1990

Agency: Bureau of Export Administration

Contract Name: Export Control Information via the Internet

Project Description/ Solution:

The purpose of the project was to allow the Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) to accept license application forms and reporting requirements via the Internet/World Wide Web. Pre-authorized exporters are able to submit export applications and other data to the BXA directly over the Internet without the need for special software or additional cost to them, beyond that required, for, a connection to the Internet, use of the World Wide Web, and a web browser.

The OCR approach to meeting the Department Of Commerce requirements and objectives was based on implementing and operating a turnkey system which provided license applications and reporting requirements via the Internet. This was accomplished via a HP - UX 10.20 Series 800, a Windows NT security server, Oracle as the data management and retrieval system and a CGI - BIN Perl application. Internet connectivity was provided by AT&T network via a dedicated T - 1 line. All Windows and Mac microcomputers are readily able to access the system via web browsers. This approach effectively addresses all stated requirements at a reasonable cost. It also provided a robust and extensible solution that easily accommodates additional requirements in the future. Some of the forms and associated programs OCR creates are mentioned below:

    ·BXA-748-P Multipurpose Application Form
    ·BXA-748-P-A Item Appendix
    ·BXA-748-P-B End User Appendix
    ·BXA-742-R Multipurpose Reporting Form
    ·BXA-742-S Reporting Supplemental

These forms are used to submit
    · Export License Application
    · Re-export of Previously Exported Commodities
    · Commodity Classification request
    · Advance Notification for High Performance Computer Shipment
    · Wassenar Report
    · High Performance Computer Report
    · Encryption Export Report

Please contact bizdev@ocr-inc.com if you would like us to develop a turnkey solution for you.