If you want to do business with the federal government, completing your System for Award Management (SAM) registration is the first step. But in addition to this application a notarized letter must be sent to the Federal Service Desk (FSD).
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How do I get a unique entity identifier?
The Unique Entity ID is generated in SAM.gov. If you are registered in SAM.gov (active or not), you already have a Unique Entity ID. It is viewable at SAM.gov. If you are new to SAM.gov and will be registering for the first time, you will get your Unique Entity ID (SAM) during registration.
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Who is required to have a UEI number?
Any entity that wishes to do business with the federal government and who will receive federal funds or a subaward must have a UEI number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov.
Use the tool by clicking below to see if your entity has a UEI
Can two companies have the same CAGE code?
No, two separate legal entities cannot have the same CAGE code. Check your company’s CAGE Code below using our SAM Registration Status Check!
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How much does a CAGE code cost?
There is no cost to obtain a CAGE code,
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Is my CAGE code the same as my SAM number?
The change to the Unique Entity ID (SAM) does not impact the CAGE/NCAGE code. What is the connection between the new unique ID and the CAGE code, if any? The Unique Entity ID (SAM) and the CAGE code are separate identifiers. You can check your companies SAM Registration which will include the CAGE Code and UEI Number by using the tool by clicking below.
What is the difference between a CAGE Code and NCAGE?
CAGE codes are the specific codes assigned to entities located in the United States. NCAGE codes are assigned to entities located outside of the United States. They are to register their entities through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).
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Does my Sam registration expire?
It will remain active for 365 days from the date you submitted it for processing, unless it is deactivated by your Entity Administrator. Remember, you must log into SAM, review your registration information and update as necessary, at least once within the 365 days or your record will expire. You can check your SAM Registration Status below!
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How Do I Find Out My NAICS Code?
To find out what NAICS codes to register to your organization, visit the NAICS Search webpage on the official census.gov website. You can also use our NAICS Code Lookup Tool below!
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Is it hard to get a Sam number?
The SAM registration process is by no means an easy process; in fact, it can take up to 20 hours to complete the process. We receive calls all of the time from people who started the registration process, but quickly became frustrated with the process. It’s complicated and full of government-speak.
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