Export Compliance and Regulatory Management

The contract seeks expert support in U.S. export control compliance under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), focusing on managing licenses, controlling technical data, and overseeing subcontractors involved in the development and handling of export-controlled artificial intelligence hardware. The work requires deep familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing the transfer of sensitive technologies and ensuring all activities align with federal compliance standards, particularly in environments involving defense or dual-use applications. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541611, awarded by the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with responses due by July 15, 2026. The performance location is not specified, but the scope necessitates close coordination with government teams and contractors to maintain strict adherence to export control laws. Compliance responsibilities include documenting procedures, conducting audits, training personnel, and mitigating risks associated with unauthorized technical disclosures or foreign access to controlled hardware components.