DDTC Experiences Problems with its January 8, 2007 Upgrade to D-Trade v4.8
According to the State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), the upgrade of D-Trade on January 8, 2007 to v4.8 experienced problems which resulted in the DDTC reverting to the "old" (pre-v4.8) version of D-Trade on January 10, 2007.
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DDTC Not Expected to Install Repaired v4.8 until at Least January 20, 2007
DDTC states that the "repaired" software for D-Trade v4.8 was to be delivered on January 16, 2007. DDTC sources state that their goal is to begin a three-day testing cycle once the "repaired" software has been received. However, as DDTC does not upgrade software on Monday through Friday, the next possible opportunity for upgrading D-Trade is Saturday, January 20, 2007.
Prior Version of DSP-5, -61, and -73 Should be Used Until D-Trade v4.8 is Repaired
DDTC sources state that filers should use the older versions of the DSP-5, DSP-61, and DSP-73 until the "repaired" v4.8 is installed.
Sources also note that until the "repaired" v4.8 is installed, filers will not be able to file the new DSP-6s, DSP-62s or DSP-74s via D-Trade.
January 8-10, 2007 License Applications Probably Need to be Resubmitted
DDTC states that license applications submitted January 8-10, 2007 have a very high probability of needing to be resubmitted. According to DDTC, filers should check with DDTC to determine exactly which data sent during the January 8-10, 2007 period require resubmission to DDTC.
DDTC notes that filers with cases that require expedited attention should bring this to the attention of the DDTC Response Team.
DDTC D-Trade update (dated 01/15/07) available at http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/message_from_managing_director.htm.
BP Note
On December 27, 2006, DDTC issued a notice announcing that it would be upgrading D-Trade to a new version (v4.8) effective January 8, 2007. DDTC had stated that as of January 8, 2007, the following forms would be available for use in D-Trade:
| Form Number | Form Title |
|---|---|
| DSP-5 v2.3 (r) | Application/License for Permanent Export of Unclassified Defense Articles and Related Unclassified Technical Data |
| DSP-61 v1.1 (r) | Application/License for Temporary Import of Unclassified Defense Articles |
| DSP-73 v1.1 (r) | Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles |
| DSP-6 v1.0 (n) | Application for Amendment to a DSP-5 License |
| DSP-62 v1.0 (n) | Application for Amendment to a DSP-61 License |
| DSP-74 v1.0 (n) | Application for Amendment to a DSP-73 License |
(BP has used (r) to indicate that this is a revised version of the D-Trade form and (n) to indicate that this is a new D-Trade form.)
(See ITT's Online Archives or 01/05/07 news, 07010520, for BP summary of DDTC's announcement on the installment of D-Trade v4.8.)