Arms Sales Notification, 82579-82581 [2024-23552]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 198 / Friday, October 11, 2024 / Notices COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Proposed Deletions Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Proposed deletions from the Procurement List. AGENCY: The Committee is proposing to delete product(s) from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. SUMMARY: Comments must be received on or before: November 10, 2024. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 355 E Street SW, Suite 325, Washington, DC 20024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information or to submit comments contact: Michael R. Jurkowski, telephone: (703) 489–1322, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 8503 (a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. 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DATES: Deletions ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 The following product(s) are proposed for deletion from the Procurement List: Product(s) NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 6515–00–NIB–8191—Gloves, Exam, Powder-Free, Latex-Free, Nitrile, Pink, Small 6515–00–NIB–8192—Gloves, Exam, Powder-Free, Latex-Free, Nitrile, Pink, Medium 6515–00–NIB–8193—Gloves, Exam, Powder-Free, Latex-Free, Nitrile, Pink, Large 6515–00–NIB–8194—Gloves, Exam, Powder-Free, Latex-Free, Nitrile, Pink, X-Large Authorized Source of Supply: Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Utica, NY Contracting Activity: OFFICE OF ACQUISITION, ARLINGTON, VA NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 1730–00–945–8450—Chock Wheel Authorized Source of Supply: NEWVIEW Oklahoma, Inc, Oklahoma City, OK Contracting Activity: DLA AVIATION, RICHMOND, VA Contracting Activity: DLA TROOP SUPPORT, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:15 Oct 10, 2024 Jkt 265001 PHILADELPHIA, PA NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 7510–01–484–4564—Refill, Rubberized Ballpoint Stick Pen w Chain, Blue Ink, Medium Point Authorized Source of Supply: Alphapointe, Kansas City, MO Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS ADMIN SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2, NEW YORK, NY Michael R. 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Koses Member—Jennifer Sheehy Member—Robert Hogue Member—Malcom Shorter Accessible Format: On request to the program contact person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, individuals with disabilities can obtain this document in an accessible format. The Department will provide the requestor with an accessible format that may include Rich Text Format (RTF) or text format (txt), a thumb drive, an MP3 file, braille, large print, audiotape, or compact disc, or other accessible format. Electronic Access to This Document: The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 23–41] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Arms sales notice. AGENCY: The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092, pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@ mail.mil. 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 with attached Transmittal 23–41, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: October 7, 2024. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P E:\FR\FM\11OCN1.SGM 11OCN1 82580 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 198 / Friday, October 11, 2024 / Notices DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 2800 Defense Pentagon WUhlngtc:m,DC 20301-2800 June 28~ 2023 The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Speaker ofthe House U.S. House of Representatives H-209, The Capitol WashingtoDt DC 20515 Dear Mr~ Speaker: Purswmt to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(l) of the Ams Export Control ~ • a m ~ we are forwarding herewi1h Transmittal No. 23-41~ concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Norway for detense articles and services estimated to-cost $293 million. We will issue a news release to notify the public of this proposed sale upon delivery of this letter to your office. Sincerely, BILLING CODE 6001–FR–C Transmittal No. 23–41 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 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: Government of Norway (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * .. Other ...................................... $248 million $ 45 million Total ................................... $293 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services Under VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:15 Oct 10, 2024 Jkt 265001 Consideration for Purchase: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case NO–D–AAG was below the congressional notification threshold at $18.9 million ($7.2 million in Major Defense Equipment (MDE)), and included twenty (20 Guided Bomb Unit (GBU)53/B Small Diameter Bombs-Increment II (SDB–II) All-Up-Rounds (AURs). The Government of Norway has requested the case be amended to include up to an additional five hundred eighty (580) GBU–53/B SDB–II AURs. This amendment will increase the MDE and total case values above notification PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 thresholds and thus requires notification of the entire case. Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Up to Six Hundred (600) GBU–53/B Small Diameter Bombs–Increment II (SDB–II) All-Up-Rounds (AURs) Non-MDE: Also included are SDB–II Weapon Load Crew Trainers (WLCT) and Practical Explosive Ordnance Disposal Trainers (PEDT); munitions support and support equipment; unclassified software delivery and support; spare parts, consumables, and accessories; E:\FR\FM\11OCN1.SGM 11OCN1 EN11OC24.007</GPH> Enclosures: 1. Tmmmittal 2. Policy Justification 3~ Sensitivity ofTeclmofogy ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 198 / Friday, October 11, 2024 / Notices repair and return support; modifications and maintenance support; transportation support; unclassified publications and technical documentation; personnel training equipment and support; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (NO–D–AAG) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None known at this time (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: June 28, 2023 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. political stability and economic progress in Europe. The proposed sale will improve Norway’s capability to meet current and future threats by bolstering operational readiness while enhancing air and defense capabilities with a modernized weapon to support the new F–35A fleet. Norway will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment and services into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, AZ. 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 Norway. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Transmittal No. 23–41 Norway—Small Diameter Bomb II The Government of Norway has requested to buy up to five hundred eighty (580) GBU–53/B Small Diameter Bombs-Increment II (SDB–II) All-UpRounds (AURs) that will be added to a previously implemented case. The original foreign military sales (FMS) case, valued at $18.9 million, included twenty (20) GBU–53/B, SDB–II AURs. This amendment will increase the MDE and total case values above notification thresholds and thus requires notification of the entire case. Therefore, this notification is for a total of up to six hundred (600) GBU–53/B, SDB–II AURs. Also included are SDB–II Weapon Load Crew Trainers (WLCT) and Practical Explosive Ordnance Disposal Trainers (PEDT); munitions support and support equipment; unclassified software delivery and support; spare parts, consumables, and accessories; repair and return support; modifications and maintenance support; transportation support; unclassified publications and technical documentation; personnel training equipment and support; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The total estimated cost is $293 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is an important force for Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:15 Oct 10, 2024 Jkt 265001 Annex Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The GBU–53 Small Diameter BombIncrement II (SDB–II) Storm Breaker AllUp Round (AUR) is a 250-pound class precision-guided, semiautonomous, conventional, air-to-ground munition used to defeat moving targets through adverse weather from standoff range. The SDB–II has deployable wings and fins and uses Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS) guidance, network-enabled datalink (Link–16 and Ultra High Frequency), and a multi-mode seeker (millimeter wave radar, imaging infrared, semi-active laser) to autonomously search, acquire, track, and defeat a variety of moving or stationary targets, at standoff range or close in, including a variety of attack modes. The SDB–II employs a multieffects warhead (blast, fragmentation, and shaped-charge) for maximum lethality against armored and soft targets. The SDB–II weapon system consists of the tactical AUR weapon, a 4-place common carriage system, and mission planning system munitions application program (MAP). a. The SDB–II Weapon Load Crew Trainer (WLCT) is a mass mockup of the tactical AUR used for load crew and maintenance training. It does not contain energetics, a live fuze, any PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 82581 sensitive components, or hazardous material. It is not flight certified. b. The SDB–II Practical Explosive Ordnance Disposal Trainer (PEST) is an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training unit with sections and internal subassemblies which are identical to, or correlate to, the external hardware, sections, and internal subassemblies of the tactical AUR. The PEST does not contain energetics, a live fuze, any sensitive components, or hazardous material. It is not flight certified. 2. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. 3. 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 or advanced capabilities. 4. A determination has been made that Norway can provide substantially 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. 5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Norway. [FR Doc. 2024–23552 Filed 10–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD (P&R)), Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice of Federal advisory committee meeting. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 198 (Friday, October 11, 2024)]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 23-41]


Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Arms sales notice.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young at (703) 953-6092, 
[email protected], or [email protected].

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 with attached Transmittal 23-
41, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: October 7, 2024.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-41
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: Government of Norway
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *................  $248 million
Other....................................  $ 45 million
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  Total..................................  $293 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services Under Consideration for Purchase: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) 
case NO-D-AAG was below the congressional notification threshold at 
$18.9 million ($7.2 million in Major Defense Equipment (MDE)), and 
included twenty (20 Guided Bomb Unit (GBU)-53/B Small Diameter Bombs-
Increment II (SDB-II) All-Up-Rounds (AURs). The Government of Norway 
has requested the case be amended to include up to an additional five 
hundred eighty (580) GBU-53/B SDB-II AURs. This amendment will increase 
the MDE and total case values above notification thresholds and thus 
requires notification of the entire case.

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Up to Six Hundred (600) GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bombs-Increment II 
(SDB-II) All-Up-Rounds (AURs)
Non-MDE:
    Also included are SDB-II Weapon Load Crew Trainers (WLCT) and 
Practical Explosive Ordnance Disposal Trainers (PEDT); munitions 
support and support equipment; unclassified software delivery and 
support; spare parts, consumables, and accessories;

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repair and return support; modifications and maintenance support; 
transportation support; unclassified publications and technical 
documentation; personnel training equipment and support; studies and 
surveys; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and 
logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical 
and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (NO-D-AAG)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None known at this time
    (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: June 28, 2023

    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Norway--Small Diameter Bomb II

    The Government of Norway has requested to buy up to five hundred 
eighty (580) GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bombs-Increment II (SDB-II) All-
Up-Rounds (AURs) that will be added to a previously implemented case. 
The original foreign military sales (FMS) case, valued at $18.9 
million, included twenty (20) GBU-53/B, SDB-II AURs. This amendment 
will increase the MDE and total case values above notification 
thresholds and thus requires notification of the entire case. 
Therefore, this notification is for a total of up to six hundred (600) 
GBU-53/B, SDB-II AURs. Also included are SDB-II Weapon Load Crew 
Trainers (WLCT) and Practical Explosive Ordnance Disposal Trainers 
(PEDT); munitions support and support equipment; unclassified software 
delivery and support; spare parts, consumables, and accessories; repair 
and return support; modifications and maintenance support; 
transportation support; unclassified publications and technical 
documentation; personnel training equipment and support; studies and 
surveys; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and 
logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical 
and program support. The total estimated cost is $293 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and 
national security objectives of the United States by improving the 
security of a NATO Ally that is an important force for political 
stability and economic progress in Europe.
    The proposed sale will improve Norway's capability to meet current 
and future threats by bolstering operational readiness while enhancing 
air and defense capabilities with a modernized weapon to support the 
new F-35A fleet. Norway will have no difficulty absorbing this 
equipment and services into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor will be Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, 
AZ. 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 Norway.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 23-41
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. The GBU-53 Small Diameter Bomb-Increment II (SDB-II) Storm 
Breaker All-Up Round (AUR) is a 250-pound class precision-guided, 
semiautonomous, conventional, air-to-ground munition used to defeat 
moving targets through adverse weather from standoff range. The SDB-II 
has deployable wings and fins and uses Global Positioning System/
Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS) guidance, network-enabled datalink 
(Link-16 and Ultra High Frequency), and a multi-mode seeker (millimeter 
wave radar, imaging infrared, semi-active laser) to autonomously 
search, acquire, track, and defeat a variety of moving or stationary 
targets, at standoff range or close in, including a variety of attack 
modes. The SDB-II employs a multi-effects warhead (blast, 
fragmentation, and shaped-charge) for maximum lethality against armored 
and soft targets. The SDB-II weapon system consists of the tactical AUR 
weapon, a 4-place common carriage system, and mission planning system 
munitions application program (MAP).
    a. The SDB-II Weapon Load Crew Trainer (WLCT) is a mass mockup of 
the tactical AUR used for load crew and maintenance training. It does 
not contain energetics, a live fuze, any sensitive components, or 
hazardous material. It is not flight certified.
    b. The SDB-II Practical Explosive Ordnance Disposal Trainer (PEST) 
is an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training unit with sections and 
internal subassemblies which are identical to, or correlate to, the 
external hardware, sections, and internal subassemblies of the tactical 
AUR. The PEST does not contain energetics, a live fuze, any sensitive 
components, or hazardous material. It is not flight certified.
    2. The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
    3. 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 or 
advanced capabilities.
    4. A determination has been made that Norway can provide 
substantially 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.
    5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of 
Norway.

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