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.

The memorandum addresses the handling of unmarked engineering data and establishes distribution protocols for technical information. Any drawings or data sets that lack a distribution statement and export control notice must be treated as bearing a "DISTRIBUTION D" marking, restricting distribution to DoD and US DoD contractors only, with the classification level of "Critical Technology" as of February 2, 2022. The memorandum warns that the attached information contains technical data subject to export control restrictions under the Arms Export Control Act (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulation (EAR). Unauthorized dissemination may result in severe penalties, including imprisonment of up to 10 years and fines up to $250,000 for individuals, or fines up to $100,000 (or five times the export value) for organizations under applicable federal statutes. The document clarifies that unauthorized dissemination may result in contractor disqualification and ineligibility for future Department of Defense contracts. The U.S. Government assumes no liability for patent infringement, data accuracy, or losses resulting from use of the technical data. The memorandum references an attachment containing instructions for controlling export-controlled technical data and directs inquiries to Vickie Inlow at vickie.inlow@us.af.mil or 801-777-6228.