Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09STATE50608
2009-05-18 15:35:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
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UNCLAS STATE 050608
SIPDIS
NAIROBI FOR RACHAEL DOHERTY
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC KE
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050045480
UNCLAS STATE 050608
SIPDIS
NAIROBI FOR RACHAEL DOHERTY
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC KE
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050045480
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 050045480 for the export of
machineguns to Kenya. 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: These machineguns were exported to
Kenya via USG contract HSGC23-06-D-HMF015 in support of
Foreign Military Sales Letter of Acceptance and Offer (LOA)
S4-P-AUD. This check is to confirm that the machineguns were
received and remain in the possession of the Kenyan Navy.
4. Action Request: Post is requested to verify that the
end-user received the machineguns listed in para 5 by making
appropriate inquiries to the Kenyan Navy. Post is also
requested to confirm that the machineguns remain in the
possession of the Kenyan Navy. In its reply, Post is
encouraged to comment on any information pertinent to this
transaction such as security of facilities, end-use, and
concerns about the entities involved.
5. Details of license applications:
DTC Case: 050045480
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
12 M240B 7.62mm Machineguns
License Value: USD $134,580
SELLER:
Culmen International, LLC
1602 Belle View Blvd #710
Alexandria, VA 22307
FOREIGN END-USER:
Mombassa Unit, Kenyan Navy
LtCol Kamuri
PO Box 95350
Mombassa, Kenya
Tel: 254-0734-519-997
PURPOSE:
Export of items in accordance with LOA S4-P-AUD
6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts
upon request):
DSP-83 Nontransfer and Use Certificate signed by Michael
Connor (Culman International) dated 2 July 2007 and COL
Leonard Owambo (Kenyan Embassy, Washington DC) dated 2 July
2007.
Letter of Intent from Culmen International signed by Michael
Connor dated 1 May 2007.
U.S. Letter of Acceptance and Offer (LOA) S4-P-AUD signed by
R.J. Schissell dated 22 December 2004.
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
NAIROBI FOR RACHAEL DOHERTY
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC KE
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050045480
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 050045480 for the export of
machineguns to Kenya. 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: These machineguns were exported to
Kenya via USG contract HSGC23-06-D-HMF015 in support of
Foreign Military Sales Letter of Acceptance and Offer (LOA)
S4-P-AUD. This check is to confirm that the machineguns were
received and remain in the possession of the Kenyan Navy.
4. Action Request: Post is requested to verify that the
end-user received the machineguns listed in para 5 by making
appropriate inquiries to the Kenyan Navy. Post is also
requested to confirm that the machineguns remain in the
possession of the Kenyan Navy. In its reply, Post is
encouraged to comment on any information pertinent to this
transaction such as security of facilities, end-use, and
concerns about the entities involved.
5. Details of license applications:
DTC Case: 050045480
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
12 M240B 7.62mm Machineguns
License Value: USD $134,580
SELLER:
Culmen International, LLC
1602 Belle View Blvd #710
Alexandria, VA 22307
FOREIGN END-USER:
Mombassa Unit, Kenyan Navy
LtCol Kamuri
PO Box 95350
Mombassa, Kenya
Tel: 254-0734-519-997
PURPOSE:
Export of items in accordance with LOA S4-P-AUD
6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts
upon request):
DSP-83 Nontransfer and Use Certificate signed by Michael
Connor (Culman International) dated 2 July 2007 and COL
Leonard Owambo (Kenyan Embassy, Washington DC) dated 2 July
2007.
Letter of Intent from Culmen International signed by Michael
Connor dated 1 May 2007.
U.S. Letter of Acceptance and Offer (LOA) S4-P-AUD signed by
R.J. Schissell dated 22 December 2004.
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