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The JCP established in 1985 to allow United States (U.S.)/Canadian contractors to apply for access to Department of Defense/Department of National Defence (DOD/DND) unclassified export controlled technical data/critical technology on an equally favorable basis in accordance with DODI 5320.25 “Withholding of Unclassified Technical Data and Technology from Public Disclosure”, and Canadian Technical Data Control Regulations.

The JCO:

• is a jointly staffed office and the only DOD/DND agency that reviews and certifies the DD Form 2345 (PDF).
• provides customer support to defense contractors applying for certification.
• receives, processes and maintains approximately 9,000 DD Form 2345s (PDF) annually.
• establishes JCP policy based on DOD/DND Directives.
• consults and cooperates 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 debarment actions.

The DD Form 2345 (PDF) is used for the following purposes:

• Bid on a DOD solicitation or execute a DOD contract that involves access to export controlled technical
• Conference/meeting attendance that discusses/shares DOD/DND export controlled material/data
• DOD/DND export controlled technical data exchange between vendors
• Obtain Request for Proposal (RFP) details involving DOD/DND export controlled data
• DOD Research/Development projects involving export controlled data
• Participation in a Directly Arranged Visit (DAV) (Canada to U.S. or U.S. to Canada)

Note:  Please refer to our general and specific instructions for completing the DD Form 2345 (PDF).

You can also visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for additional information about JCP.

• FAQ
• Links/Resources
  • JCP Search
  • CAGE Search
  • NCAGE Search
  • DD Form 2345 (PDF)
  • DD Form 2345 Instructions
  • Defense Technical Information Center
  • DOD Directive 5230.25 Withholding of Unclassified Technical Data from Public Disclosure
  • DOD Instruction 5230.24 Distribution Statements on Technical Documents
  • DOD Instruction 5230.27 Presentation of DOD-related Scientific and Technical Papers at Meetings
  • Canadian Technical Data Control Regulations (TCDR)
  • State Department, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
  • Commerce Control List
  • DLA Requirements

Contact us for questions or additional interest in JCP.