Incorporated

Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.

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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 
2800 DEFENSE PENTAGON 
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-2800

12/19/2019

MEMORANDUM FOR :

DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY FOR DEFENSE EXPORTS AND COOPERATION
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY
DIRECTOR, MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY
DIRECTOR, NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL - INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE LOGISTICS INFORMATION SERVICE
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY DISPOSITION SERVICES
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR INFORMATION ASSURANCE, NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE

SUBJECT :

New Standard Note for Letters of Offer and Acceptance, Risk Assessed Payment Schedule (RAPS) Term of Sale, DSCA Policy 19-55 [SAMM E-Change 458]

REFERENCE :

 

  1. DSCA Policy 19-42, New Term of Sale, Risk Assessed Payment Schedules (RAPS)
  2. Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), C9.8.4. Risk Assessed Payment Schedules

 

This memo in accordance with DSCA Policy 19-42 (ref a) and SAMM Section C9.8.3.5 (ref b), mandates the following Standard Note is placed on all Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) that use the RAPS term of sale and related payment schedule. The Standard Note will be placed below the LOA's payment schedule and it will read as follows:

"Risk Assessed Payment Schedules (RAPS) are authorized under Section 22 of the Arms Export Control Act. The RAPS on this Letter of Offer and Acceptance was calculated and approved by DSCA's Country Financial Management (CFM) division. The initial deposit or due with amendment acceptance amount is front loaded to include the highest projected termination liability amount, and the payment schedule requires payments one year in advance of expected financial requirements, in order to mitigate risk to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government reserves the right to bill for additional amounts if, during the execution phase, actual costs materialize at a rate that cannot be supported by the LOA's stated payment schedule. CFM must be notified and provide written approval prior to any payment schedule adjustments via a LOA modification or amendment. Any questions or concerns regarding RAPS should be addressed to CFM."

RAPS or RAPS revisions will be manually calculated by CFM and provided to the Implementing Agency for incorporation into the approved LOA package(s). CFM will also enter a Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS) case remark stating that a RAPS is approved, the approval date, and whether approval is at the case or country level. The DSCA Case Writing Division (CWD) will apply the Standard Note to all applicable LOA documents, including amendments and modifications when the RAPS term of sale remains valid.

See attachment for SAMM Appendix 6 and Table C9.T11 updates.

This policy is effective immediately. For any questions regarding this policy, please contact Ms. Danielle Ayers, DSCA/DBO/FPA, at (703) 697-9407 or mary.d.ayers2.civ@mail.mil.

J. Aaron Harding
Chief Financial Officer

ATTACHMENT : 
As stated

Attachment 1
Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), E-Change 458
Updates to Appendix 6 and Table C9.T11.

  1. Update Appendix 6, LOA Notes Listing, to read as follows:

    Risk Assessed Payment Schedules (RAPS) Standard Note

    Note Usage

    FMS: Yes
    BPC: No

    Mandatory for FMS LOAs when the Term of Sale of Risk Assessed Payment Schedule (RAPS) has been approved.

    This note should be included beneath the payment schedule.

    Mandatory for Amendments and Modifications when RAPS remains a valid Term of Sale.

    References

    See Section C9.8.4.

    Note Input Responsibility

    CWD

    Note Text

    "Risk Assessed Payment Schedules (RAPS) are authorized under Section 22 of the Arms Export Control Act. The RAPS on this Letter of Offer and Acceptance was calculated and approved by DSCA's Country Financial Management (CFM) division. The initial deposit or due with amendment acceptance amount is front loaded to include the highest projected termination liability amount, and the payment schedule requires payments one year in advance of expected financial requirements, in order to mitigate risk to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government reserves the right to bill for additional amounts if, during the execution phase, actual costs materialize at a rate that cannot be supported by the LOA's stated payment schedule. CFM must be notified and provide written approval prior to any payment schedule adjustments via a LOA modification or amendment. Any questions or concerns regarding RAPS should be addressed to CFM."

  2. Update Table C9.T11. Terms of Sale to read as follows:

    Term of Sale

    Application

    Cash with Acceptance

    • Used when the initial cash deposit equals the amount in the "Estimated Total Costs" line of the LOA.

       

    • Used for FMSO I even though the initial deposit is less than "Estimated Total Costs" (it must equal the FMSO I Part A value).
    • Used if the purchaser is not authorized Dependable Undertaking, unless specific DSCA approval is obtained.

    Cash Prior to Delivery

    • Used if the purchaser is authorized Dependable Undertaking and the USG authorizes purchaser cash payment in advance of delivery of defense articles and rendering of defense services and design and construction services from DoD resources. AECA, sections 21(b) and 29 (22 U.S.C. 2761(b) and (22 U.S.C. 2769) apply.

    Dependable Undertaking

    • Used if the purchaser is authorized in accordance with AECA section 22.

    Risk Assessed Payment Schedule

    • Approved by the DSCA Chief Financial Officer on a case-by-case basis. Authorized in accordance with AECA section 22.

    Payment on Delivery

    • The USG issues bills to the purchaser at the time of delivery of defense articles or rendering of defense services from DoD resources. The first sentence of AECA, section 21(d) (22 U.S.C. 2761(d)) applies. The IA may use this term only pursuant to a written statutory determination by the Director, DSCA, who must find it in the national interest to do so. If AECA, section 21(d) is applicable based on Director or Deputy Director, DSCA action, modify to read "Payment 60 days after Delivery." If AECA, section 21(d) is applicable based on Presidential action, modify to read "Payment 120 days after Delivery."

    FMS Credit

    MAP Merger

    FMS Credit (Non-Repayable)

    EDA Grant

    • Applies to Excess Defense Article - non-reimbursable grant transfers as provided in FAA section 516 (22 U.S.C. 2312j).