[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 52 (Thursday, March 17, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14430-14432]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-06010]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 15-75]


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: Heather N. Harwell, DSCA/LMO, (703) 
697-9217.
    The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives, Transmittal 15-75 with attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: March 14, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 15-75
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: Jordan
    (ii)

Major Defense Equipment *................  $ 0 million
Other....................................  $115.1 million
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  Total..................................  $115.1 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Scheduled and unscheduled depot module maintenance, in addition to 
Augmenter Module support, for fifty-two (52) F100-PW-220E F-16 A/B 
(Block 15) Engines.
    (iv) Military Department: USAF (QCC)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case: JO-D-QAW-17 APR 12-$14M
    (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: 25 February 2016

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

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POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Jordan--Repair and Return of F-16 Engines, Sustainment and Support

    The Government of Jordan has requested approval to amend its F-16 
engine program for repair and return of its F100-PW-220E engine 
modules. This effort is in support of the Royal Jordanian Air Force's 
ongoing scheduled maintenance activities for its 52 F100-PW-220E 
engines. Services requested under this proposed sale include contract 
support for parts, components, accessories, and labor to remanufacture 
the current propulsion fleet at scheduled maintenance intervals. There 
is no Major Defense Equipment associated with this case. The overall 
total estimated value is $115.1 million.
    The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security of the United States 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 progress in the 
Middle East. Jordan is a key partner in the coalition working together 
to defeat Islamic State in Iraq and Levant (ISIL) forces. This engine 
and sustainment program will maintain Jordan's fighter aircraft 
capabilities and support its national defense. Jordan will have no 
difficulty absorbing this support.
    The proposed sale of this equipment, services, and support will not 
alter the basic military balance in the region.
    Jordan has accounted for the cost of engine sustainment in its 
budget over the course of multiple years.
    The prime contractor will be Pratt and Whitney, East Hartford, 
Connecticut. There are no known offset agreements proposed in 
connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will entail periodic Program 
Management Reviews in the United States or Jordan. There are no 
additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives anticipated to 
be stationed in Jordan as a result of this potential sale.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

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