Export-Controlled Technical Data Management and Handling

This contract pertains to the secure handling, storage, and transmission of technical data governed by U.S. export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The work involves implementing controlled procedures to ensure compliance with federal requirements for safeguarding sensitive technical information, with strict protocols for access, dissemination, and physical or digital storage. Participants must demonstrate expertise in managing export-restricted data and maintaining auditable records to support regulatory compliance throughout the contract lifecycle. Awarded as a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, the contract is assigned to the NAICS code 541690, indicating support for other scientific and technical consulting services. It is issued by the Department of Defense’s ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION, with performance required at a designated location in Norfolk, Virginia, zipcode 23511-4397. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, with responses due by August 7, 2026, and is structured as a subcontract under a larger defense acquisition framework. All bidders must be certified small businesses and capable of meeting stringent security and compliance standards for handling defense-related technical data.