D. Classified information

Comment: The proposed rule fails to address issues relating to the reporting of classified information. The proposed rule does not address how contractors should handle the reporting of classified information should a contractor's classified IR&D project trigger the reporting requirement. The respondent recommended that DoD address this issue, including whether contractors would be required to report classified IR&D projects and, if such a requirement exists, how contractors would report this information. For example, it is unclear to the respondent whether classified information may properly be transmitted through the DTIC's on-line input form or whether the DTIC database is cleared to maintain classified IR&D project information.

Response: Only unclassified IR&D project summary information should be provided. Both database screens and printouts will be marked "Proprietary."