Do all small businesses need to apply for a SAM?

If you plan to do business with the federal government then you will need a SAM registration. When applying for grants and or contracts, they will ask for an UEI or CAGE code. Which can only be obtained from a SAM registration.

If you’re unsure you have a SAM registration follow the steps bellow:

• • At the top of this page, select “Check SAM and UEI Status” in red
  • Input your legal business name, UEI or CAGE code
  • Solve the security question and select ” Check SAM Status Now”
  • Allow the page to generate a brief summary of your SAM that will include;
    • Expiration Date
    • CAGE code
    • UEI
    • PSC, FSC, NAICS code
    • POCs
    • And more

Another way to access the tool is by clicking below