Aerospace and Defense
Guide to complying with laws and regulations that apply to the aerospace and defense industry..
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Anti-Terrorism
- Anti-Terrorism Training for Defense Contractors
Department of Defense policy requires that all defense contractors receive an Antiterrorism/Force Protection briefing before travel to any destination outside the United States. - SAFETY Act
Offers incentives to sellers of qualified anti-terrorism technologies to the U.S. government.
Defense Base Act - Workers Compensation
- Defense Base Act Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage : Guide for U.S. Contractors in Iraq
Reconstruction contracts in Iraq are potentially attractive for U.S. firms but they also contain a certain element of risk, which makes it critical that contractors clearly understand DBA requirements before agreeing to an overseas assignment. - Longshore Defense Base Act
Information on workers' compensation protection to civilian employees working outside the United States under a contract with the U.S. government.
Defense Contracting
- Berry Amendment
Information on DoD purchases from Non-U.S.. Sources. Includes FAQs and training opportunities. - Central Contractor Registration
To become federal contractors, businesses must have a DUNS number and enter their information in the Central Contractor Registry. - Defense Acquisitions Guidebook
Provides the defense industry with an interactive, on-line reference to policy and discretionary best practices in defense contracting. - Defense Acquisitions University Courses for Defense Contractors
Educational opportunities for defense contractors to learn about DoD acquisitions and procurement regulations. - Defense Contracting Regulations : A Guide for Small Business, Small and Disadvantaged Business, and Women-Owned Business
Introduction to the basics of defense contracting for small businesses.
Environmental Compliance
- EPA Compliance Assistance Resources : Aerospace Industry
Starting point for finding environmental compliance information. - NESHAP Rule and Implementation Information for the Aerospace Industry
Information related to Subpart GG - National Emission Standards for Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities.
International Trade
- Chemical Weapons Convention
Guide to industry's rights and obligations under CWC. - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
Guidance covering the export of defense articles and services. Regulations include Arms Export Control Act and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). - Selling to NATO : U.S. Company Certification
U.S. companies interested in selling to NATO must receive U.S. government certification in order to qualify to bid on NATO Security Investment Program funded procurement opportunities here or abroad. The associated forms, procedures, related NATO documents and contact information are provided on this site.
Security Clearances
- Getting a Security Clearance in a Nutshell
Office of Personnel Management fact sheet describing the security clearance process. - National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
Prescribes the requirements, restrictions and other safeguards to protect classified information released or disclosed to Federal contractors. - National Industrial Security Program
Security policies the Defense contractors must follow to safeguard classified information in their possession while performing work on contracts, programs, bids, or research and development efforts. - Personnel Security Clearances for Contractors
Notices and documents covering security clearances for DoD contracting personnel.