BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK

UNCLAS STATE 129448 SIPDIS KINGSTON FOR JOHN MORGAN E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ETTC KOMC JM SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE 050134831 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 post-license/pre-shipment check on license 050134831 for the export of pistols to Jamaica. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern check within 45 days. Lack of response to a Blue Lantern check will affect pending and future licenses involving parties to this license. ¶3. Reason for Request: To establish the bona fides of end-user, A & A Dealers. The company has a limited license history and no Blue Lantern history with PM/DDTC. ¶4. Action Request: Post is requested to establish the bona fides of end-user A & A Dealers as a legitimate recipient of the United States Munitions List (USML) items listed below. Post should also question end-user on their familiarity with the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR),particularly regarding re-export or re-transfer. The following points are included for guidance: (To A & A Dealers) -- How long has your company been in the business of importing and selling defense articles in Jamaica? What services and products are sold by your company? Who are your regular customers and where do they reside? Are you familiar with the regulations governing the import of U.S.-origin defense articles, including restrictions on re-transfer or re-export? In its reply, Post may also comment on any other information pertinent to these transactions such as security of facilities and concerns about the entities involved. ¶5. Details of license application: DTC Case: 050134831 QUANTITY/COMMODITY: 2 Springfield XDM 9mm Pistols 5 Taurus PT92 9mm Pistols 8 Beretta PX4 Storm 9mm Pistols 5 Taurus 24/7 Pro 9mm Pitsols 2 STI .40 caliber Pistols 10 Springfield XD9 9mm Pistols License Value: USD $15,182 SELLER: Lou's Police Distributors 7815 West 4 Avenue Hialeah, FL 33014 FOREIGN END-USER: A & A Dealers Jamaica Limited Lot #9, Twickenham Park Industrial Estate PO Box 657 Spanish Town, Jamaica Tel: 876-984-2588 PURPOSE: For commercial resale in Bolivia ¶6. Submitted in support of the license application were the following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts upon request): DSP-83 signed by Ernest Hoo dated 11/06/2008 and Linda Riccobono dated 11/25/2008 Import Permit No IP2008/118 dated 10/24/2008 signed by Donna Graham-Gayle Purchase Order from A & A Dealers dated 10/30/2008 signed by Ernest Hoo ¶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 Kyle M. Ballard, Phone: 202-663-1929; Email: BallardKM@state.gov; SIPRNET: BallardKM@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://virtuallibrary.state.gov/ BlueLanternGuidebook2006%2520 final .pdf ¶8. Department is grateful for Post's assistance in this matter. RICE