Unmarked Eng Data 2022.pdf

This is a Memorandum for Vendors/Contractors 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 addresses the treatment of drawings and engineering data that lack distribution statements and export control notices. Any such unmarked drawings should be treated as bearing a "Distribution D" marking, which restricts distribution to DoD and US DoD contractors only and is classified as Critical Technology as of February 2, 2022. The document specifies that all other requests for the data must be referred to AFLCMC/LZPEF at Hill AFB, UT 84056. The memorandum includes warnings regarding export-controlled technical data subject to the Arms Export Control Act and Export Administration Regulations, with penalties for unauthorized export ranging from imprisonment to substantial fines. It emphasizes that contractors must comply with DoD Directive 5230.25 regarding dissemination and clarifies that the U.S. Government assumes no liability for patent infringement, data accuracy, or losses resulting from the use of furnished technical data. The document notes that commercial use of the technical data may require a separate license. Contact information for questions is provided for Vickie Inlow at vickie.inlow@us.af.mil or 801-777-6228. An attachment detailing instructions for controlling export-controlled technical data is referenced.