Unmarked Eng Data 2022.pdf

This is a memorandum from the Department of the Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, dated 2 February 2022, regarding the handling of unmarked engineering data in contract-related submissions.

The memorandum addresses the treatment of engineering drawings and technical data that lack distribution statements and export control notices. Any unmarked drawings in submitted data sets should be treated as bearing the designation "DISTRIBUTION D," which restricts distribution to DoD and US DoD contractors only, with critical technology classification as of 2 February 2022. Other distribution requests must be directed to AFLCMC/LZPEF at Hill AFB. The memorandum includes detailed warnings regarding export-controlled technical data, citing restrictions under the Arms Export Control Act (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR). Violations carry severe penalties, including up to two years imprisonment and fines of $100,000 for ITAR violations, or up to $100,000 in fines or five times the export value for EAR violations. The document establishes that unauthorized dissemination of export-controlled information may result in contractor disqualification from future Department of Defense contracts. The memorandum also includes standard government liability disclaimers regarding patent infringement, data accuracy, and product use, and notes that commercial manufacturing licenses may be required for technical data use. Contact for questions is provided as Vickie Inlow at vickie.inlow@us.af.mil or 801-777-6228.