Identifier
Created
Classification
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08STATE67610
2008-06-24 14:20:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Secretary of State
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
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UNCLAS STATE 067610
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
ATHENS FOR KENNETH M. ZURCHER
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC GR
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON APPLICATION 050108207
REF: A. IIR 6 837 0047 07
B. 2006 BLUE LANTERN GUIDEBOOK
UNCLAS STATE 067610
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
ATHENS FOR KENNETH M. ZURCHER
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC GR
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON APPLICATION 050108207
REF: A. IIR 6 837 0047 07
B. 2006 BLUE LANTERN GUIDEBOOK
1. (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4.
2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls
Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy,s assistance in
conducting a pre-license check on application 050108207 for
the export of technical data for an armored vehicle to
Greece. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern
within 30 days. Lack of response to a Blue Lantern inquiry
will affect pending and future licenses involving parties to
this license.
3. (SBU) Reason for request: Foreign consignee and end-user
Nik Kioledes SA is on PM/DTCC's watchlist and has not
appeared on any previous licensing requests. Ref A raises
additional cause for concern.
4. (U) Action Request: Department requests that Embassy
inquire with the appropriate host government officials to
establish the bona fides of Nik Kioledes SA in the proposed
transaction. PM/DTCC also request that post conduct a site
visit to assess the company's reliability as a recipient of
United States Munitions List (USML) articles as well an
assessment the company's on-site security and operations. If
a site visit is not possible, please inform the PM/DTCC case
officer.
The following questions provide suggested guidance for post's
interview with Nik Kioledes SA representatives:
- Please confirm your order and intended end-use of
technical data to be transferred under license 050108207.
- What role will Synergy Hellas play in the proposed
transaction? Will Synergy Hellas have access to the
technical data?
- How long has your company been in the business of
importing and selling defense articles?
- Are you familiar with the restrictions against the
unauthorized re-export or retransfer of U.S.-origin defense
articles?
- What other products are sold by your company?
- Who are your regular customers and where are they located?
End Action Request.
5. (U) Details of license application:
DTC Case: 050108207
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
50 Technical data needed to explore and evaluate the
potential use of the M-984 Recovery Vehicle (variant of
applicant,s HEMTT Wrecker) as a platform for a fuel
transport system. The data will include drawings,
specifications and physical performance characteristics
necessary to discuss the compatibility with customer
requirements for a fuel transporter.
License Value: USD 500,000
SELLER:
Oshkosh Corporation
2307 Oregon St.
P.O. Box 2566
Oshkosh, WI 54903-2566
POC is J. Patrick Briscoe 920-235-2566
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Nik Kioledes SA
17 KM Athens, Thessaloniki Nat Rod 145 64 Nea Kifissia
Athens
GR
FOREIGN INTERMEDIATE CONSIGNEE
Synergy Hellas SA
Kifisias 240-242 Street Halandri
Athens
GR
FOREIGN END-USER:
Nik Kioledes SA
17 KM Athens, Thessaloniki Nat Rod 145 64 Nea Kifissia
Athens
GR
PURPOSE:
Nik Kioledes has expressed an interest in evaluating whether
the applicant,s HEMTT Wrecker can be adapted and supplied to
serve as a fuel transport vehicle. Applicant would like to
engage in preliminary technical exchanges with the foreign
licensees to discuss the feasibility and technical
requirements of developing a HEMTT Wrecker variant for
integration with a fuel tank for potential foreign government
sales. Synergy Hellas, acting as the applicant,s local
agent, will facilitate the flow of information between the
foreign licensee and the applicant.
6. (U) Submitted in support of the license application were
product brochures and technical specifications (PM/DTCC will
fax documentation upon request).
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
B) 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
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
ATHENS FOR KENNETH M. ZURCHER
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC GR
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON APPLICATION 050108207
REF: A. IIR 6 837 0047 07
B. 2006 BLUE LANTERN GUIDEBOOK
1. (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4.
2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls
Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy,s assistance in
conducting a pre-license check on application 050108207 for
the export of technical data for an armored vehicle to
Greece. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern
within 30 days. Lack of response to a Blue Lantern inquiry
will affect pending and future licenses involving parties to
this license.
3. (SBU) Reason for request: Foreign consignee and end-user
Nik Kioledes SA is on PM/DTCC's watchlist and has not
appeared on any previous licensing requests. Ref A raises
additional cause for concern.
4. (U) Action Request: Department requests that Embassy
inquire with the appropriate host government officials to
establish the bona fides of Nik Kioledes SA in the proposed
transaction. PM/DTCC also request that post conduct a site
visit to assess the company's reliability as a recipient of
United States Munitions List (USML) articles as well an
assessment the company's on-site security and operations. If
a site visit is not possible, please inform the PM/DTCC case
officer.
The following questions provide suggested guidance for post's
interview with Nik Kioledes SA representatives:
- Please confirm your order and intended end-use of
technical data to be transferred under license 050108207.
- What role will Synergy Hellas play in the proposed
transaction? Will Synergy Hellas have access to the
technical data?
- How long has your company been in the business of
importing and selling defense articles?
- Are you familiar with the restrictions against the
unauthorized re-export or retransfer of U.S.-origin defense
articles?
- What other products are sold by your company?
- Who are your regular customers and where are they located?
End Action Request.
5. (U) Details of license application:
DTC Case: 050108207
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
50 Technical data needed to explore and evaluate the
potential use of the M-984 Recovery Vehicle (variant of
applicant,s HEMTT Wrecker) as a platform for a fuel
transport system. The data will include drawings,
specifications and physical performance characteristics
necessary to discuss the compatibility with customer
requirements for a fuel transporter.
License Value: USD 500,000
SELLER:
Oshkosh Corporation
2307 Oregon St.
P.O. Box 2566
Oshkosh, WI 54903-2566
POC is J. Patrick Briscoe 920-235-2566
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Nik Kioledes SA
17 KM Athens, Thessaloniki Nat Rod 145 64 Nea Kifissia
Athens
GR
FOREIGN INTERMEDIATE CONSIGNEE
Synergy Hellas SA
Kifisias 240-242 Street Halandri
Athens
GR
FOREIGN END-USER:
Nik Kioledes SA
17 KM Athens, Thessaloniki Nat Rod 145 64 Nea Kifissia
Athens
GR
PURPOSE:
Nik Kioledes has expressed an interest in evaluating whether
the applicant,s HEMTT Wrecker can be adapted and supplied to
serve as a fuel transport vehicle. Applicant would like to
engage in preliminary technical exchanges with the foreign
licensees to discuss the feasibility and technical
requirements of developing a HEMTT Wrecker variant for
integration with a fuel tank for potential foreign government
sales. Synergy Hellas, acting as the applicant,s local
agent, will facilitate the flow of information between the
foreign licensee and the applicant.
6. (U) Submitted in support of the license application were
product brochures and technical specifications (PM/DTCC will
fax documentation upon request).
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
B) 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