Export-Controlled Technical Data Management

The contract centers on the management of ITAR and EAR-controlled technical data for covered defense systems, requiring strict adherence to export control regulations through robust access controls, comprehensive compliance reporting, and full implementation of CMMC Level 2 standards. The work involves securing sensitive technical information across all stages of handling, ensuring only authorized personnel have access, maintaining detailed audit trails, and meeting all federal cybersecurity requirements for defense contractors. The performance location is established at Fort Hood, Texas, with all activities tied to the Department of Defense’s Aviation Supply Chain ESOC Buys unit. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA program, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the NAICS code 541611, which covers Management Consulting Services. The solicitation was posted on August 9, 2026, with a response deadline of August 17, 2026, indicating a tight turnaround for qualified small businesses to submit proposals. Compliance with both ITAR and EAR regulations is mandatory, and the successful offeror must demonstrate proven capability in implementing CMMC Level 2 practices, which include safeguarding controlled unclassified information and establishing documented cybersecurity processes aligned with NIST SP 800-171 requirements. The subcontract will support defense systems requiring stringent control over technical data and ongoing regulatory oversight.