Identifier
Created
Classification
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08STATE102661
2008-09-25 15:24:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
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UNCLAS STATE 102661
SIPDIS
MEXICO CITY FOR FRANK PENIRIAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC MX
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON APPLICATION 050123038
REF: 2006 BLUE LANTERN GUIDEBOOK
UNCLAS STATE 102661
SIPDIS
MEXICO CITY FOR FRANK PENIRIAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC MX
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON APPLICATION 050123038
REF: 2006 BLUE LANTERN GUIDEBOOK
1. This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4.
2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls
Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting
a pre-license check on application 050123038 for the export
of abrasion resistant steel plating to Mexico. Post is
requested to complete this Blue Lantern check within 30 days.
Lack of response to a Blue Lantern check will affect pending
and future licenses involving parties to this license.
3. Reason for request: Unfamiliar foreign consignee
Transportadora de Proteccion y Seguridad SA de CV and
unfamiliar end-user Transcarga. Neither company has appeared
on any previous license applications, nor have the bona fides
of the companies been verified by a Blue Lantern check.
4. ACTION: Department requests that Embassy make appropriate
inquiries to verify the bona fides of unfamiliar foreign
consignee Transportadora de Proteccion y Seguridad SA de CV
and unfamiliar end-user Transcarga and to confirm the
legitimacy of this proposed transaction. PM/DTCC also
requests that post conducts site visits to the companies in
order to provide Department with an assessment of their
business operations and on-site security. Finally, post is
asked to assess whether the companies appear to be a reliable
recipients of USML items. If site visits are not possible,
please inform the PM/DTCC officer.
The following questions are provided as suggested guidance:
--Does the company have supporting documentation for this
proposed transaction?
--Does the company have secure facilities and proper
accounting and security procedures for handling sensitive
USML items?
--What is the exact end-use for this USML item?
--When was the company established and who are its
principals?
--What is the nature of its business -- what type of items
does it handle, does it serve as a broker?
--What type of organizations are among its typical customers
and where are the customers located?
--Does the company understand the restrictions on United
States Munitions List (USML) items, especially the
prohibition against unauthorized re-transfers and re-exports?
END ACTION
5. Details of license application:
DTC Case: 050123038
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
3 Abrasion Resistant Steel Plate 500 Brinnel 3/8"x48"x96"
5 Abrasion Resistant Steel Plate 500 Brinnel 1/4"x48"x96"
License Value: USD 6,300.00
SELLER:
Kambio Corporation
2201 NW 102 Pl, #3A
Miami, FL 33172
POC is Bernd von Reitzenstein, Tel. 305-591-7795 ext. 103
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Transportadora de Proteccion y Seguridad SA de CV
Fco Madero. Fracc Industrial El Lechugal
Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon
Mexico
POC is General Manager Rodolfo Amozurrutia, Tel. (81)8124-6666
FOREIGN END-USER:
Transcarga
Gregorio Ruiz Velasco #204. Cd. Industrial C.P 20290
Aguascalientes, Ags
Mexico
PURPOSE:
The armor plating will be used by Transportadora de
Proteccion y Seguridad SA de CV to manufacture one armored
car for Transcarga. The steel plates will be installed in
the doors, back of the seats and under the dashboard to
protect the vehicles passengers.
6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC can fax documentation to post
upon request):
--Purchase Order No. 010614 submitted by Transportadora de
Proteccion y Seguridad SA de CV on 11 September 2008,
illegible signature.
--End Use / User Statement submitted by Transportadora de
Proteccion y Seguridad SA de CV on 20 August 2008, signed by
General Manager Rodolfo Amozurrutia.
7. Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the case number in
the subject line. POC is Tim Mazzarelli, Phone:
202-663-3867; Email: MazzarelliTP@state.gov; SIPRNET:
MazzarelliTP@state.sgov.gov. The Blue Lantern Guidebook
(ref) is available as a PDF file in the Bunche Library's
E-Book Collection on the DOS Intranet:
http://buncheelectroniclibrary.state.gov/eboo ks/
BlueLanternGuidebook2006%20 final .pdf
8. Department is grateful for post's assistance in this
matter.
RICE
SIPDIS
MEXICO CITY FOR FRANK PENIRIAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC MX
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON APPLICATION 050123038
REF: 2006 BLUE LANTERN GUIDEBOOK
1. This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4.
2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls
Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting
a pre-license check on application 050123038 for the export
of abrasion resistant steel plating to Mexico. Post is
requested to complete this Blue Lantern check within 30 days.
Lack of response to a Blue Lantern check will affect pending
and future licenses involving parties to this license.
3. Reason for request: Unfamiliar foreign consignee
Transportadora de Proteccion y Seguridad SA de CV and
unfamiliar end-user Transcarga. Neither company has appeared
on any previous license applications, nor have the bona fides
of the companies been verified by a Blue Lantern check.
4. ACTION: Department requests that Embassy make appropriate
inquiries to verify the bona fides of unfamiliar foreign
consignee Transportadora de Proteccion y Seguridad SA de CV
and unfamiliar end-user Transcarga and to confirm the
legitimacy of this proposed transaction. PM/DTCC also
requests that post conducts site visits to the companies in
order to provide Department with an assessment of their
business operations and on-site security. Finally, post is
asked to assess whether the companies appear to be a reliable
recipients of USML items. If site visits are not possible,
please inform the PM/DTCC officer.
The following questions are provided as suggested guidance:
--Does the company have supporting documentation for this
proposed transaction?
--Does the company have secure facilities and proper
accounting and security procedures for handling sensitive
USML items?
--What is the exact end-use for this USML item?
--When was the company established and who are its
principals?
--What is the nature of its business -- what type of items
does it handle, does it serve as a broker?
--What type of organizations are among its typical customers
and where are the customers located?
--Does the company understand the restrictions on United
States Munitions List (USML) items, especially the
prohibition against unauthorized re-transfers and re-exports?
END ACTION
5. Details of license application:
DTC Case: 050123038
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
3 Abrasion Resistant Steel Plate 500 Brinnel 3/8"x48"x96"
5 Abrasion Resistant Steel Plate 500 Brinnel 1/4"x48"x96"
License Value: USD 6,300.00
SELLER:
Kambio Corporation
2201 NW 102 Pl, #3A
Miami, FL 33172
POC is Bernd von Reitzenstein, Tel. 305-591-7795 ext. 103
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Transportadora de Proteccion y Seguridad SA de CV
Fco Madero. Fracc Industrial El Lechugal
Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon
Mexico
POC is General Manager Rodolfo Amozurrutia, Tel. (81)8124-6666
FOREIGN END-USER:
Transcarga
Gregorio Ruiz Velasco #204. Cd. Industrial C.P 20290
Aguascalientes, Ags
Mexico
PURPOSE:
The armor plating will be used by Transportadora de
Proteccion y Seguridad SA de CV to manufacture one armored
car for Transcarga. The steel plates will be installed in
the doors, back of the seats and under the dashboard to
protect the vehicles passengers.
6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC can fax documentation to post
upon request):
--Purchase Order No. 010614 submitted by Transportadora de
Proteccion y Seguridad SA de CV on 11 September 2008,
illegible signature.
--End Use / User Statement submitted by Transportadora de
Proteccion y Seguridad SA de CV on 20 August 2008, signed by
General Manager Rodolfo Amozurrutia.
7. Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the case number in
the subject line. POC is Tim Mazzarelli, Phone:
202-663-3867; Email: MazzarelliTP@state.gov; SIPRNET:
MazzarelliTP@state.sgov.gov. The Blue Lantern Guidebook
(ref) is available as a PDF file in the Bunche Library's
E-Book Collection on the DOS Intranet:
http://buncheelectroniclibrary.state.gov/eboo ks/
BlueLanternGuidebook2006%20 final .pdf
8. Department is grateful for post's assistance in this
matter.
RICE