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Created
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09STATE59096
2009-06-09 13:36:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
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UNCLAS STATE 059096
SIPDIS
TBILISI FOR NICOLE O'BRIEN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KMOC GG
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050132864
REF: 2006 BLUE LANTERN GUIDEBOOK
UNCLAS STATE 059096
SIPDIS
TBILISI FOR NICOLE O'BRIEN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KMOC GG
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050132864
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 050132864 for the
export of night vision devices (NVDs) to
Georgia. 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: Due to the sensitivity of the
equipment and the potential for their diversion or misuse,
the Department of State and the Department of Defense have
policies of carefully scrutinizing NVD export licenses and
taking steps to ensure proper end-use. Provisos attached
to these licenses obligate the end-user to secure the NVDs
from loss, theft, or unauthorized access, and to perform
routine inventory checks by serial number. These records
are to be made available for review upon US Government
request. Post is requested to make appropriate inquiries
to confirm continued possession by the Georgia Ministry of
Internal Affairs of
the NVDs, to determine the serial numbers of the NVDs, and
to verify that all NVDs are secure and being used only for
the purpose stated on the license. Department requests
that post conduct a site visit, if possible, in order to
gather and verify this information. If a site visit is
not possible, please obtain official written confirmation
of receipt and possession and inform PM/DTCC case officer.
4. For background, the following details of the license in
question are provided:
DTC Case: 050132864
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
20 Optical Systems Technology AN/PVS-27 Magnum Universal
Night Vision System (Gen III) MUNS NSN:5855-01-547-9489
License Value: USD 261,280.00
COMMENT: According to U.S. Customs data, 10 NVDs were
exported to Georgia on 5 April 2009
END COMMENT
SELLER:
Falcon Defense Group
3940 Bardstown Road Suite 2C
Louisville, KY 40218
POC is Steven D. Herberth, Tel. 502-491-6942
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia
10 General Gia Gulua Street
0114 Tbilisi
Georgia
POC is Deputy Minister, Internal Affairs, Shalva Janashvili,
Tel. 011-995-32-272-883
FOREIGN END-USER:
Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia
10 General Gia Gulua Street
0114 Tbilisi
Georgia
POC is Deputy Minister, Internal Affairs, Shalva Janashvili,
Tel. 011-995-32-272-883
PURPOSE:
For official use by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of
Georgia.
5. Submitted in support of the license application were
the following documents (PM/DTCC can fax documentation to
post upon request):
--Nontransfer and Use Certificate (Form DSP-83),submitted by
the Georgia Ministry of Internal Affairs, signed by Deputy
Minister, Shalva Janashvili on 23 October 2008 and by Falcon
Defense Group owner, Steven Herberth on 8 November 2008
--Purchase Order No. 111025/2554 submitted by the Georgia
Ministry of Internal Affairs signed by Deputy Minister,
Shalva Janashvili on 23 October 2008
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 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
7. Department is grateful for post's assistance in this
matter.
CLINTON
SIPDIS
TBILISI FOR NICOLE O'BRIEN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KMOC GG
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050132864
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 050132864 for the
export of night vision devices (NVDs) to
Georgia. 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: Due to the sensitivity of the
equipment and the potential for their diversion or misuse,
the Department of State and the Department of Defense have
policies of carefully scrutinizing NVD export licenses and
taking steps to ensure proper end-use. Provisos attached
to these licenses obligate the end-user to secure the NVDs
from loss, theft, or unauthorized access, and to perform
routine inventory checks by serial number. These records
are to be made available for review upon US Government
request. Post is requested to make appropriate inquiries
to confirm continued possession by the Georgia Ministry of
Internal Affairs of
the NVDs, to determine the serial numbers of the NVDs, and
to verify that all NVDs are secure and being used only for
the purpose stated on the license. Department requests
that post conduct a site visit, if possible, in order to
gather and verify this information. If a site visit is
not possible, please obtain official written confirmation
of receipt and possession and inform PM/DTCC case officer.
4. For background, the following details of the license in
question are provided:
DTC Case: 050132864
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
20 Optical Systems Technology AN/PVS-27 Magnum Universal
Night Vision System (Gen III) MUNS NSN:5855-01-547-9489
License Value: USD 261,280.00
COMMENT: According to U.S. Customs data, 10 NVDs were
exported to Georgia on 5 April 2009
END COMMENT
SELLER:
Falcon Defense Group
3940 Bardstown Road Suite 2C
Louisville, KY 40218
POC is Steven D. Herberth, Tel. 502-491-6942
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia
10 General Gia Gulua Street
0114 Tbilisi
Georgia
POC is Deputy Minister, Internal Affairs, Shalva Janashvili,
Tel. 011-995-32-272-883
FOREIGN END-USER:
Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia
10 General Gia Gulua Street
0114 Tbilisi
Georgia
POC is Deputy Minister, Internal Affairs, Shalva Janashvili,
Tel. 011-995-32-272-883
PURPOSE:
For official use by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of
Georgia.
5. Submitted in support of the license application were
the following documents (PM/DTCC can fax documentation to
post upon request):
--Nontransfer and Use Certificate (Form DSP-83),submitted by
the Georgia Ministry of Internal Affairs, signed by Deputy
Minister, Shalva Janashvili on 23 October 2008 and by Falcon
Defense Group owner, Steven Herberth on 8 November 2008
--Purchase Order No. 111025/2554 submitted by the Georgia
Ministry of Internal Affairs signed by Deputy Minister,
Shalva Janashvili on 23 October 2008
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 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
7. Department is grateful for post's assistance in this
matter.
CLINTON