Unmarked Eng Data 2022.pdf

This is a Memorandum for Vendors/Contractors from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base, dated February 2, 2022, regarding the handling of unmarked engineering data.

The memorandum addresses unmarked drawings in a data set that lack distribution statements and export control notices. All such drawings should be treated as bearing Distribution D classification, which restricts distribution to Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Defense contractors only, effective February 2, 2022. Other distribution requests must be referred to AFLCMC/LZPEF at Hill AFB, Utah 84056. The document contains a warning that the data includes technical information subject to export control under the Arms Export Control Act and Export Administration Regulations, with violations carrying severe criminal penalties including imprisonment up to 2 years and fines up to $100,000, or for EAR violations, fines up to $100,000 or five times the export value, whichever is greater, or individual imprisonment up to 10 years and fines up to $250,000.

The memorandum obligates qualified U.S. contractors to maintain confidentiality of the information and notes that unauthorized dissemination may result in disqualification from future Department of Defense contracts. The government assumes no liability for patent infringement, accuracy of the technical data, or damages resulting from use of the data. Recipients must include a copy of the export control notice with any reproduction or distribution of the data to other qualified U.S. contractors. The point of contact for questions is Vickie Inlow at vickie.inlow@us.af.mil or 801-777-6228.