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Department of Defense Support to Direct Commercial Sales
U.S. industry may request defense articles and services from the Department of Defense (DOD) to support a direct commercial sale (DCS) to a foreign country or international organization accomplished pursuant to an approved export license and an applicable statutory authority, including Section 30 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) which authorizes the sale of defense articles or defense services to U.S. companies at not less than their estimated replacement cost (or actual cost for services) for incorporation into end items to be sold by such companies on a DCS basis. It is important that defense industry representatives identify early in the DCS planning process if support from the DOD will be required. Companies requiring DOD support should arrange meetings with DOD representatives to discuss the support required and the method for funding the associated costs, which requires a unique sales agreement. SAMM Chapter 11, section C11.8. discusses authorized DOD support under this section. For questions or further information on this topic, please contact DSCA, Policy Division, Strategy Directorate.
Medical Countermeasures
Purchases of medical countermeasures such as drugs, vaccines, and other medical interventions against biological and chemical agents require the approval of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. It is essential that Letters of Request (LORs) for these items be submitted to DSCA (Strategy Directorate) as soon as the requirement is known to allow sufficient staffing time. See paragraph C5.1.4.3.4. for additional information on...
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