Federal Contractor Readiness Guide
How to Complete DD Form 2345
Complete DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, accurately for Joint Certification Program (JCP) approval to access export-controlled technical data.
What it is
DD Form 2345 is the certification agreement used by DLA's Joint Certification Program to authorize contractors to receive unclassified militarily critical technical data.
Who needs it
Companies applying for JCP certification before downloading controlled technical data from DIBBS or defense OEM portals.
Prerequisites
- Active SAM.gov registration and CAGE code
- Officer authorized to certify export control compliance
Step-by-step process
- 1. Download the current DD Form 2345
Use the current form revision published through DLA JCP or the DoD forms repository before completing fields.
- 2. Enter company and CAGE data matching SAM.gov
List legal name, address, and CAGE exactly as they appear on your active SAM record to avoid mismatches during JCP review.
- 3. Complete certification and sign
An authorized officer must sign the certification blocks attesting to compliance with export control obligations described on the form.
- 4. Submit with JCP application package
Follow DLA JCP submission instructions for attaching DD Form 2345 and any required supplements.
Information and documents you need
- CAGE code
- Certifying official title
- Company export control point of contact
- Signed DD Form 2345
Cost
No federal fee is listed for submitting DD Form 2345 through DLA JCP.
Typical processing time
Processing time varies; the official source does not publish a guaranteed completion timeframe.
Common mistakes
- Outdated form edition
- CAGE or address mismatch with SAM.gov
- Missing officer signature
What happens after approval / completion
Upon JCP approval, use the certification to access qualifying technical data and renew when DLA instructions require.
Official sources
- DLA — Joint Certification Program (primary)