Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09STATE24590
2009-03-16 14:33:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT
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UNCLAS STATE 024590
SIPDIS
QUITO FOR MARC PANNELL
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC EC
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT
END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE 050147882
UNCLAS STATE 024590
SIPDIS
QUITO FOR MARC PANNELL
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC EC
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT
END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE 050147882
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 050147882 for
the export of ballistic plates to Ecuador. Post is requested
to complete this Blue Lantern check within 30 days. Lack of
response to a Blue Lantern check will affect pending and
future licenses involving parties to this license.
3. Reason for Request: This check is to assure that the
end-user, Armada del Ecuador (Tel: 5934-2203353),has
legitimately ordered the ballistic plates listed below (NOTE:
Ballistic plates are inserts used in body armor).
4. Action Request: Post is requested to establish the bona
fides of this transaction by making appropriate inquires to
authorities at Armada del Ecuador. Particular attention
should be paid to the quantities on the export license
versus the quantities expected by Armada del Ecuador.
In its reply, Post is also encouraged to comment on any other
information pertinent to these transactions such as security
of facilities, inventory procedures, end-use, and concerns
about the entities involved.
5. Details of license applications:
DTC Case: 050147882
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
200 Level III/IV Bonded Plates, Model # 2518 (1012-CP-2518
10" x 12")
License Value: USD $31,400
SELLER:
Protective Products of America
1649 NW 136th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33323
FOREIGN INTERMEDIATE CONSIGNEE:
MG Suber & Associates
Amazonas 477 y Roca Edificio Banco Los Andes, Of 1008
Quito, Ecuador
Tel: (593-2) 254-0474 / 222-9022 / 223-3145
FOREIGN END-USER:
Armada del Ecuador Direccion General del Material
Base Naval Sur
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Tel: (5934) 2203353
PURPOSE:
For issue to Armada del Ecuador for its internal defense and
state security activities
6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts
upon request):
End-Use Statement from Armada del Ecuado signed by Milton
Mendieta dated 02/11/2009
Purchase Order No. 08-055A from MG Suber signed by
(illegible) dated 02/03/2009
Sales Order from Protective Products International dated
02/24/2009
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.
CLINTON
SIPDIS
QUITO FOR MARC PANNELL
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC EC
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT
END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE 050147882
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 050147882 for
the export of ballistic plates to Ecuador. Post is requested
to complete this Blue Lantern check within 30 days. Lack of
response to a Blue Lantern check will affect pending and
future licenses involving parties to this license.
3. Reason for Request: This check is to assure that the
end-user, Armada del Ecuador (Tel: 5934-2203353),has
legitimately ordered the ballistic plates listed below (NOTE:
Ballistic plates are inserts used in body armor).
4. Action Request: Post is requested to establish the bona
fides of this transaction by making appropriate inquires to
authorities at Armada del Ecuador. Particular attention
should be paid to the quantities on the export license
versus the quantities expected by Armada del Ecuador.
In its reply, Post is also encouraged to comment on any other
information pertinent to these transactions such as security
of facilities, inventory procedures, end-use, and concerns
about the entities involved.
5. Details of license applications:
DTC Case: 050147882
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
200 Level III/IV Bonded Plates, Model # 2518 (1012-CP-2518
10" x 12")
License Value: USD $31,400
SELLER:
Protective Products of America
1649 NW 136th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33323
FOREIGN INTERMEDIATE CONSIGNEE:
MG Suber & Associates
Amazonas 477 y Roca Edificio Banco Los Andes, Of 1008
Quito, Ecuador
Tel: (593-2) 254-0474 / 222-9022 / 223-3145
FOREIGN END-USER:
Armada del Ecuador Direccion General del Material
Base Naval Sur
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Tel: (5934) 2203353
PURPOSE:
For issue to Armada del Ecuador for its internal defense and
state security activities
6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts
upon request):
End-Use Statement from Armada del Ecuado signed by Milton
Mendieta dated 02/11/2009
Purchase Order No. 08-055A from MG Suber signed by
(illegible) dated 02/03/2009
Sales Order from Protective Products International dated
02/24/2009
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.
CLINTON