[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 206 (Tuesday, October 25, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66046-66048]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-27550]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 11-09]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

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 11-09 with attached transmittal and 
policy justification.

    Dated: October 20, 2011.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 11-09

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: Argentina
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

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Major Defense Equipment *.................  $ 0 million.
Other.....................................  $166 million.
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    Total.................................  $166 million.
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* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: Commercial-off-the-shelf 
avionics upgrade of five (5) C-130H aircraft that includes minor Class 
IV modifications, ground handling equipment, repair and return, spare 
and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical 
documentation, tools and test equipment, personnel training and 
training equipment, programmed depot maintenance, U.S. Government and 
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, and 
other related elements of program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (QAT)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
    (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: 18 October 2011

Policy Justification

Argentina--C-130H Avionics Upgrade
    The Government of Argentina has requested a possible purchase of 
commercial-off-the-shelf avionics upgrade of five (5) C-130H aircraft 
that includes minor Class IV modifications, ground handling equipment, 
repair and return, spare and repair parts, support equipment, 
publications and technical documentation, tools and test equipment, 
personnel training and training equipment, programmed depot 
maintenance, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and 
logistics support services, and other related elements of program 
support. The estimated cost is $166 million.
    The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security of the United States by improving the security of a 
major non- NATO ally.
    The proposed sale will improve Argentina's capability to meet 
current and future needs for its existing C-130 fleet. Argentina uses 
its C-130 in humanitarian and Antarctic missions. Argentina, which 
already has C-130s in its inventory, will have no difficulty absorbing 
the upgraded systems into its armed forces. The proposed sale will 
enhance U.S and Argentine Air Force relations.
    The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic 
military balance in the region.
    The prime contractors for this sale are not known at this time. 
There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this 
potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require the temporary 
assignment of approximately two (2) U.S. Government and 48 contractor 
representatives to Argentina during the duration of the program.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2011-27550 Filed 10-24-11; 8:45 am]
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