Aerospace and Defense

Guide to complying with laws and regulations that apply to the aerospace and defense industry..

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 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.
  
  
• Personnel Security Clearances for Contractors
  Notices and documents covering security clearances for DoD contracting personnel.