DSCA Policy Memo 26-60 Incorporation of Guidance on Releasability Requirements Prior to Arms Export Control Act Section 36(b) Congressional Notification has been posted.

This policy memorandum adds guidance into the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Chapters 3 and 5 to provide increased clarity and transparency on releasability requirements that must be met prior to Arms Export Control Act (AECA) Section 36(b) Congressional Notification. This information is intended to support FMS program management planning.

This memo:

• Added C3.1.1.1. Technology Transfer Requirements prior to Congressional Notification
• Updated Table C5.T19. 36(b) Congressional Notification Responsibilities
• Updated C5.6.4. Responsibilities for 36(b) Congressional Notification
• Added Table C5.T20. Releasability Requirements Before 36(b) Congressional Notification and Before Letter of Offer and Acceptance Offer
• Updated C5.6.3.2. Amendments to 36(b)(1) Congressional Notifications - Change to Sensitivity of Technology, Capability Enhancements, or Upgrades
• Updated Figure C5.F13. Template for Implementing Agency Cover Memorandum
• Updated C5.6.6.1. Implementing Agencies Prepare and Submit Initial 36(b) Congressional Notification Package to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency

DSCA Policy Memo 26-50 Standby Letter of Credit in lieu of Termination Liability Update has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum updates policy in reference (a) to revise the processes and guidelines to implement a Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) in lieu of Termination Liability (TL). Specifically, the value of the SBLC is not required to cover the cumulative TL amount for all cases. Rather, the SBLC amount will offset the partner’s total TL requirement and is determined by the partner based on the amount of national funds it intends to use to fulfill its TL reserve requirement.

This memo:

• Updated C9.9.1.5.4. Standby Letter of Credit.
• Updated C9.9.1.5.4.1.1. Standby Letter of Credit.
• Updated C9.9.1.5.4.1.3. Demand for Payment (Drawdown).
• Removed C9.9.1.5.4.1.4. Standby Letter of Credit Status Report.
• Updated C9.9.1.5.4.4.1. Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
• Updated C9.9.1.5.4.4.6. Purchaser.
• Updated C9.9.1.5.4.4.7. Implementing Agency.
• Updated C9.9.1.5.4.5.1. Standby Letter of Credit Secured Amount Determination.
• Updated C9.9.1.5.4.5.2.1. Defense Security Cooperation Agency Invitation.
• Updated C9.9.1.5.4.6. Process Flow for Solicitation.
• Updated C9.9.1.5.4.16. Drawdown Process.
• Updated C9.9.1.5.4.17. Events Prompting a Drawdown.
• Updated C9.9.1.5.4.17.1.
• Updated C9.9.1.5.4.22.1. Validating Termination Liability Requirements.
• Removed C9.9.1.5.4.22.2. Tracking Mechanism.
• Removed C9.9.1.5.4.23.1. Automatic Adjustment.
• Updated C9.9.1.5.4.23.1.1. Increases.
• Updated C9.9.1.5.4.23.1.2. Decreases.
• Updated C9.9.1.5.4.25. Process Flow for Execution/Monitoring/Adjustments.
• Updated C9.9.1.5.4.27.3.

DSCA Policy Memo 26-15 Joint Ukraine Multinational Program - Services, Training, and Articles Rapid Timeline (JUMPSTART) has been posted.

This policy memorandum establishes Appendix 8 entry “Joint Ukraine Multinational Program - Services, Training and Articles Rapid Timeline (JUMPSTART)” and documents procedures that allow the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) and Implementing Agencies to execute the JUMPSTART program.

This memo adds JUMPSTART to Appendix 8.

DSCA Policy Memo 26-87 Establish Nonrecurring Cost Recoupment Charges for AN/SPY-6(V)1 LONG RANGE S-BAND RADAR has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates: Appendix 1 - USML 11 - Military Electronics

DSCA Policy Memo 26-71 Establish Nonrecurring Cost for AN/ASQ-(V) HEAD, DETECTING, MAGNETIC ANOMALY (DIGITAL) has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the establishment of special nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown in the Finding table.

This memo updates: Appendix 1 - USML 11 - Military Electronics