[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 51 (Monday, March 17, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14674-14676]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-05781]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-76]


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: 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, Transmittal 13-76 with attached transmittal, and 
policy justification.

    Dated: March 12, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 13-76
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: Pakistan
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $ 0 million.
Other...................................  $100 million.
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    TOTAL...............................  $100 million.
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: C-130B/E avionics upgrades, 
engine management and mechanical upgrades, cargo delivery system 
installation, and replacement of outer wing sets on six aircraft. Also 
included are spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications 
and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, 
U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support 
services, and other related elements of logistics support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (GAH)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: N/A
    (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: 11 March 2014

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    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Pakistan--C-130 Fleet Upgrade Program
    The Government of Pakistan has requested a possible sale of C-130B/
E avionics upgrades, engine management and mechanical upgrades, cargo 
delivery system installation, and replacement of outer wing sets on six 
aircraft. Also included are spare and repair parts, support equipment, 
publications and technical documentation, personnel training and 
training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and 
logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics 
support. The estimated cost is $100 million.
    This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security of the United States by helping to improve the 
security of a Major Non-NATO ally which has been, and continues to be, 
an important force for regional stability and U.S. national security 
goals in the region.
    The proposed sale will facilitate the continued operation of the 
Pakistan's Air Force C-130 fleet (five C-130B and eleven C-130E models) 
for counter-insurgency/counter-terrorism flights; regional humanitarian 
operations; troop transport; and Intelligence, Surveillance, and 
Reconnaissance (ISR) missions within Pakistan and in the region. The 
fleet is facing airworthiness and obsolescence issues, and will require 
upgrades and repairs for continued operation and effectiveness. The 
proposed modernization of the C-130 fleet should ensure continued 
viability for an additional 10-15 years.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor is unknown at this time and will be 
determined through a competitive bid process. There are no known offset 
agreements 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 Pakistan.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2014-05781 Filed 3-14-14; 8:45 am]
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