Opportunity
Federal Register #Public Notice 13112
Proposed Information Collection for Export/Import of Classified Defense Articles and Technical Data
Buyer
State Department
Posted
August 31, 2026
Respond By
September 30, 2026
Identifier
Public Notice 13112
This notice announces a proposed information collection by the Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, regarding the application process for the export or import of classified defense articles and technical data. - Government Buyer: - Department of State - Bureau of Political-Military Affairs - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls - Purpose: - Seeks public comment on the use of Form DSP85 for authorizing permanent or temporary export, or temporary import, of classified defense articles and technical data - Collection is required under the Arms Export Control Act and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - Notice is procedural and relates only to information collection - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement opportunity - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focuses on the process and burden of information collection for export/import authorization - Details estimated number of respondents and submission methodology - No acquisition of goods or services is involved
Description
The Department of State has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This collection pertains to the application process for the permanent or temporary export or temporary import of classified defense articles and classified technical data. The notice invites public comments for 30 days to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection. The form DSP85 is used to obtain authorization from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls for these transactions under the Arms Export Control Act and ITAR regulations.