Opportunity
Federal Register #Public Notice: 12980
Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Changing End-User, End-Use, and/or Destination of Defense Hardware and Open General Licenses
Buyer
U.S. Department of State
Posted
March 31, 2026
Respond By
April 30, 2026
Identifier
Public Notice: 12980
This notice from the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) seeks public comment on a proposed information collection related to changes in the end-user, end-use, or destination of defense hardware and open general licenses. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) - Purpose and Scope: - Collects information for requests to change the end-user, end-use, or destination of defense articles - Supports oversight under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) - Includes a pilot program for Open General Licenses (OGLs) to streamline lower-risk transactions - Submission Requirements: - Respondents include individuals, businesses, or organizations involved in exporting, reexporting, or retransferring defense articles - Information submitted electronically via Form DS-6004 - Record-keeping obligations for respondents - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or purchase quantities are mentioned - This is a regulatory information collection notice, not a procurement opportunity
Description
The U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of an information collection related to changing the end-user, end-use, and/or destination of defense hardware and open general licenses. This collection supports the DDTC's oversight of reexports and retransfers under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), including a pilot program for Open General Licenses (OGLs) that streamline certain lower-risk transactions. The notice invites public comments on the proposed collection within 30 days to assess its necessity, accuracy, and burden on respondents, who include individuals and businesses involved in exporting defense articles.