Federal Register #2026-10949

DoD Arms Sales: Border Security for Tunisia and Air Defense Systems for Kuwait

This opportunity involves proposed arms sales by the Department of Defense to Tunisia and Kuwait, supporting border security and air defense modernization: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD), Army, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Office of the Secretary - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - L3 Harris - Toyota - Northrop Grumman - RTX Corporation - Lockheed Martin - Products and Services Requested: - For Tunisia ($95 million): - Border security equipment: commercial vehicles, vehicular radios, base stations, surveillance and relay tower thermal cameras, radars, microwaves, perimeter cameras, LTE systems, shelters, environmental sensors, generators, solar systems - Detection and safety: personal radiation detector pagers, explosive detectors (Fido X3), chemical detectors (Progeny ResQ), radiation detectors (Identifier R400NGH), range finders, binoculars, search lights, tow straps, jumper cables, road spikes, first aid kits, tactical thermal imagers - Command and control: hardware and software, common operating picture software, operations center hardware - Services: site preparation, installation, configuration, integration, testing, vehicular integration, warranties, repair and return, in-country training - For Kuwait ($2.5 billion): - Major defense equipment: six dismounted and two hosted Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Engagement Operations Centers (EOCs), six dismounted and two hosted IBCS Integrated Collaborative Environments (ICEs), fourteen mounted IBCS integrated fire control network relays, eight engagement control station to radar interface unit modification kits, thirty-five launcher integrated network kits on enhanced launcher electronic system (ELES) kits, twenty-four KIV 77 or 79 identification, friend or foe encryptors - Additional equipment: communications, tools, test and support equipment, generators, vehicles, transportation, construction, publications, technical documentation, training equipment (including air defense reconfigurable trainer), spare and repair parts - Services: personnel training, technical assistance field team, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, IBCS Phase 2 planning, engineering, logistics support, systems integration and checkout, field office support, other logistics and program support - Unique or Notable Requirements: - For Tunisia: Temporary duty assignments for seven U.S. Government and fifteen U.S. contractor representatives, 30 days per year for up to five years - For Kuwait: No permanent U.S. personnel assignment required; support provided as needed - Integration of advanced air defense systems (IBCS) for Kuwait - Both sales are funded by national funds of the purchasing countries - Estimated Contract Values: - Tunisia: $95 million - Kuwait: $2.5 billion

Description

The Department of War (DoW) is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. The notification details proposed arms sales to foreign governments including Tunisia and Kuwait, specifying the types of defense equipment and services involved. The sales aim to support foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing the defense capabilities of these regional partners. The notification includes information on the estimated contract values, descriptions of the equipment, and the significance of the sales for regional stability.

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