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HSPD-12
Credentialing Centers
Using Your LincPass

Service Overview: Fixed Credentialing Units (FCUs) allows agency sites the capabilities of enrolling people into the managed service and activating PIV credentials. This managed service includes all equipment, maintenance, Security certification, break/fix services, technical refresh after 5 years, and help desk access. Requires the completion and signature of a preoperational checklist, and access to an internet drop at the site.

Obtaining a new FCU

  • FCU – takes approximately 6-8 weeks to arrive
  • Service provides a Credentialing Unit for a minimum of 12 months
  • FCU stations include a firewall and router configuration, 2 hours troubleshooting support to determine nature of network support, SET worksheet review and confirmation, applicable shipping, testing of returned laptop and restocking.

Pricing

  • $100 monthly charge for dedicated sites
  • New FCU – one time charge of $1300

Fixed Credentialing Stations

  • For a listing of POCs at the operational FCU centers, please contact the USDA HSPD-12 Help Desk.
  • To purchase an FCU, or for more information on the FCU station, please contact the USDA HSPD-12 Helpdesk for further details.

Enrollment Station Locations

  • To see a list of all the open Enrollment Stations click here
  • For instructions on how to schedule an appointment with the USAccess Assured Identity Scheduler, click here
Additional updates coming soon!

USAccess Program

USDA is participating in GSA’s Managed Service Office’s (MSO) Shared Services Solution called USAccess. For more details about how this solution is being used to implement HSPD-12, please see the USAccess Program page.
Site Updated: 10/26/2020     
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