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Understanding DLA's Technical Data Management Transformation (TDMT) System — the new system replacing cFolders for accessing drawings and technical data packages.

cFolders has been retired. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has replaced the legacy Collaboration Folders (cFolders) portal with the Technical Data Management Transformation (TDMT) System. TDMT is now the way manufacturers and resellers obtain the engineering drawings, specifications, and Technical Data Packages (TDPs) needed to quote and manufacture items on DIBBS solicitations.

Older solicitation PDFs may still point to the retired cFolders URL (pcf1x.bsm.dla.mil). That link no longer works — use the Tech Docs link on our Search DIBBS page.

To get set up quickly, follow the 5-step access checklist below. Register in AMPS with the SAME email address you use for your DIBBS account.

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TDMT Quick Links

AMPS Registration ? Required account for TDMT access
TDMT Login ? Access drawings & tech data packages
JCP ? Certification for export-controlled data
DLA Small Business ? Training articles & help resources
View DLA Help Pages

cFolders vs. TDMT at a Glance

Topic cFolders (Retired) TDMT (Current)
URL pcf1x.bsm.dla.mil/cfolders — now shows a retirement splash page tdmt.dla.mil (also linked from the DIBBS Home Page)
Account Separate cFolders user ID/password tied to DIBBS registration AMPS account + Okta Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Login Password-only, frequent manual resets DLA Single Sign-On through Okta MFA
Data currency Static tech data packages posted with the solicitation Automated feed from service PLM systems; latest revision data
Old solicitation links PDFs referencing "obtain technical data at pcf1x.bsm.dla.mil" are outdated Ignore the legacy link — go to TDMT directly or via DIBBS

How to Get TDMT Access (5 Steps)

  1. Register in AMPS.
    Create an account in DLA's Account Management and Provisioning System (AMPS). DLA vendors generally only need a basic AMPS account, which in turn provides the TDMT Vendor Role for drawing access.
    Important: use the SAME email address as your DIBBS account.
    New user instructions: AMPS New User Registration (PDF)
  2. Set up Okta Multi-Factor Authentication.
    TDMT is accessed through DLA's Okta MFA single sign-on. Follow the DLA Single Sign-On User Guide (PDF) to enroll your MFA method.
  3. Log in to TDMT.
    Click on the "Yes" on the Tech Docs column on DIBBS Navigator's Search DIBBS page or go to https://tdmt.dla.mil
  4. Verify the solicitation has tech data before you dig.
    In DIBBS Navigator, check the Tech Docs (Draw) column on your search results — if it shows a drawings indicator, technical data exists for that NSN. If not, the item is likely built to a part number or commercial spec and no drawing package is posted.
  5. Check these 2 links for more help and details about viewing technical documents TDMT Level 1 and TDMT Level 2
Heads up: All of these registrations — DIBBS, AMPS, TDMT, and JCP — are free. Third-party firms may offer to complete them for a fee, but the government systems themselves never charge for access.

Viewing Tech Docs?

Using DIBBS Navigator to view Tech Docs in TDMT
The following steps should allow you to view Tech Docs if you have established access to TDMT.

  1. Find a solicitation with Tech Docs in Search DIBBS and click on Yes in the Tech Docs column
  2. We will copy the solicitation number, for example SPE4A126T2398, to your clipboard for your later use.*
  3. Click Proceed to TDMT button to open tdmt.dla.mil then Agree to the warning notice.
  4. Select Acquisition Documents icon.
  5. Paste the Solicitation Number in the Solicitation Number box, click Search
  6. Double Click on Solicitation Number that was found.
  7. Click on the entry in the tdp [...] column.
  8. Click on the entry in the Document Number column.
  9. See pages 32-34 of TDMT Level 2 for next steps on how to view the document.

*If you already have TDMT open, you can just use the Close with saved/copied Solicitation Number and proceed manually to TDMT button.

Official DLA Help Pages & Resources

Resource What You'll Find Link
TDMT Portal Login to view/download technical data tied to DIBBS RFQs and RFPs tdmt.dla.mil
AMPS Account creation and role requests (TDMT Vendor Role) amps.dla.mil
AMPS New User Registration Guide Step-by-step PDF for creating your AMPS account Registration PDF
DLA Single Sign-On (Okta) User Guide Setting up Okta MFA for DLA systems including TDMT SSO Guide PDF
DIBBS Home Page Solicitations, vendor registration guidelines, and the TDMT link dibbs.bsm.dla.mil
Joint Certification Program (JCP) DD Form 2345 instructions for export-controlled technical data access DLA JCP Office
DLA Small Business Training Resources Training articles on accessing technical data and doing business with DLA Training Resources
DLA News: TDMT Announcement DLA's official article on the transformation and its goals DLA.mil News
DIBBS Help Desk DIBBS account, login, and quoting assistance DIBBSBSM@dla.mil
DLA Product Data Customer Service Incomplete/missing tech data packages, license agreement issues 1-804-279-3477
JCP Administration DD Form 2345 questions, status, and renewals JCP-Admin@dla.mil

Frequently Asked Questions

The link in my solicitation PDF still points to cFolders. What do I do?
Ignore it. Thousands of legacy solicitation PDFs still say technical data "must be obtained at pcf1x.bsm.dla.mil," but that portal has been retired. Go to tdmt.dla.mil or use the TDMT link on the DIBBS Home Page instead.
Do I need a new account, or does my old cFolders login work?
cFolders credentials do not carry over. You need an AMPS account (with the TDMT Vendor Role) and Okta MFA enrollment. Register in AMPS using the same email address as your DIBBS account to avoid provisioning delays.
Does my JCP (DD Form 2345) certification still matter under TDMT?
Yes. Export-controlled technical data still requires an approved JCP certification. Keep your certification current — renew at least 60 days before it expires.
How do I know if a solicitation even has drawings?
In DIBBS Navigator, check the Tech Docs (Draw) column in your search results, or use the Tech Docs (Drawings) filter. If no drawings exist, the item is typically procured by manufacturer part number or commercial specification.
What if the technical data package in TDMT is incomplete or won't open?
Contact the DLA Product Data Customer Service line at 1-804-279-3477 or submit a customer service request through DLA Product Data Management. For DIBBS-side issues, email DIBBSBSM@dla.mil.
Is there a cost for TDMT, AMPS, or JCP?
No. DIBBS, AMPS, TDMT, and JCP registration are all free government systems. Any fees you encounter are from third-party service providers, not from DLA.

TDMT Observations & Problems ?

A running log of what we and our members are seeing in TDMT. Newest entries at the top. Statuses: Open Issue Workaround Watching Resolved Observed

Date ▲ Status Observation/Problem Details / Workaround
07/05/26 Observed Steep learning curve. . Put in the work by going through the TDMT Level 1 and TDMT Level 2 presentations
07/07/26 Watching JCP Restricted documents. No access to JCP restricted/export controlled technical documents even though JCP Certification is current. Need DLA action.
07/07/26 Open Issue Slower than cFolders. Page loads, searches, and document downloads in TDMT are noticeably slower than the old cFolders portal. May discourage manufacturers from working with DLA DIBBS.
07/08/26 Open Issue Can't view C4 files. There is no support for viewing C4 formatted files. DLA provides viewers for PDF and CAD files. However, there is no viewer for the old C4 formatted files, since they can't be downloaded. Thus no way to bid on these items.
07/10/26 Watching No way to download tech docs. TDMT has a download option (Share button), but all the choices are disabled. No work around other than taking screenshots. And for C4 formatted files, screenshots won't work since no viewer is provided.
07/11/26 Open Issue TDMT times out. Your navigating around TDMT and suddenly the pulsing ball never stops. Go take a break for awhile and it will probably start working again.
07/12/26 Observed Good set of TDMT Documentation. DLA has provided 2 presentations documenting the operation of TDTM. The TDMT Level 1 and TDMT Level 2 shown above a section "How to Get TDMT Access (5 Steps)" are very detailed with lots of useful information.
07/12/26 Observed The key to viewing files. There is a non-obvious last step to viewing a technical document once you have found the list of files for a solicitation. Clicking on the file name is the obvious and INCORRECT way. Page 32-34 of TDMT Level 2 presentation show where to click to actually view a PDF document.
07/12/26 Open Issue Navigation is obscure. Things that look like links usually are not. Items that are links look like text entry boxes.

Seeing something we haven't listed? Let us know and we'll add it (and any workaround we find) to this log.

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