A Joint
Certification Program certification is required by U.S. or Canadian Government Contractors
wanting to obtain access to unclassified technical data drawings disclosing
militarily critical technology with military or space application that is under
the control of, or in the possession of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) or
the Canadian Department of National Defense (DND)
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Frequently asked questions about the JCP program
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See Complete Instructions filling out JCP application form DD 2345
To get your JCP number complete form DD 2345 -
 , mail the
original completed copy along with a copy of your company's
incorporation certificate or state / provincial license, or sale tax
identification form or any other document which verifies the legitimacy
of the company to:
U.S./CANADA JOINT CERTIFICATION OFFICE
DEFENSE LOGISTICS INFORMATION SERVICE
FEDERAL CENTER, 74 WASHINGTON AVE., NORTH
BATTLE CREEK, MI USA 49037-3084
The DD Form 2345 is a fillable form. This will allow you to
complete the form on-line by typing the information. Please then print the
completed form, sign in Item 6.c. with your original signature and send the
completed and signed form to the address indicated at the top of the form.
The U.S. / Canada
Joint Certification
Program (JCP) is managed by the U.S. / Canada Joint Certification Office (JCO). The JCO,
a common, jointly staffed office, is located at the Defense Logistics
Information Service (DLIS).
The JCO receives and processes the DD Form 2345, Militarily
Critical Technical Agreements, submitted by U.S. and Canadian contractors that
wish to obtain access to unclassified technical data disclosing critical
technology under the control of, or in the possession of DoD or DND.
The United States and Canada share a unique, long-standing
military and economic relationship. The two countries are partners in the joint
defense of North America and have established a bilateral common structure (NORAD)
for mutual defense. Canadian industry is a part of the North American Defense
Industrial Base.
The United States and Canada consult and cooperate on the
development of common industrial security procedures and technology controls.
The two governments have entered into numerous bilateral agreements that codify
and support this relationship.
In 1985, the United States and Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
that established the U.S.-Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP).
As stated in
the Memorandum of Understanding "Joint Terms of Reference for the United States-Canada Joint
Certification Program," the program was established "to certify contractors of
each country for access, on an equally favorable basis, to unclassified
technical data disclosing critical technology" controlled in the U.S. by
Department of Defense Directive 5230.25 and, in Canada, by the Technical Data
Control Regulations. Under each nation's laws, the U.S. Department of Defense
and Canada's Department of National Defence may withhold such technical data
from public disclosure.
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Frequently asked Questions and Answers about the JCP certification
program.
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Can I fax or email my completed DD Form 2345 to your office?
No, the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program was informed by
their legal advisor that an
original signature is required and therefore need the original signed
copy.
No fax or email copies are acceptable.
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How long
does it take to process my DD Form 2345?
The U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program will return
an approved and signed certified form, which will include your
certification number and expiration date within 5 days of receipts.
Please note that delays may be incurred if information required or forms
are incomplete or incorrect.
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How do I update or correct the information in my existing certification?
Please complete, sign and forward a revised DD Form 2345
to our office.
In item 1 Type of Submission, please check box “b” for
Revision.
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Where do I send my completed DD Form 2345?
Send your completed form to the address indicated at the
top of the DD Form 2345:
U.S./CANADA JOINT CERTIFICATION OFFICE
DEFENSE LOGISTICS INFORMATION SERVICE
FEDERAL CENTER, 74 WASHINGTON AVE., NORTH
BATTLE CREEK, MI USA 49037-3084
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What is the purpose of certification under the U.S./Canada Joint
Certification Program?
Certification under the JCP establishes the eligibility of a U.S. or
Canadian contractor to receive technical data governed, in the U.S., by
DoD Directive 5230.25 and, in Canada, by the Technical Data Control
Regulations (TDCR)
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Why is a
certification required?
A certification is required by U.S. or Canadian contractors that wish to
obtain access to unclassified technical data disclosing militarily
critical technology with military or space application that is under the
control of, or in the possession of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
or the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND).
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How do I get a certification
number?
Contractors must submit a
DD Form 2345
to the
U.S./Canada Joint
Certification Office, along
with a copy of the company's
State/Provincial License,
Incorporation Certificate,
Sales Tax Identification
Form or other documentation
which verifies the
legitimacy of the company.
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Who
assigns and maintains
certification numbers?
The
U.S./Canada Joint
Certification Program
located at Defense Logistics
Information Service (DLIS)
in Battle Creek, MI is the
only authorized source of
Certification Numbers.
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Is there a fee for
certification?
No.
At
this time, there are no
associated subscription
charges related to the
assignment/maintenance of
Certification Numbers.
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What is a Directly Arranged Visit (DAV)?
The United States and Canada have agreed that the certification process
can be used to facilitate visits to U.S. or Canadian military
installations that involve access to UNCLASSIFIED technical data.
The following are activities intended to be covered through the Directly
Arranged Visit process:
See JCP
Pamplet
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Procurement activities such as pre-solicitation
conferences, discussions related to unclassified solicitations, and
collection of procurement unclassified documents (RFQ's, RFP's, bid
sets, etc);
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Performance of an unclassified contract;
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Scientific
research, in a professional capacity, in support of unclassified U.S. or
Canadian defense initiatives;
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Attendance at restricted meetings,
conferences, symposia, or program briefings where technical data
governed by DoD Directive 5230.25 or Canadian TDCR will be presented.
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