Use this article when you are ready to create an account in the lab planning tool. The process starts with registration in PM Bridge, where you will affiliate with your lab and gain access to the Lab Planning Tool. Due to security protocols, you must connect to the system through your lab network or VPN to access the application.

pushpin Registering for the Lab Planning Tool involves two phases.

  • First, you will affiliate with your lab.
  • Second, an account administrator from your selected lab will verify and approve your registration.

STEP 1: Start Your Lab User Registration

  1. Access Lab Planning through PM Bridge.

  2. Read and accept the terms and conditions.

  3. On the OneID page, choose how you want to sign in:

    • Internal Users (CMEI users with a PIV card):

      • PIV Card (preferred phishing-resistant method)

      • DOE PIV-D: Derived PIV Verification

      • OneKey

      • EITS: If you do not have a PIV card, sign on with your DOE site account.

    • Lab Users:
      • Click Authenticate with OneID to be taken to the OneID landing page.
      • Select Login.gov to authenticate your account.
      • Sign in with your Login.gov account or create an account. When signing in, a one-time code is sent to the phone number registered to your account.
      • Enter the code and click Submit. View the user guide for step-by-step instructions for creating a Login.gov account.


STEP 2: Review Your Contact Information

  • Enter or verify your personal information, including your first, last name, email address, and phone number. 
  • Select ‘Next.’

STEP 3: Request Your Lab Roles

  • Select DOE Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) from the Affiliation Dropdown.  
  • Select the name of your National Lab or FFRDC.
  • Under ‘Selected Roles,’ review the selected role. Delete any unwanted role(s).
  • Select ‘Finish’ to continue and confirm the request. 
  • Take a moment to review everything, then hit Submit Request.


STEP 4: Await Account Approval

You're all set! Once approved by the lab, the Office Administrator (CMEI) will assign you to an office-specific role in lab planning.

pushpin Please Note: You will not be able to view any projects in lab planning until your office-specific role is assigned. No action is required on your part. 


 STEP 5: Log into PM Bridge

After your account request is approved,

  • Log Back into PM Bridge through OneID.
  • On the PMB Home page, locate the left navigation panel and click Lab Planning.
  • Sign in with OneID.
  • Lab users, select Login.gov and sign in with your Login.gov account.
  • On the Request for Approval page, select Allow.
  • Land on the Lab Planning Home page.


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