FD2020-21-00827

The Department of the Air Force is seeking vendors/contractors for a project related to unmarked engineering data. The project involves the use of technical data that is controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR). The contractor will be required to handle and disseminate this information in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25. The scope of work includes the manufacture or use of products, articles, systems, or materials involving reliance upon the technical data furnished by the Government. Key points to consider include: * The contractor must be a qualified U.S. contractor and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. * The contractor must ensure that all technical data is handled and disseminated in accordance with the provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25. * The contractor must obtain approval or license from the Department of State for items controlled by the ITAR, or the Department of Commerce for items controlled by the EAR, before exporting any technical data. * The contractor must include a copy of the notice with any partial or complete reproduction of the technical data provided to qualified U.S. contractors. * The U.S. Government assumes no liability for direct patent infringement, or contributory patent infringement, or misuse of technical data. * The U.S. Government does not warrant the adequacy, accuracy, currency, or completeness of the technical data. * The U.S. Government assumes no liability for loss, damage, or injuries resulting from manufacture or use for any purpose of any product, article, system, or material involving reliance upon any or all technical data furnished in response to the request for technical data.