The SPARS network supports the transmittal of non-classified technical data including (non-classified) NOFORN and NNPI data relating to Vendor Information Requests (VIRs).
The SPARS Network is NOT approved for transmittal of classified data.
Suppliers assume the responsibility to ensure no classified information is submitted electronically by their representatives to Electric Boat using this application. Classified data and information is to be handled and controlled in accordance with FAR 52.204-2, security requirements, The National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (DOD 5220.22-M) as revised, and other PO Contractual terms and conditions.
| (A) | Documentation associated with our end product, submersibles, (including
but not limited to drawings, sketches, specifications, diagrams, models)
discussions, telcons, or any other transfer of information, whether verbal
or written, are considered to be technical data for export control as outlined
in Title 22 Code of Federal Regulations Subchapter M, International Traffic
in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Part 120 ET AL. |
| (B) | Seller is solely and expressly responsible to insure that any dissemination
of such “technical data”is accomplished in accordance with Purchase Order
requirements and ITAR and that all requisite export and/or offshore procurement
licenses are obtained. Failure to comply with these requirements may lead
to civil as well as criminal penalties. |
| (C) | Seller is also responsible for highlighting these legal requirements
to all lower –tier subcontractors and to flow down these obligations through
their terms and conditions. |
| (D) | Refer also to the requirements of clause 118 (NAVSEA 5252.227-9101,
Transmission Abroad of Equipment of Naval Ships) paragraph (b) which address
approval requirements for other than NNPI.
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