Yes. It is anticipated that research findings and technology developments arising from projects funded under the OTA may constitute a significant enhancement to the national defense and to the economic vitality of the United States. As such, in the conduct of all work under the OTA, NSC Member companies and all lower tier subcontractors will be required to comply strictly with the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (22 CFR 120-130), the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M) and the Department of Commerce Export Regulation (15 CFR 730-774). It will be the lead consortium member’s responsibility to ensure that any lower tier subcontractors have the ability to comply with these requirements.