Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09STATE19154
2009-03-02 21:02:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
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UNCLAS STATE 019154
SIPDIS
ISLAMABAD FOR CAROLINE DOW
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC PK
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050090579
REF: 2006 BLUE LANTERN GUIDEBOOK
UNCLAS STATE 019154
SIPDIS
ISLAMABAD FOR CAROLINE DOW
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC PK
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050090579
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 Embassy's assistance in
conducting a post-shipment check on license 050090579 for the
export of Gentex pilot helmets to Pakistan. 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: Concern over possible diversion of
Gentex pilot helmets.
4. ACTION: Embassy is requested to make inquiries with
appropriate host government officials to determine if the
Pakistani AIR FORCE (PAF) ordered and has received the Gentex
pilot helmets and if so, confirm that the articles will be
used for the purpose stated on the license. Automated Export
System (AES) data indicates that items worth $118,050 shipped
from the United States to Pakistan on 28 April 2008. Post is
requested to exercise its contacts within the PAF to verify
this order.
END ACTION.
5. Details of license application:
DTC Case: 050090579
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
150 HGU-55/P Helmets NSN:8475-01-128-8268
License Value: USD 118,050
SELLER:
Northeast AIR Services, Inc.
263 Prospect Street
Norwell, MA 02061
POC is Douglas G. Parker, Tel. 781-659-2509
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Officer Commanding
No. 110ALD PAF Badaber
Peshawar
Pakistan
No POC provided
FOREIGN END-USER:
Pakistan AIR FORCE
Air Headquarters
Islamabad
Pakistan
No POC provided
PURPOSE:
Gentex flying helmets for use by the Pakistani AIR FORCE
6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC can fax documentation to post
upon request):
--Contract No. AF/DPD/27247/6266C04021/466199/P-46/NE/7548C
submitted by (illegible) on 8 January 2007, illegible
signature
--End-user Certificate submitted by the Embassy of Pakistan,
signed by Attache Defense Procurement, Group Captain, Kamran
Shahid on 8 January 2007
7. 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 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.
CLINTON
SIPDIS
ISLAMABAD FOR CAROLINE DOW
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC PK
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050090579
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 Embassy's assistance in
conducting a post-shipment check on license 050090579 for the
export of Gentex pilot helmets to Pakistan. 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: Concern over possible diversion of
Gentex pilot helmets.
4. ACTION: Embassy is requested to make inquiries with
appropriate host government officials to determine if the
Pakistani AIR FORCE (PAF) ordered and has received the Gentex
pilot helmets and if so, confirm that the articles will be
used for the purpose stated on the license. Automated Export
System (AES) data indicates that items worth $118,050 shipped
from the United States to Pakistan on 28 April 2008. Post is
requested to exercise its contacts within the PAF to verify
this order.
END ACTION.
5. Details of license application:
DTC Case: 050090579
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
150 HGU-55/P Helmets NSN:8475-01-128-8268
License Value: USD 118,050
SELLER:
Northeast AIR Services, Inc.
263 Prospect Street
Norwell, MA 02061
POC is Douglas G. Parker, Tel. 781-659-2509
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Officer Commanding
No. 110ALD PAF Badaber
Peshawar
Pakistan
No POC provided
FOREIGN END-USER:
Pakistan AIR FORCE
Air Headquarters
Islamabad
Pakistan
No POC provided
PURPOSE:
Gentex flying helmets for use by the Pakistani AIR FORCE
6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC can fax documentation to post
upon request):
--Contract No. AF/DPD/27247/6266C04021/466199/P-46/NE/7548C
submitted by (illegible) on 8 January 2007, illegible
signature
--End-user Certificate submitted by the Embassy of Pakistan,
signed by Attache Defense Procurement, Group Captain, Kamran
Shahid on 8 January 2007
7. 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 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.
CLINTON