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Viewing cable 09STATE28636, BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
09STATE28636 2009-03-25 17:17 2011-08-24 01:00 UNCLASSIFIED Secretary of State
VZCZCXYZ0012
RR RUEHWEB

DE RUEHC #8636 0841734
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 251717Z MAR 09
FM SECSTATE WASHDC
TO RUEHTV/AMEMBASSY TEL AVIV 0000
INFO RHMCSUU/FBI WASHINGTON DC 0000
RUEAIIA/CIA WASHINGTON DC 0000
RUCPDOC/USDOC WASHINGTON DC 0000
RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHINGTON DC
RUEPINS/HQ BICE INTEL WASHINGTON DC
UNCLAS STATE 028636 
 
SIPDIS 
TEL AVIV FOR JASON GRUBB 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: ETTC KOMC IS
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK 
ON LICENSE 050098194 
 
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 050098194 for the 
export of night vision devices (NVDs) to 
Israel.  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 Israeli Defense Forces 
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: 050098194 
 
QUANTITY/COMMODITY: 
 
35  Night Vision Goggle, PVS-7D, Gen 3, FOM 1600 and all 
accessories 
1   Witness and Inspect the PVS-7D at Group A, B, and C Test 
Levels - At Nivisys Industries Facility 
1   Test Data Reports for Group A, B, and C 
 
License Value: USD 98,877.00 
 
COMMENT: According to U.S. Customs data, 35 NVDs were 
exported to Israel on 24 November 2008 
END COMMENT 
 
SELLER: 
 
Nivisys Industries, LLC 
400 S. Clark Drive, Ste. 105 
Tempe, AZ 85281 
POC is Brenda Nicacio Gosselin, Tel. 480-970-3222 
 
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE: 
 
Government of Israel 
Ministry of Defense Mission to USA 
800 2nd Avenue 11th Floor 
New York, NY 10017 
Israel 
POC is Deputy Director, Ministry of Defense, Mission to USA, 
Reuven Sofer, Tel. 212-551-0213 
 
FOREIGN END-USER: 
 
Israeli Ministry of Defense 
Israeli Defense Forces 
Israel 
POC is Deputy Director, Ministry of Defense, Mission to USA, 
Reuven Sofer, Tel. 212-551-0213 
 
PURPOSE: 
 
The items that are being purchased under P.O.#524/725115-05 
are night vision goggles (PVS7D) to be used by IDF ground 
forces in the defense of the state of Israel in the IDF's war 
on terror. 
 
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 Government of Israel, signed by Deputy Director, Ministry 
of Defense, Mission to USA, Reuven Sofer on 11 March 2008 
 
--Purchase Order No. 524/72115-05 submitted by the Government 
of Israel, signed by Procurement Section Head, Yoram Abecasis 
on 14 January 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