Unmarked Eng Data 2022.pdf

This is a memorandum from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, dated February 2, 2022, addressing unmarked engineering data classification and distribution requirements for vendors and contractors.

The memorandum instructs that any engineering drawings without distribution statements and export control notices should be treated as marked "DISTRIBUTION D," restricting distribution to DoD and US DoD contractors only, with the designation "Critical Technology" as of February 2, 2022. Other requests for the document must be referred to AFLCMC/LZPEF at Hill AFB, UT 84056. The document contains an attachment providing instructions for controlling export-controlled technical data. The memorandum emphasizes that the technical data is subject to the Arms Export Control Act (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR), with violations subject to criminal penalties including imprisonment up to 2-10 years and fines up to $100,000-$250,000. The U.S. Government assumes no liability for patent infringement, data accuracy, or losses from manufacture or use of the technical data. Contractors are advised that unauthorized dissemination may result in disqualification from future Department of Defense contracts. The point of contact is Vickie Inlow at vickie.inlow@us.af.mil or 801-777-6228.