Identifier
Created
Classification
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08STATE75846
2008-07-15 17:50:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
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UNCLAS STATE 075846
SIPDIS
RIYADH FOR JOEL WIEGERT
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC SA
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050077032
REF: 2006 BLUE LANTERN GUIDEBOOK
UNCLAS STATE 075846
SIPDIS
RIYADH FOR JOEL WIEGERT
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC SA
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050077032
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-shipment check on license 050077032 for the export of
heated navigation boards to Saudi Arabia. These items
shipped from the U.S. to Saudi Arabia on May 18, 2008. 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: Shamal Investments L.L.C., unfamiliar
foreign consignee.
4. ACTION: Embassy is requested to make inquiries with
appropriate Saudi Ministry of Defense officials to determine
if it has received the items and that the articles are being
used for the purpose stated on the license. Department also
requests that Embassy contact Shamal Investments to assess
its business operations and general reliability as a
recipient of United States Munitions List (USML) items.
Reference Shamal Purchase Order # B1010 dated April 11, 2007,
TEL # 966-1-2733511. The following questions are offered as
suggested guidance with Shamal:
- Can Shamal provide documentation (e.g. purchase order,
contract, or letter of intent) establishing the Saudi MOD as
the final end user of these items?
- What is Shamal's exact role in this transaction? Did it
receive the defense articles or merely act as a purchasing
agent for the Saudi MOD?
- Who are Shamal's main clients? What is the focus of its
business?
- Does the company understand the restrictions on United
States Munitions List (USML) articles, particularly regarding
re-export and retransfer?
END ACTION.
5. Details of license application:
DTC Case: 050077032
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
18 Heated navigation boards - with altimeters - without GPS
License Value: USD 23,765.00
SELLER:
Complete Parachute Solutions
1320 E. International Speedway, Blvd. 1
Deland, FL 32724
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Ministry of Defense and Aviation Saudi Airbornes & Special
Security
The Old Airport Street
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
FOREIGN INTERMEDIATE CONSIGNEE:
Shamal Investments L.L.C.
Faisaliah Tower 25th Floor King Fahad Road
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
FOREIGN END-USER:
Saudi Airborne & Special Forces
Saudi Royal Land Forces
Headquarters King Abdulaziz Road
Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia
PURPOSE:
Heated navigation board allows for installation of
directional and altitude sensing devices for use in high
altitude personnel parachute deployments
6. Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the case number in
the subject line. PM/DTCC can fax documentation to post upon
request. POC is Tim Watkins, Phone: 202-663-2814; Email:
WatkinsTR@state.gov; SIPRNET: WatkinsTR@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
7. Department is grateful for post's assistance in this
matter.
RICE
SIPDIS
RIYADH FOR JOEL WIEGERT
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC SA
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050077032
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-shipment check on license 050077032 for the export of
heated navigation boards to Saudi Arabia. These items
shipped from the U.S. to Saudi Arabia on May 18, 2008. 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: Shamal Investments L.L.C., unfamiliar
foreign consignee.
4. ACTION: Embassy is requested to make inquiries with
appropriate Saudi Ministry of Defense officials to determine
if it has received the items and that the articles are being
used for the purpose stated on the license. Department also
requests that Embassy contact Shamal Investments to assess
its business operations and general reliability as a
recipient of United States Munitions List (USML) items.
Reference Shamal Purchase Order # B1010 dated April 11, 2007,
TEL # 966-1-2733511. The following questions are offered as
suggested guidance with Shamal:
- Can Shamal provide documentation (e.g. purchase order,
contract, or letter of intent) establishing the Saudi MOD as
the final end user of these items?
- What is Shamal's exact role in this transaction? Did it
receive the defense articles or merely act as a purchasing
agent for the Saudi MOD?
- Who are Shamal's main clients? What is the focus of its
business?
- Does the company understand the restrictions on United
States Munitions List (USML) articles, particularly regarding
re-export and retransfer?
END ACTION.
5. Details of license application:
DTC Case: 050077032
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
18 Heated navigation boards - with altimeters - without GPS
License Value: USD 23,765.00
SELLER:
Complete Parachute Solutions
1320 E. International Speedway, Blvd. 1
Deland, FL 32724
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Ministry of Defense and Aviation Saudi Airbornes & Special
Security
The Old Airport Street
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
FOREIGN INTERMEDIATE CONSIGNEE:
Shamal Investments L.L.C.
Faisaliah Tower 25th Floor King Fahad Road
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
FOREIGN END-USER:
Saudi Airborne & Special Forces
Saudi Royal Land Forces
Headquarters King Abdulaziz Road
Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia
PURPOSE:
Heated navigation board allows for installation of
directional and altitude sensing devices for use in high
altitude personnel parachute deployments
6. Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the case number in
the subject line. PM/DTCC can fax documentation to post upon
request. POC is Tim Watkins, Phone: 202-663-2814; Email:
WatkinsTR@state.gov; SIPRNET: WatkinsTR@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
7. Department is grateful for post's assistance in this
matter.
RICE