Opportunity
Federal Register #14050022
Public Comment Request: Information Collection for Classified Defense Trade (Form DSP85)
Buyer
State Department
Posted
May 28, 2026
Respond By
July 27, 2026
Identifier
14050022
NAICS
926150
The Department of State's Bureau of Political Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (PM/DDTC), is seeking public comment on its information collection process for classified defense trade transactions. - Government Buyer: - Department of State - Bureau of Political Military Affairs - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (PM/DDTC) - Scope: - Public comment requested on the process for collecting information related to applications for permanent or temporary export, or temporary import, of classified defense articles and classified technical data - Governed by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) - Utilizes Form DSP85 - Applicability: - Mandatory for all classified commercial defense trade transactions covered by the U.S. Munitions List - Applies to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals involved in such transactions - Volume: - Estimated 280 respondents and 280 responses - Unique Requirements: - Focus on evaluating the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection process - No specific OEMs, vendors, or products are being procured; this is a regulatory information collection, not a purchase of goods or services
Description
The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection related to the application for permanent or temporary export or temporary import of classified defense articles and classified technical data. This collection is required under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and involves obtaining authorization from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. The notice invites public comments for 60 days prior to submission to OMB, aiming to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection. The form DSP85 is used for this application, which is mandatory for all classified commercial defense trade transactions.