Presented By the Office of Research Integrity & Assurance June 2010
Basic Safeguarding of Unclassified DoD Information XXX The potential DFARS changes would revise the prescription for the existing clause at DFARS Disclosure of Information Two types of safeguarding: Basic and Enhanced not used in solicitations and contracts for fundamental research unless the requiring activity has identified a validated requirement for access to or generation of DoD information to perform the fundamental research Proposed Rule March 2010
Department of Defense Updates: –DFARS XX: Safeguarding Unclassified Information (Proposed Rule, March 2010) –New DFARS Clause ( April 2010) –Guidance on Disclosure of Results of Fundamental Research (May 2010) NSDD-189 DoD Directive DoD Directive
Export Controlled Items Single clause to replace two previous restrictive clauses and –The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding export-controlled items, including, but not limited to, the requirement for Contractors to register with the Department of State in accordance with the ITAR. –The Contractor shall consult with the Department of State regarding any questions relating to compliance with the ITAR and shall consult with the Department of Commerce regarding any questions relating to compliance with the EAR. If you see export controlled contact PNT/ORIA
No DoD assessment of export controls Replaces use of two restrictive export clauses and Raises awareness of export controls included in every solicitation and contract Easier to flow down Elimination of DoD performance expectations Burden on university to assess export issues not covered by FRE Single Clause Pros and Cons
Guidance on Disclosure of Results of Fundamental Research (June 2008 and May 2010) DoD program managers should actively avoid getting their research entangled in export controls or other potential restrictions on public disclosure. Unclassified contracted fundamental research awards should not become subject to controls under U.S. statutes and regulations, including U.S. export control laws and regulations. The performance of contracted fundamental research also should not be managed in a way that it becomes subject to restrictions on the involvement of foreign researchers or publication restrictions
NSDD 189 (1985 reaffirmed 2001 and 2010) National Policy: –the products of fundamental research remain unrestricted –the mechanism for control of information generated during federally-funded fundamental research is classification
DoD Directive Distribution Statements on Technical Documents (CDRL’s) –to denote which are available for distribution, release, and dissemination –Statement A for public release and unlimited distribution (FRE) –Statements B-F increasing degree restrictions –Statement X is for export controls
DoD Directive Presentation of DoD-Related Scientific and Technical Papers Allows the publication and public presentation of unclassified contracted fundamental research results Contracted Fundamental Research includes grants and contracts that are –(a) funded by budget Category 6.1 "Research”, whether performed by universities or industry or –(b) funded by budget Category 6.2 "Exploratory Development” and performed on-campus at a university Category 6.3 “Development” fundamental research?
Key Factor of DoD Guidance Restrictive language of the prime does not need to be flowed down to subcontractors when the sub’s work is FRE – Industry to ASU – ASU to our subcontractors
DoD Updates Summary XXX - Basic Safeguarding of Unclassified Information –be cautious, may impact FRE, contact PNT/ORIA Export Controlled Items –major improvement over previous language –included in all solicitations and contracts DoD Fundamental Research Guidance –use to emphasize case for no restrictions on FRE
Concerns or Questions About Exports? Contact ORIA: – Debra Murphy, Director – Candyce Lindsay, Assistant Director – Susan Metosky, Specialist For additional information or forms visit: