There are exactly two ways to make money in the Federal Government contracting industry. First, you can directly support the government on a prime contract through registering in SAM.gov. Second, and easiest government contract to win, you can have a subcontract under the prime contract holder.
No, your UEI number is a specific string of alphanumerical characters assigned to each entity registered in SAM. An EIN number is a number assigned by the IRS in regards to a business’ taxes.
You can use the SAM Status Lookup Tool by clicking the button below to see your UEI number
While entities usually have one “primary” NAICS code, there is no limit to the amount of NAICS codes can be assigned to one entity.
If you are unsure of what NAICS Codes are tied to your SAM, use the Lookup Tool by clicking below. Additionally, if you need to find a NAICS code, use the NAICS Code Lookup Tool by clicking the other button
In early 2023, the DUNS number was replaced with UEI (Unique Entity ID).
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Due to new policies, each entity registration must have an ‘Entity Administrator’. If the entity admin from a previous registration is no longer with your business or you would like to appoint a new one, you will need to prepare a notarized letter designating who you would like to be said entity administrator.
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To prepare for the SAM registration process of your entity, not much is required. Basic entity information like physical address, owner, and your dba (doing business as) are good to have on hand and ready to go when starting the process. You may also want to establish a primary NAICS code as well.
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If you need to start the registration process, check out our page by clicking the button below
Approximately 4-5 business days after your SAM application is approved, NCAGE/CAGE Codes will be assigned and delivered by e-mail.
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Anyone who wishes to do business with and receive money directly from the federal government or receive federal grant funding needs to be registered on SAM.gov and have an active CAGE code.
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There is no simple answer to the question of whether subcontractors need a CAGE code or not. It is dependent on the individual contract between the subcontractor, prime contractor, and the federal government. For individual cases, consult with the agent of the government entity contracting the project to learn more about the requirements for your subcontracting job.
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