HOW TO JOIN
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
ACCESS
MSTIC provides networking opportunities with consortium members (industry and academia), Government and other strategic stakeholders, at annual membership meetings and valuable conferences and forums.
SPEED
MSTIC is an Other Transaction Agreement collaboration. OTAs are flexible contracting vehicles capable of multiple taskings with a single set of terms, resulting in award execution significantly faster than traditional Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)-based contracts.
MARKET EXPANSION
Membership creates a channel for small companies and non-traditional suppliers to identify opportunities and establish customer relationships with Government and other members.
REVENUE
Simplified and streamlined access to government funding.
QUESTIONS WE OFTEN GET PRIOR TO JOINING
Any company, university, or research organization with expertise in the technology areas specifically related to the MSTIC mission.
An application with all necessary documentation can be processed in as little as 1-2 business days. However, it can take up to several weeks if an applicant needs to obtain a DD2345 or update any expired certificates (SAM.gov, DD2345, DUNS, CAGE). If you have questions regarding these documents, please contact us at mstic@ati.org.
It is best to apply early to allow enough time for the application processes. Postponing membership until a Solicitation is active may result in unforeseen delays and the inability to submit a proposal.
This is the Agreement that governs the rights and obligations of the MSTIC Member Organizations as they relate to the organization and operation of MSTIC.
There are no annual dues to join MSTIC.
Membership in MSTIC is limited to US companies or US-based affiliates of foreign companies. Foreign companies cannot gain membership due to MSTIC’s requirement that members obtain a DD2345 (military critical technical data agreement). However, foreign companies can be subcontractors (team members) on projects awarded through the Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) as long as they can meet the terms and conditions of the OTA. The member awarded the project is responsible for flowing the applicable requirements down to the foreign company.
MSTIC members are required to maintain an active DD2345. United States (U.S.)/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification establishes the eligibility of a U.S. or Canadian contractor to receive technical data governed, in the U.S., by Department of Defense (DOD) Directive 5230.25 and, in Canada, by the Technical Data Control Regulations (TDCR). Certification is required for United States (U.S.) or Canadian contractors who 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 Defense (DND). In order to obtain a certification, contractors must submit a DD2345 Form to the United States (U.S.)/Canada Joint Certification Office, along with supporting company documentation. Please visit the DLA website for more information regarding the DD2345 process, including the form itself as well as instructions and FAQs. According to the JCP’s website, the processing time for DD2345 Form applications fluctuate depending on the delivery method to their office and the volume of applications received. If there are problems with the application, e.g. incomplete or incorrect information, delays will occur. The website includes tips for avoiding these mistakes. Recent experience indicates a range of a few days to a few weeks.
Click on the video image below to view ATI’s training on How to Obtain a DD Form 2345 Certification:
- Complete DD2345 Form Instructions can be found here: DD2345 Form Instructions (October 2022)
- The DD2345 form and instructions are also available on DLA’s website: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/DD2345Instructions/