Attach_08_Unmarked_Eng_Data.pdf

This is a memorandum from the Department of the Air Force Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, dated February 2, 2022, regarding the handling of unmarked engineering data.

The memorandum instructs vendors and contractors that any drawings or data sets lacking distribution statements and export control notices should be treated as marked with "DISTRIBUTION D," limiting distribution to DoD and US DoD contractors only, with the critical technology designation as of February 2, 2022. The document warns that the data is subject to the Arms Export Control Act and Export Administration Act, with potential criminal penalties for violations including fines up to $100,000 to $250,000 and imprisonment up to 10 years. Contractors must comply with DoD Directive 5230.25 regarding dissemination. The memorandum includes an attachment containing detailed instructions for controlling export-controlled technical data, emphasizing that unauthorized dissemination may result in contractor disqualification from future Department of Defense contracts. The government assumes no liability for patent infringement, data accuracy, or losses resulting from use of the technical data. If the data will be used for commercial manufacturing, contractors may need to obtain a separate license. Inquiries should be directed to Vickie Inlow at vickie.inlow@us.af.mil or 801-777-6228.