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Obtain an e-Authentication ID and password.
- Click on the "ABS Training" link at the upper left of this webpage to review the e-Authentication Training Module.
- Click on the USDA e-Authentication link and follow the directions to apply for Level 1 access as a "customer". The Level 2 direction on the E-Authentication webpage does NOT apply to ABS.
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Click on the "ABS Training" link to complete the ABS Vendor Training.
- Click on the "ABS Training Module for Vendors" and complete the training.
- Click on "Vendor" listed under Training Documentation to print a reference copy of the training.
- If you have not received an e-mail with your Personal Identification Number (PIN), request one from your Contracting Officer.
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All ABS system users must fill out the registration information the first time you log into ABS.
Log into ABS to fill out the registration information after you have received your e-Authentication ID
and password. After filling out the registration, allow two business days for your security
profile to be activated before you log into ABS to review your first payment package.
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Log into ABS after you have received an e-mail notification that a payment package is awaiting your
approval. (You will need your e-Auth ID and password, DUNS, and PIN numbers)
- Review the package following the procedures in the "Vendor" training.
If you have any problems navigating in the system to approve your payment package, please review the
training and/or call the ABS Help Desk at 1-866-224-7677.
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Forest Service employees may use their current e-Authentication ID and password.
(The ID and password used to log into Dashboard.) If you do not have an e-Authentication
ID and Password, follow these steps:
- Click on the "ABS Training" link at the upper left of this webpage to review the e-Authentication Training Module.
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Click on the USDA e-Authentication link and follow the directions to apply for
Level 1 access as a "customer", regardless of your role (data entry or COR) in ABS. The Level 2 direction on the E-Authentication webpage does
NOT apply to ABS.
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Click on the "ABS Training" link at the upper left of this webpage to complete the ABS
training module(s) applicable to your role.
- Click on the "Comprehensive ABS Training Module" and complete the training.
- Click on the appropriate role listed under Training Documentation to print a reference copy of the training.
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Log into ABS. (You will need your e-Auth ID and password). All ABS system users
must fill out the registration information the first time you log in to ABS.
After registering allow up to two business days for your security profile to be activated before
you log into ABS to access/create invoices.
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Enter invoice data by following the procedures in the "Air Tanker" or "Fixed Wing/Helicopter
Manager" training. Contracting Officers and Contracting Officer's Representatives should
follow the procedures in the "Fixed Wing/Helicopter COR Module and Aviation Contracting Officer"
training.
If you have any problems navigating in the system, please review the training and/or call the ABS Help Desk at 1-866-224-7677.
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Obtain an e-Authentication ID and password.
- Click on the "ABS Training" link at the upper left of this webpage to review the e-Authentication Training Module.
-
Click on the USDA e-Authentication link and follow the directions to apply for
Level 1 access as a "customer", regardless of your role (data entry or COR) in ABS. The Level 2 direction on the E-Authentication webpage does
NOT apply to ABS.
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Click on the "ABS Training" link at the upper left of this webpage to complete the ABS
training module(s) applicable to your role.
- Click on the "Comprehensive ABS Training Module" and complete the training.
- Click on the appropriate role listed under Training Documentation to print a reference copy of the training.
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Log into ABS. (You will need your e-Auth ID and password). All ABS system users
must fill out the registration information the first time you log in to ABS.
After registering allow up to two business days for your security profile to be activated before
you log into ABS to access/create invoices.
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Enter invoice data by following the procedures in the "Air Tanker" or "Fixed Wing/Helicopter Manager" training.
If you have any problems navigating in the system, please review the training and/or call the ABS Help Desk at 1-866-224-7677.
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Forest Service employees may use their current e-Authentication ID and password.
(The ID and password used to log into Dashboard.) If you do not have an e-Authentication
ID and Password, follow these steps:
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Click on the "ABS Training" link at the upper left of this webpage to review the
e-Authentication Training Module.
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Click on the USDA e-Authentication link and follow the directions to apply for
Level 1 access as a "customer", regardless of your role (data entry or COR) in ABS. The Level 2 direction on the E-Authentication webpage does
NOT apply to ABS.
NOTE: Non-Forest Service employees will apply for Level 1 access as a "customer",
regardless of your role (data entry or COR) in ABS.
See the "Getting Started" tab "Non-Forest Service".
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Click on the "ABS Training" link at the upper left of this webpage to complete the ABS training module(s).
- Click on the "Comprehensive ABS Training Module" and complete the training.
- Click on the appropriate role listed under Training Documentation to print a reference copy of the training.
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Log into ABS. (You will need your e-Auth ID and password). All ABS system users
must fill out the registration information the first time you log in to ABS. Be sure
to add a Disconnected Client password during registration and keep it in a safe location.
Exit ABS.
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Requesting the setup information needed for the disconnected client:
- Email helpdesk@dms.nwcg.gov with the following information (taken from your eAuth profile)
- First Name
- Last Name
- Email ID (Please specify the email id used in your e-Auth profile. For e.g. abcde@fs.fed.us)
- Phone Number
- o Department - Please specify the agency you are hired by (i.e. FS, BLM, etc.)
- Address 1
- Address 2
- City
- State
- Zip Code
If you have any problems navigating in the system to approve your payment package, please review the
training and/or call the ABS Help Desk at 1-866-224-7677.