1. Introduction to Industry
ARC 2.0
Introduction to Industry

2. AGENDA Why a New ARC? Phased Transition
ARC 2.0; It’s Initial Capability
What Industry Needs to Know
Creating Account
Classified ARC Transition
Classified ARC Access
Demonstration

3. ARC 2.0

4. Why a New ARC?
The current ARC is a legacy capability that has remained largely unchanged for more than a decade.
Newer technology allows improvements in usability, functionality, security, and scalability.
Increasingly important Information Assurance (IA) requirements demand tighter controls on user access and auditability.
The new platform facilitates broader outreach to industry partners through improved communication mechanisms.
PKI integration improves traceability and ease of access on classified systems.

5. Phased Transition
We need this chart to graphically depict our proposed transition schedule and clearly show up front that the Unclassified Version will be transitioned before the Classified Version.

6. ARC 2.0 Initial Capability
ARC 2.0 provides significant improvements, while still maintains all the features of the legacy ARC.
In the initial rollout, the majority of the content will continue to reside in the legacy ARC.
The contractor registry will not initially have any organizations registered.
Legacy ARC content, such as current efforts and libraries, will be transferred into ARC 2.0 during the transition period.
New efforts will be initiated in ARC 2.0.
Content will grow as efforts increase during the transition.
-We need this chart to explain that when we transition ARC 2.0, that it will be a frame work to build on and most of the content in ARC 1.0 will stay there.
-We jump right into creating an account, and we need to describe it first and manage their expectations. Steve understands that now, so now we need to ensure all the users understand.
-I moved the Parallel Operations right after this. Based on what you put in this chart, you may end up changing the Parallel Operations chart

7. Parallel Operations
ARC and ARC 2.0 will operate in parallel during the transition period.
During the transition, some content will be on the legacy ARC, and some on ARC 2.0.
Having accounts in both systems, will allow you to link them and navigate between the sites.
The legacy ARC will be retired and any pertinent content will be moved to ARC 2.0.

8. Transition Period CONOPS
Graphic showing the phased transition plus how DTA works

9. What Industry Needs to Know
Corporate Account/Capabilities will not be migrated
The FIRST INDIVIDUAL from each company who establishes an account with a verifiable corporate address will be the designated POC for that company.
Once the company is registered, the POC may assign additional users to manage that company's registry data.
User Accounts will not be migrated
A new account (username, password, and login details) will need to be established.
Once the new account is verified via , your current ARC account can be linked.

10. Creating Account DUNS numbers are required.
The appropriate government business POC (business development or contracts) should be the first individual to signup for the ARC.
That individual must have a corporate from a domain that matches the government POC domain in sam.gov.
For example, if your government POC in sam.gov is the first person to signup must have an
You will receive an with a link to verify your account. You must click the link within 24 hours.

11. Remember While Signing Up
Corporate addresses are required. No Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail etc.
If you have a High Side address, enter it. Your High Side address is not classified.
The more complete your information, the easier it will be to help you with any issues.

12. Once Registered Once you have your account, you can login to the ARC.
Remember that your username is your open address.
Subsequent registrants to your company also need to have verifiable corporate addresses.
Corporate responsibilities can be transferred amongst individuals within your company once logged in.
ARC 2.0 has only one type of login. There is no longer a distinction between company and individual accounts. Rather, individuals have rights to manage company information.

13. Classified ARC Transition
ARC 2.0 is being transitioned on the high side AFTER the initial unclassified rollout.
Once you have an account on the unclassified system, it will automatically be transferred to the high side within 1-2 business days.
Later this year, IC PKI will be required to access the classified ARC. All contractors must be proactive in obtaining PKI certificates from their sponsoring agencies.
For questions about PKI, (secure), or call 850-NICO (secure), (703) 808-NICO (open).

14. Classified ARC Access
You will use the same username (open ) and password initially on the high side.
When initially transferred, your account on the high side will be locked out. You must be able to receive an at your secure address to verify your account.
Once your high side account is established, you will manage your PKI and/or password for the high and low accounts separately.
You will be able to associate your IC PKI certificate with your account, and login using PKI only on the high side.

15. Demonstration Today’s demonstration will cover: Account Signup
General Site Navigation & Getting Help
Managing Your Account
My ARC – Notifications and subscriptions
Linking legacy ARC and ARC 2.0 accounts
See Briefing Script

16. Account Signup You need your DUNS number, open email, and secure email
Training videos are there to assist if needed –
First person to signup for an organization is primary POC, then can designate responsibilities to others
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17. Account Signup
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18. Site Navigation & Getting Help
Downloadable help file is available at
Many pages have context sensitive help, click the button on any page to pull up context sensitive help.
Visit the Contact Us link in the top right and bottom for further assistance.
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19. Site Navigation & Getting Help
Briefing script section 2

20. Managing Your Account
Change password at any time with Change Password link in top right.
In My Arc, use My Account Settings to manage all aspects of your account.
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21. Managing Your Account
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22. Notifications & Subscriptions
Manage the efforts and agencies you are interested in under My Arc->My Subscriptions.
When new open efforts come out, you will be subscribed by default. You can then unsubscribe if you are not interested in that particular effort.
View your notifications/messages in My Arc->My Notifications/Inbox.
My Arc->My Calendar will show you important dates for all the efforts you are subscribed to.
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23. Notifications & Subscriptions
Briefing script section 4

24. Account Linking
You MUST have accounts in both the legacy ARC and ARC 2.0 before attempting to link your accounts.
The account linking process will not automatically create new accounts in either system.
The two accounts are separate, with their own usernames and passwords managed independently.
The account linking feature is a convenience for navigating between the two systems and not a requirement of either system.
You MUST start in the legacy ARC and access an ARC 2.0 resource from that system to link your accounts.
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25. Account Linking
Briefing script section 5

26. Final Review Unclassified URL is https://acq.westfields.net.
Help and training resources are available at
An announcement will be posted on both the legacy ARC and ARC 2.0 homepages with links to this briefing.
A hotline for assistance with user account creation and other ARC 2.0 FAQ’s is (703)