—Welcome and Introduction; 9:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Best Practices for Case Management and Data Collection in Civilian Criminal Courts; 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Lunch; 1:00 p.m.– 2:30 p.m. Current Capabilities of the E:\FR\FM\02APN1.SGM 02APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 63 (Monday, April 2, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13967-13969]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-06530]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 17-60]


Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

ACTION: Arms sales notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text 
of an arms sales notification.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young, (703) 697-9107, 
[email protected] or Kathy Valadez, (703) 697-9217, 
[email protected]; DSCA/DSA-RAN.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is 
published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-
164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the 
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 17-60 with 
attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: March 27, 2018.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 17-60
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 *................  $ 0 million
Other....................................  $300 million
                                          ------------------------------
  Total..................................  $300 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None
    Non-MDE:
    A new Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II to provide funds for 
blanket order requisitions under a Cooperative Logistics Supply Support 
Agreement (CLSSA) for common spares/repair parts to support Saudi 
Arabia's fleet of M1A2 Abrams tanks, M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, High 
Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs), Light Armored Vehicles 
(LAVs), M198 Towed Howitzers, additional support, and other related 
elements of logistics and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Army (XX-B-KYN)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SR-B-KYM, SR-B-KYL, SR-B-KSB, SR-
B-KRK, SR-B-KRI, SR-B-KRE, SR-B-KRB, SR-B-KRA, SR-B-KLF, SR-B-KEZ, SR-
B-UBW
    (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: March 22, 2018
    *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Saudi Arabia--Royal Saudi Land Forces Ordnance Corps Foreign Military 
Sales Order (FMSO) II Case

    The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested a 
possible purchase of a new Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II to 
provide funds for blanket order requisitions under a Cooperative 
Logistics Supply Support Agreement (CLSSA) for common spares/repair 
parts to support Saudi Arabia's fleet of M1A2 Abrams tanks, M2 Bradley 
Fighting Vehicles, High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles 
(HMMWVs), Light Armored Vehicles (LAVs), M198 Towed Howitzers, 
additional support, and other related elements of logistics and program 
support. The total estimated program cost is $300 million.
    This proposed sale will contribute to U.S. foreign policy and 
national security objectives 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 growth in the Middle East. 
This potential sale is consistent with U.S. initiatives to provide key 
allies in the region with modern systems that will enhance 
interoperability with U.S. forces and increase stability.
    The primary objective of this proposed sale is to allow the Royal 
Saudi Land Forces Ordnance Corps to continue to purchase needed spare/
repair parts to maintain Saudi Arabia's fleet of M1A2 Abrams Tanks, M2 
Bradley Fighting Vehicles, High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles 
(HMMWVs), Light Armored Vehicles (LAVs), M198 Towed Howitzers, 
additional support vehicles and other related logistics support as part 
of the Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement (CLSSA) 
program. Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment 
and support into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    There are no principal contractors involved with this potential 
sale. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with 
this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the permanent 
assignment of any U.S. Government or contractor representatives to 
Saudi Arabia.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2018-06530 Filed 3-30-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 5001-06-P

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