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 unmarked engineering data and export control requirements.

The memorandum addresses the treatment of engineering drawings that lack distribution statements and export control notices. Any such drawings should be treated as bearing a "Distribution D" marking, which restricts distribution to Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only and designates the data as Critical Technology as of February 2, 2022. The document contains an attachment providing instructions for controlling export-controlled technical data. All questions regarding this matter should be directed to Vickie Inlow at the provided contact information. The memorandum emphasizes strict compliance with export control laws under the Arms Export Control Act (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), warning of severe criminal penalties for violations, including imprisonment and substantial fines. Contractors are prohibited from unauthorized dissemination of this information, with violations potentially resulting in disqualification from 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, and contractors must include a copy of this notice with any reproduction of the data provided to qualified U.S. contractors.