82 FR 24310 - 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 101 (May 26, 2017)

The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 101 (Friday, May 26, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24310-24312]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-10903]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 17-19]


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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Valadez, (703) 697-9217 or 
Pamela Young, (703) 697-9107; 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 17-19 with 
attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: May 23, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 17-19
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: NATO Support and Procurement Agency 
(NSPA)
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............................     $ 0 million
Other...................................................    $300 million
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  TOTAL.................................................    $300 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None
    Non-MDE:
    Follow-on support for three (3) C-17 aircraft to include 
participation in the Global Reach Improvement Program, contract labor 
for Class I modifications and kits, in-country contractor support, 
alternate mission equipment, major modification and retrofit, software 
support, aircraft maintenance and technical support, support equipment, 
personnel training and training equipment, additional spare and repair 
parts, technical orders and publications, airworthiness certification 
support, engine logistics support, inspections, and other U.S. 
Government and contractor engineering, logistics and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-QAC)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: K8-D-QAG
    (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: April 27, 2017
    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)--Continuation of C-17 
Logistics Support Services and Equipment

    The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has requested the 
possible sale of follow-on support for three (3) C-17 aircraft to 
include participation in the Global Reach Improvement Program, contract 
labor for Class I modifications and kits, in-country contractor 
support, alternate mission equipment, major modification and retrofit, 
software support, aircraft maintenance and technical support, support 
equipment, personnel training and training equipment, additional spare 
and repair parts, technical orders and publications, airworthiness 
certification support, engine logistics support, inspections, and other 
U.S. Government and contractor engineering, logistics and program 
support. The total estimated program cost is $300 million.
    This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security of the United States (U.S.) by providing sustainment 
for three (3) C-17s operated by a consortium of twelve nations, 
including the U.S. This program flies missions in and around Europe, 
Afghanistan, Iraq, the Levant, and North Africa. This proposed sale 
will provide a similar readiness level for these C-17s as U.S.-operated 
C-17s. The current FMS case supporting these C-17s will expire on 20 
September 2017.
    The proposed sale will advance U.S. and NATO policy goals of 
expanding the capabilities of strategic airlift to NATO allies and 
partners and sustain the ability to deploy in support of contingency 
operations outside of Europe. As the C-17 is a support asset, it would 
not affect the basic military balance in the region. NSPA will have no 
difficulty absorbing this support.
    The prime contractor will be the Boeing Corporation of Chicago, 
Illinois. 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 the NATO Support and Procurement Agency.
    There will be no adverse impact to U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale. All defense articles and services listed 
in this transmittal are authorized for release and export to the NSPA.

[FR Doc. 2017-10903 Filed 5-25-17; 8:45 am]
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