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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY |
11/19/2008 | ||||||||||||||
MEMORANDUM FOR : SEE DISTRIBUTION SUBJECT : Assignment of Code "B9" for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Authorities Relating to Section 1206 Programs and the Capacity to Build the Pakistan Frontier Corps (Section 1201), DSCA Policy 08-37 [SAMM E-Change 121] REFERENCE :
Effective immediately, Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), Table C4.T2., Country, International Organization and Regional Codes, and FMS Eligibility, is updated to add code "B9" to track funds provided for all Section 1206 Programs and the capacity to build the Pakistan Frontier Corps (Section 1201), authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act, Public Law 110-417, FY2009, hereinafter referred to as "Section 1201/1206 Programs". The Defense Security Cooperation Agency must authorize use of this code for Pseudo LOA documents. The following information applies:
This change will be included in the automated version of the SAMM found on the DSCA web page as SAMM E-Change 121. LOA Procedures for FY 2009 Section 1201/1206 Programs are the same as those followed for the FY 2008 Section 1206 programs and the capacity to build the Pakistan Frontier Corps under reference (a) and reference (b). Attached are specific LOA notes and instructions for Section 1201/1206 Programs Pseudo LOAs funded with appropriations available to the Department of Defense for obligation in FY 2009. If you have any questions concerning the attached guidance for preparing Section 1201/1206 Programs Pseudo LOAs, please contact Mr. Kidd Manville, STR/POL, kidd.manville@dsca.mil, (703) 604-6594. The overall point of contact for section 1201/1206 Programs is Mr. Gonzalo Gonzalez, PGM/FTE, gonzalo.gonzalez@dsca.mil, (703) 603-1090. Freda J. Lodge ATTACHMENT : DISTRIBUTION :
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY CC :
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Instructions for Preparing Pseudo Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs)
If using other than full and open competition, since these Pseudo LOA documents are not signed by the FMS purchaser and do not involve an agreement with the foreign government, the authority of title 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) section 2304 (c) (4), implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-4, International Agreement (directed source), cannot be used to justify sole source requirements. Any sole source purchases must be justified and approved in accordance with other statutory authority found in title 10 U.S.C. using procedures applicable to United States Government appropriated-funded purchases.
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LOA Notes for PL 110-417 Pseudo LOAs
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