The Joint Certification Program certifies U.S. and Canadian entities to access unclassified military technical data and critical technology. This access is granted on an equally favorable basis and is limited to certified organizations with a legitimate need, helping protect sensitive information from adversaries.
JCP certification enables access to unclassified, export-controlled technical data from both the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and the Canadian Department of National Defense (DND). This access is governed by DoDD 5230.25, "Withholding of Unclassified Technical Data and Technology from Public Disclosure," and the Canadian Technical Data Control Regulations.
Additionally, JCP certification is required to apply for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Enhanced Validation (DEV), which provisions access to the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) for viewing and bidding on solicitations.
The JCP Office
- Is the only DOD/DND agency that reviews and certifies the Military Critical Technical Data Agreement (DD Form 2345)
- Provides customer support to defense contractors applying for certification
- Over 15,000 active certifications (97% U.S., 3% Canadian)
- Establishes JCP policy based on DOD/DND Directives
- Consults and cooperation with government stakeholders in the development of common industrial security policies, procedures and technology controls
- Partners with DOD legal counsel and federal law enforcement on certification, debarment and other actions
United States JCP Portal access pre-submission requirements:
- Must be a United States entity
- Valid Proof of Business from the Secretary of State showing active status within the past 365 days
- System for Award Management (SAM) registration is updated and correct
- Complete National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) assessment and uploaded in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS)
- Review and complete the Introduction to Proper Handling Training
- If applicable, provide your organization’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Registration Letter, Export Control License, and valid up-to-date Proof of Business *(proof of business documentation needs to be within 12 months of the date of the application)
Canada JCP Portal access pre-submission requirements:
When working with the U.S. Government or U.S. JCP certified entities:
- System for Award Management (SAM) registration is updated and correct
- Complete National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) assessment and uploaded in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS)
DLA Enhanced Validation (DEV) JCP Portal access pre-submission requirements:
- Review U.S. and Canada pre-submission requirements - completion is mandatory before applying for DEV
- Attach Last approved DD2345
- **NOTE** If basic JCP Certification expires within 90 days or less, submit a new JCP Certification Request application instead
- Registered within DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)
The JCP only accepts applications online via the JCP Portal , which includes all DD Form 2345 requirements. Submissions by email, mail, delivery service, or fax are no longer accepted. Access and user instructions are provided below (hyperlinked):
JCP Portal-Access/Registration Instructions
JCP Portal-External User Instructions
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY ORGANIZATIONS
DLA Headquarters
Defense Logistics Agency, headquartered in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, is the Department of Defense's largest logistics combat support agency, providing worldwide logistics support in both peacetime and wartime to the military services as well as several civilian agencies and foreign countries. Web site: https://www.dla.mil/
Major Subordinate Commands (MSC)
DLA Aviation, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, DLA Aviation delivers airpower solutions. As such, we strive to deliver excellence in performance and responsiveness in support of our worldwide customer network. It is the U.S. military’s integrated material manager for more than 1.8 million national stock number items, industrial retail supply and depot-level reparable acquisitions. DLA Aviation plays a pivotal role in supporting our Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force services by providing targeted solutions and full-spectrum logistics support. Web site: https://www.dla.mil/Aviation/
DLA Disposition Services, headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, receives excess, obsolete, and unserviceable DOD property, providing ultimate disposition through reutilization, transfer, donation, and sales. DLA Disposition Services sales generated approximately $84 million of revenue in FY 2018, offsetting operational costs.
Web site: https://www.dla.mil/Disposition-Services/
DLA Distribution, headquartered in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Provide agile, global storage and distribution services to enable readiness and lethality to the Warfighter and support Whole of Government. Wholesale and Retail Receipt, Store, Issue and Distribute Materiel. Coordination of transportation requirements for DLA S&D locations and vendors. Web site: https://www.dla.mil/Distribution/
DLA Energy, headquartered at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, serves as the DLA’s executive agent for the bulk petroleum supply chain. DLA Energy business includes sales of petroleum and aerospace fuels for the Military Services, as well as for the privatization of their utility systems.
Web site: https://www.dla.mil/Energy/
DLA Land and Maritime, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is the Land and Maritime supply chain for the DLA. As such it is one of the largest suppliers of weapon systems spare parts that support land-based and maritime weapon systems; manages almost 2.5 million spare and repair parts and supports 2,000 weapon systems and more than 23,700 customers throughout the military services, civil agencies, and other DOD organizations. Web site: https://www.dla.mil/Land-and-Maritime/
DLA Troop Support, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is DLA’s lead center for troop and general support and is responsible for managing food, clothing, medical supplies, construction and equipment, and general and industrial supplies worldwide. DLA Troop Support has the following Supply Chains: Subsistence, Clothing & Textile, Construction & Equipment, Medical, and Industrial Hardware. Web site: https://www.dla.mil/Troop-Support/
Other Activities and Regional Commands
DLA Strategic Materials is the leading U.S. agency for the analysis, planning, procurement and management of materials critical to national security. We serve our clients through a unique combination of technical expertise, global/geopolitical material supply analysis, and management & tracking of a broad range of existing & future critical materials. Web site: https://www.dla.mil/Strategic-Materials/
Logistics Information Services provides Federal and International Cataloging related services.
Web site: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/FIC/
Document Services is the DOD's primary provider of printing services, office print devices and electronic conversion services per DoDI 5330.03 Web site: https://www.dla.mil/Document-Services/
Defense Automatic Addressing System (DAAS) The DAAS primary business is the accurate routing of electronic logistics requisitions between various federal activities. The DAAS eB hub currently employ's the Global Exchange (GEX) software and the Mercator translator. They receive, edit, and route logistics transactions for the Military Services and Federal Agencies. Web site: https://www.dla.mil/Working-With-DLA/Applications/DAAS/
Defense Enterprise Data Standards Office facilitates continuous enterprise integration process improvements to logistics management and operations.
Web site: https://www.dla.mil/Defense-Data-Standards/
DLA Europe & Africa serves as the Defense Logistics Agency's operationalized Regional Command Headquarters supporting U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command Areas of Operation (AOR). DLA Europe & Africa proactively integrates and synchronizes DLA’s Global Readiness Solutions to ensure EUCOM, AFRICOM, and Service Component Warfighter Capability. Web site: https://www.dla.mil/EuropeandAfrica/
DLA Indo-Pacific is the agency’s primary liaison to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Forces Korea, U.S. Forces Japan and Alaska Command. DLA Indo-Pacific provides a unified DLA interface for warfighters throughout the USINDOPACOM area of responsibility, integrating DLA support within the region and reaching back to other DLA activities in the continental United States for logistics solutions. Web site: https://www.dla.mil/Pacific/
DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM integrates and synchronizes DLA enterprise operations in the USCENTCOM and USSOCOM areas of responsibility. The organization provides support to the warfighters and the DLA enterprise with credible, reliable and timely information about DLA capabilities and warfighter requirements along with providing command and control in the USCENTCOM area of operations. Web site: https://www.dla.mil/CENTCOM-SOCOM/
The information on this brochure is provided by jcp-admin@dla.mil and customeroutreach@dla.mil
GD0006 *Revised JUL2025