Technical Data Package Information Narrative.docx

TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE INFORMATION, AND DISTRIBUTION AND DESTRUCTION OF RESTRICTED TECHNICAL DATA

(a) TDPs will be obtained electronically via the Contracting Opportunities posting for this requirement on the Sam.Gov website. You must have an account prior to accessing any TDP(s). To register for an account in Sam.Gov, please visit https://secure.login.gov/?request_id=d84abb0e-1664-4378-afa0-f29595aefb72 and select “create account”. The toll free helpdesk phone number is (866)606-8220 and for International (334) 206-7828. Vendors are responsible for placing correct information in Sam.Gov.

(b) You may need to use special software to view the documents that are posted on Sam.Gov. This viewing software is freeware, available for download at no cost from commercial websites like Microsoft and Adobe. Additionally, some TDPs may require ImageR or Lucent viewers to view the TDP(s) and are available as freeware at:

ImageR Viewer: http://g6msd.redstone.army.mil Lucent Viewer: http://www.ec-edi.com/

(c) The TDP(s), TDPL(s) and their corresponding outstanding Engineering Exceptions for this solicitation will be accessible via the solicitation posting in Contracting Opportunities (as described below) from the date of issue through the time specified on the solicitation for receipt of offers.

(d) FOR UNRESTRICTED TDP(s):

(1) TDPs for this solicitation are unrestricted and can be accessed electronically via the solicitation posting. The TDP and all necessary TDP documents will be posted under the “Attachments / Links” tab. You must have a Sam.Gov account prior to accessing the TDP.

(2) To access the TDP(s), click directly on the document you want to view under the “Attachments / Links” tab. You will be prompted for your username and password prior to gaining access to the TDP.

CLIN: N/A

TDPL Date: N/A

(e) FOR RESTRICTED TDP(s):

TDPs and any other related documents, if applicable, for this solicitation are restricted and can be accessed electronically via the solicitation posting, with valid Contractor login credentials. TDPs and any other related documents are posed with various options, such as Restricted and Export Control. These additional controls are described below:

(1) Access to RESTRICTED TDP(s):

TDP(s) that have been marked as Restricted can be accessed electronically via the solicitation posting, with valid Contractor login credentials. TDP(s) that have been marked as Restricted will require U.S. Government approval prior to gaining access to the requested information. To request access log in to Sam.Gov, go to the applicable solicitation under Contracting Opportunities within Sam.Gov, select the “Attachments / Links” tab, and then click on the Request Explicit Access button. A copy of an approved DD2345 for the data custodian making the request will need to be provided to the Contract Specialist via email for this procurement to be approved explicit access. If the Data Custodian hasn’t changed from the initial submission, then the approved DD2345 OCT 2022 is valid for 5 years.

Completion of a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement form may be required prior to gaining access to the TDP. Please allow 2-3 working days to process your request. You will receive a system generated email from donotrely@sam.gov saying “A Notice Manager from ACC-RI has updated your access to Controlled Documents. Click here to sign in and view the request details or go to the notice to access the Controlled Documents.” If your request is denied you will be able to see further details of why you were and how to proceed. .

(2) Access to EXPORT CONTROL TDP(s)

(i) TDP(s) that have been marked as Export Control can be accessed electronically via the solicitation posting, with valid Contractor login credentials. In addition, to obtain access to these TDP(s), vendors and Contractors must have a current DD 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS). If you do not have an approved DD 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement on file with DLIS, then you will not be able to access the TDP. To obtain certification, go to https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/DD2345Instructions/, click on Documents and follow the instructions provided. Processing time is estimated at five (5)working days after receipt.

(ii) TDP(s) that have been marked Export Control will require U.S. Government approval prior to gaining access to the requested information. To request access log in to Sam.Gov, go to the applicable solicitation under Contracting Opportunities within Sam.Gov, select the “Attachments / Links” tab, and then click on the Request Explicit Access button. The requestor MUST BE the data custodian that is listed on the DD 2345. Please allow 2-3 working days to process your request. If the company MPIN changes, the user will be required to verify the MPIN again to gain access to the Export Control TDP(s). Completion of a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement form may be required prior to gaining access the TDP. You will receive a system generated email from donotrely@sam.gov saying “A Notice Manager from ACC-RI has updated your access to Controlled Documents. Click here to sign in and view the request details or go to the notice to access the Controlled Documents.” If your request is denied you will be able to see further details of why you were and how to proceed.

(iii) If multiple individuals in your company need access to the Export Control TDP for solicitation, it can be obtained from your data custodian listed on the DD 2345.

(iv) TDP(s) that have an Export Control Warning Notice are subject to the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et.seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979. as amended, Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et. seq.

CLIN: Various TDPL Date: Various

(3) Further dissemination of Restricted TDP(s) must be in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25. This also applies to distribution of the TDP to all SUBCONTRACTORS at every level.

(4) Upon completion of the purposes for which the Restricted technical data has been provided, the Contractor is REQUIRED to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed by the Contractor. Destruction of this technical data shall be accomplished by: shredding, pulping, burning or melting any physical copies of the TDP and/or deletion of removal of downloaded TDP files from computer drives and electronic devices, and any copies of those files.

(f) Questions related to registration in Sam.Gov should be directed to https://fsd.gov/fsd-gov/home.do. The helpdesk phone number is (866)606-8820. Vendors are responsible for placing correct information in Sam.Gov. A user guide for am.Gov can be found here: https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/contract-opportunities