Attach_06_Unmarked_Eng_Data_Letter.pdf

This is a Memorandum for Vendors/Contractors issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, dated 2 February 2022, regarding unmarked engineering data handling requirements.

The memorandum addresses the proper classification and distribution of engineering drawings that lack marking statements or export control notices. Any such unmarked drawings should be treated as bearing the "DISTRIBUTION D" classification, restricting distribution to Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only, with a critical technology designation as of 2 February 2022. The document imposes strict export control requirements under the Arms Export Control Act and the Export Administration Act, warning of severe criminal penalties including up to two years imprisonment and fines up to $100,000 for violations under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), or up to ten years imprisonment and fines up to $250,000 under the Export Administration Regulation (EAR). The memorandum emphasizes that unauthorized dissemination may result in contractor disqualification for future Department of Defense contracts. The document includes disclaimers that the U.S. Government assumes no liability for patent infringement, data accuracy, or losses resulting from use of the technical data, and notes that commercial manufacturing applications may require separate licensing. Contractors receiving this data must include a copy of the notice with any partial or complete reproduction provided to qualified U.S. contractors. Questions should be directed to Vickie Inlow at vickie.inlow@us.af.mil or 801-777-6228.