Contractor TMS Self Account Instructions.docx

VA TMS 2.0 is on the internet and can be accessed using Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Google Chrome. Give yourself some time because there is a 20 minute delay while your profile is created. After enrolling you will need to wait 20 minutes before you can log in and complete the training.

0. Already Have a TMS Account? Contact VA COR who will reach out to the TMS Administrators to activate or transfer your old account to Salt Lake City.

0. Step-by-Step Instructions for Managed Self Enrollment (New Users)

1. From a computer, launch a web browser and navigate to https://www.tms.va.gov/SecureAuth35/

2. Click the [Create New Non-Employee User] button

3. Select the radio button for Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Click the [Next] button

4. Select the radio button for Contractor. Click the [Next] button

5. Complete all required fields, indicated by asterisk* and any non-required fields if possible. Note: The email address you enter here will be your Username to log into the system.

My Account Information:* Your SSN is used only as a unique identifier in the system to ensure users do not create multiple profiles. The SSN is stored in a Private Data Table that cannot be accessed anywhere via the VA TMS interface. It is securely transferred to a VA database table inside the VA firewall where it can be confirmed, if necessary, by appropriately vested system administrators and/or Help Desk staff.

· Social Security Number*

· Re-enter Social Security Number*

· Date of Birth*

· Legal First Name*

· Legal Last Name*

· Middle Name is optional, but extremely helpful

· Your e-mail Address* (Enter a personal email address. This address will become your UserID. Also, one-time-passcodes and training notifications will be sent here.)

· Re-enter your e-mail address*

· Phone Number (Enter your phone number. You will have the option to receive one-time-passcode information at this phone number.)

· Time Zone ID* My Job Information:

· VA Location Code*: SLC

· VA Contracting Officer Representative First Name*: TBD

· VA Contracting Officer Representative Last Name*: TBD

· VA Contracting Officer Representative Email*: TBD

· VA Contracting Officer Representative Phone Number*: TBD

· Contract Name*: TBD

· Contract #*: TBD

· Vendor Project Manager*: TBD

· Vendor Name*: TBD

6. You should now see the Congratulations! Screen. Take note of your Username/Email Address.

WAIT 20 MINUTES

7. After 20 minutes, please return to https://www.tms.va.gov/SecureAuth35/

8. On the TMS 2.0 Login Screen enter your Username (should be the Email Address you used) and click the [SUBMIT] button

9. An email will be sent to your Email Address containing a one-time-passcode enter it using your keyboard or the on-screen number pad and click the [SUBMIT] button

10. During this first time log in you will be asked to select and answer two security questions. These will be used to reset your TMS password.

11. Select questions, enter response, confirm response.

12. Click the [Save] button.

13. You have now completed your TMS User Profile.

0. Launching and Completing the Content

1. Log into TMS using Username and one time Passcode

2. Click on the Home dropdown and select Learning

3. Click on the the Start Course button next to VHA Mandatory Training for Trainees Pop-Up blockers MUST BE TURNED OFF

4. Complete all of the item content following the on-screen instructions.

5. Exit the item as instructed to accurately record your effort.

6. To print a Certification of Completion, click on My History and View All

TMS 2.0 Dec 2020

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