J2_-_RapidGate_Information.pdf

RAPIDGATE PROGRAM: US Coast Guard Base Kodiak has implemented the RAPIDGate Program for their security protocol. The contractor shall register with RAPIDGate and obtain security passes in accordance with the instructions below prior to commencing any on site work.

RAPIDGate Program Enrollment Information

1. Enroll your company by calling 1-877-RAPIDGate (1-877-727-4342)

To enroll your company in the RAPIDGate Program, please go to the following web address to fill out the enrolment forms, https://eform.rapidgate.com/ . On the enrollment forms you will need to provide your USCG Base Kodiak Sponsor Contracting Officer Representative (COR) point of contact, including a name, phone number, and e-mail address [Mr. Garry Manning, 252-335- 6476, garry.w.manning@uscg.mil]. USCG Base Kodiak must authorize your request to participate in the RAPIDGate Program. The minimum elapsed time from company enrollment to an employee receiving his or her RAPIDGate Credential is approximately two weeks. If you would like additional information please call Eid Passport at 1877- RAPIDGate (1877-727-4341).

A customer service representative will give you all the necessary information regarding the RAPIDGate Program.

If your company is already enrolled in the RAPIDGate Program at another installation, it may request access for its employees at this installation by calling 1877-RAPIDGate (1877-727-4341).

Once your company is approved by USCG Base Kodiak, your employee who already holds a RAPIDGate Credential may be able to use the same credentials at the additional installation.

2. Employees register at onsite registration stations.

Once your company has been approved for the enrollment and paid the enrollment fee your company will receive an email with you company’s RAPIDGate Company Code. Instruct your employees who need access to USCG Base Kodiak to register at the self-service registration station located at USCG Base Kodiak. Each employee should be ready to provide your company’s RAPIDGate company code, his or her address, phone number, date of birth, and Social Security Number. The registration station will capture the employee’s photograph for credentialing and fingerprints for identity verification.

Assisted registration at your company’s location may be available if you have 50 or more employees to register. Call 1877-RAPIDGate (1877-727-4341) for details.

3. The RAPIDGate Program performs background screening and credentialing.

Once your company has approved each employee for participation and paid the registration fee, the RAPIDGate Program performs identity authorization and background screening. Your company will be notified when qualified employees may pick up their personalized RAPIDGate Credentials at the USCG Base Kodiak Pass and ID. Each employee must show proof of identity by presenting one form of identification from List A, or two forms of identification from list B (next page) to retrieve their credentials.

After activating their RAPIDGate Credentials, employees present their credentials to request entry to USCG Base Kodiak, and must wear and display the credentials at all times while on the https://eform.rapidgate.com/ mailto:garry.w.manning@uscg.mil installation. Questions about the USCG Base Kodiak RAPIDGate Program should be addressed to info@rapidgate.com with the subject line RE: RAPIDGate Program.

Forms of acceptable identification for picking up your credentials:

List A – one needed

• U.S. Passport (unexpired)

• Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-551)

• Unexpired foreign passport, with I551 stamp or attached form I-94 indicating unexpired employment authorization

• Unexpired employment authorization document that contains a photograph (Form I-766, I-688, I-688A, or I668B) List B – two needed

• Driver’s License or ID card issued by a state

• ID card issued by federal, state, or local government agencies or entities

• School ID card with a photograph

• Voter’s registration card

• U.S. Military or draft record

• Military dependent’s ID card

• U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card

• Native American Tribal Document

• Drivers License issued by a Canadian government authority

• U.S. Social Security card issued by the Social Security Administration

• Certificate of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State (Form FS-545 or DS 1350)

• Original or certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a state, country, municipal authority or outlying possession of the Unites States bearing an official seal.

• U.S. Citizen ID Card (Form I-197)

• ID Card for use of resident citizen in the United States (Form I-179)

• Unexpired employment authorization document issued by DHS (other than those listed in list A) mailto:info@rapidgate.com