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How does SAM registration work?

The System for Award Management (SAM) is a government-wide registry for vendors doing business with the Federal government, and SAM registration requires annual renewal. SAM centralizes information about grant recipients and also provides a central location for grant recipients to change organizational information.

 

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How long does it take for SAM registration to become active?

a SAM Registration can take up to 10 business days to become active. Check the status of your SAM Registration below!

 

 

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What must be registered in SAM?

A SAM registration is required for any entity to bid on and get paid for federal contracts or to receive federal funds. These include for-profit businesses, nonprofits, government contractors, government subcontractors, state governments, and local municipalities.

 

 

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Does SAM registration require notarized letter?

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.

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Need to register?

If you are looking to begin the registration process, you can give our help desk a call at 1-888-646-9998 if you have any questions. You can also browse our New SAM Registration page by clicking below.

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.

Need to renew?

If you need assistance on the renewal process, you can give our help desk a call at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse our renewal page by clicking the button below.

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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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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What must be registered in SAM?

A SAM registration is required for any entity to bid on and get paid for federal contracts or to receive federal funds. These include for-profit businesses, nonprofits, government contractors, government subcontractors, state governments, and local municipalities.

 

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