[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 248 (Monday, December 28, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 84310-84312]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-28507]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 21-04]


Arms Sales Notification

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

ACTION: Arms sales notice.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karma Job at [email protected] 
or (703) 697-8976.

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 21-04 with 
attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: December 18, 2020.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 21-04
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 Canada
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $ 0 million
Other...................................  $275 million
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    Total...............................  $275 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    None
Non-MDE:
    C-17 sustainment support to include aircraft hardware and software 
modification and support; software delivery and support; ground 
handling equipment; component, parts and accessories; GPS receivers; 
alternative mission equipment; publications and technical 
documentation; contractor logistics support and Globemaster III 
Sustainment Program (G3) participation; other U.S. Government and 
contractor engineering, technical, and logistical support services; and 
related elements of program and logistical support.


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    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (CN-D-QCV)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: CN-D-QCR, CN-D-QZZ
    (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: December 1, 2020

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

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Canada - C-17 Sustainment

    The Government of Canada has requested to buy C-17 sustainment 
support to include aircraft hardware and software modification and 
support; software delivery and support; ground handling equipment; 
component, parts and accessories; GPS receivers; alternative mission 
equipment; publications and technical documentation; contractor 
logistics support and Globemaster III Sustainment Program (G3) 
participation; other U.S. Government and contractor engineering, 
technical, and logistical support services; and related elements of 
program and logistical support. The total estimated program cost is 
$275 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the 
military capability of Canada, a NATO ally that is an important force 
for ensuring political stability and economic progress, and a 
contributor to military, peacekeeping and humanitarian operations 
around the world.
    The proposed sale will improve Canada's capability to meet current 
and future threats by sustaining their strategic air lift capability, 
which allows Canada to maintain sovereignty and homeland defense, 
increase interoperability with the United States and other partners, 
and deter potential adversaries. Canada already operates the C-17 and 
will have no difficulty absorbing the additional sustainment or 
upgrades 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 The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL. 
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 Canada.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2020-28507 Filed 12-23-20; 8:45 am]
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