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Purchase of Items


Stony Brook University (SBU) faculty, staff, and students purchase items (e.g., equipment, materials, chemicals, biologics, technology, data or software) for the conduct of SBU activities. 


Restricted Party Screening Requirement

Purchases may not be made from Restricted Parties.  

Classification of Items Purchased

The vendor is in the best position to provide the export classification of their item. 

Many export controlled items:

  • Have military or space capability or is best in class 
  • Restrict purchases to U.S. persons/entities or specific countries
  • Contain export control language in the purchase order or on the vendor's website 
  • Require end-use statements

Classification is very important, especially if the item is export controlled AND it will be:

  • Shared (information) with a foreign person employee or visitor within the U.S. (Deemed Export); or
  • Accessed (item) by a foreign person or visitor in the U.S. (Deemed Export); or
  • Transferred (information or item) out of the U.S. (Physical Export)

Related: International Transfers: Shipments, Hand-Carry and Electronic Transmissions Guidance

Related:  Types of Exports (Deemed Exports, Deemed Re-Exports, Physical Exports)

What if the vendor will not supply the classification? 

If a vendor is unable to supply the Classification, reviewClassification of Items and Information Guidance for further assistance  


When to contact the Export Controls Compliance team?

Controlled Under

What to Do

International Traffic in Arms Regulations, United States Munitions List 

Contact the Export Controls Compliance team prior to purchase.  If purchased a Technology Control Plan is required 

Nuclear Related Regulations

Contact the Export Controls Compliance team a Technology Control Plan may be required  

Export Administration Regulations, Commodity Control List 

Contact the Export Controls Compliance team a Technology Control Plan may be required 

EAR99

No further action 


Return to the Guidance & Procedures for Export Control Compliance