Identifier | Created | Classification | Origin |
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08STATE78802 | 2008-07-22 20:06:00 | UNCLASSIFIED | Secretary of State |
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UNCLAS STATE 078802 |
1. This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050095779 for the export of F-16 repair kit to Singapore. Embassy 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: Questionable documentation from foreign parties; unfamiliar foreign consignee, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. 4. ACTION: Embassy is requested to make inquiries with appropriate Defense Science & Technology Agency (DSTA) officials to determine if it has received the F-16 repair kit and that the articles are being used for the purpose stated on the license. Also, please conduct a site visit to Trelleborg (POC Willy Cole, Tel#: 1(1) 260 749 9631) to assess its general reliability as a recipient of defense articles, confirm its order from DSTA, and understanding of the prohibition against re-export or re-transfer of U.S.-origin items. End Action. 5. Details of license application: DTC Case: 050095779 QUANTITY/COMMODITY: 18 F-16 Repair Kit, 5330014113106, XSZUDG004F License Value: USD $12,624.00 SELLER: Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US Inc 2531 Bremer Road Fort Wayne, IN 46803 260-748-5771 FOREIGN CONSIGNEE: Defense Science & Technology Agency 1 Depot Rd #03-01 Singapore 109679 SN ST Aerospace Systems Pte Ltd 505A Airport Rd Paya Lebar 539934 SN Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Singapore Pte Ltd Blk 103 Boon Keng Rd #06-13 Singapore 339774 SN FOREIGN INTERMEDIATE CONSIGNEE: Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Singapore Pte Ltd (Formally known as: BUSAK SHAMBAN PTE LTD) Blk 103 Boon Keng Road, #06-13 Singapore 339774 SN FOREIGN END-USER: Defense Science & Technology Agency (Singapore Air Force) 1 Depot Rd, #03-01, Defence Technology Towers Singapore 109679 SN PURPOSE: ST Aerospace is under contract to rebuild major components of F-16 aircraft belonging to the Singapore Ministry of Defense, Defense Science and Technology Agency. Major components, subject of maintenance, will eventually be applied to aircraft operated by the Republic of Singapore Air Force. Maintenance action is effected at 1 Depot Rd, #03-01, Defence Technology Towers Singapore 109679. The kits are manufactured by Trelleborg in Fort Wayne, IN, USA sold to Trelleborg Singapore who subsequently sells the kits to ST Aerospace. 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 |