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What are the initial steps I need to take to become eligible for federal grants and contracts?

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How to Become Eligible for Federal Grants and Contracts?

The initial steps needed to take to become eligible for any federal contracts or grants is having an active and compliant SAM Registration. For you to receive any payment from the federal government (via contract or grant), you must have that SAM Registration set up.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for over 12 years. A CRS will handle the process for you, making federal contracting registration easier for you. Reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 for any questions.

If you are unsure if you have a SAM Registration, use the Lookup Tool by clicking the button below

SAM Registration Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew in SAM?

If your SAM Registration expires soon or you do not have one, begin the registration/renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new procedures, so you do not want to miss out on any federal contracting opportunites due to the missing or lapsed regsitration. Begin today with a CRS to ease the headache and have a specialist take care of it for you by clicking below.

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How do I determine if my project or organization qualifies for a specific federal grant?

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The main and most important requirement to qualify for ANY federal grant is having an active and compliant SAM registration.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for over 12 years. A CRS will handle the process for you, making federal contracting registration easier for you. Reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 for any questions.

If you are unsure if you have a SAM Registration, use the Lookup Tool by clicking the button below

SAM Registration Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew in SAM?

If your SAM Registration expires soon or you do not have one, begin the registration/renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new procedures, so you do not want to miss out on any federal contracting opportunites due to the missing or lapsed regsitration. Begin today with a CRS to ease the headache and have a specialist take care of it for you by clicking below.

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How do I register my organization with the System for Award Management (SAM)?

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To register an organization with SAM, you have two primary options:

    1. Using online resources, complete the registration process on your own (burden of time; 2-4 months)
        • Due to missed emails or documentation, it may take longer
    2. Have a specialist (Certified Registration Specialist or CRS) facilitate the process for you to completion, making sure it’s compliant with SAM and its guidlines.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for over 12 years. A CRS will handle the process for you, making federal contracting registration easier for you. Reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 for any questions.

If you are unsure if you have a SAM Registration, use the Lookup Tool by clicking the button below

SAM Registration Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew in SAM?

If your SAM Registration expires soon or you do not have one, begin the registration/renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new procedures, so you do not want to miss out on any federal contracting opportunites due to the missing or lapsed regsitration. Begin today with a CRS to ease the headache and have a specialist take care of it for you by clicking below.

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What happens when a HUBZone expires?

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According to SBA, if you see an expiration date for your HUBZone Certification, it means you will no longer qualify on that expiration date. Some of the requirements are listed below:

    • Principal office must reside in a HUBZone
    • 35% of W-2 full time employees must reside in a HUBZone
    • Must meet Small Business Size Standards set forth by the SBA

If you would like to read more about the HUBZone Certification and your eligibility, click the button below

HUBZone Certification & Eligibility

Do you know your SAM Registration status?

An additional requirement to having a HUBZone Certification is you must have an ACTIVE registration in SAM. If you are unsure of your status, use the Lookup Tool by clicking below

SAM Status Lookup Tool

Where can I find a list of available federal grants and contracts?

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To find a list of available federal contracts and/or grants all you need to do is at the top of this page. hover over “Feder Contracts” and select “Search Federal Contracts”. Using this tool, you will be able to find hundreds of available federal contracting opportunities.

How do I update an existing entity registration in SAM.gov?

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To update an existing SAM registration, you have a couple of options:

    • Using online resources, you can stumble through the registration given everything is done correctly and all necessary documentation is uploaded (2-3 months)
    • Using a filing service such as USBRI to assist you with the process to completion and making sure everything is compliant (4-6 weeks)

How can I see my Unique Entity ID or entity registration record?

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To find your SAM Registration entity record or UEI, follow the steps below:

    • At the top of this page, select “SAM & UEI Status Check”
    • Input your company’s legal business name, CAGE code, or UEI
    • Solve the security question and select “Check SAM Status NOW” button in blue
    • Allow the page to generate a brief summary that will include:
      • Expiration Date
      • CAGE Code
      • UEI
      • Primary NAICS Code
      • Primary POC’s
      • PSC and FSC Codes
      • and more
    • If you are having any issues, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to assist you

You can also access the tool by clicking the button below

SAM Status Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew?

If you checked your SAM Registration status and its set to expire in the next 4-6 weeks (or you don’t have one), start the renewal process now. Processing times are taking longer due to new procedures with SAM and USBRI is urging those who have ongoing contracting work with the federal government to start now. You do not want to miss out on payments due to a missed or lapsed registration. Begin the process now with a CRS by clicking the button below.

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What is the purpose of small business administration?

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The purpose of the SBA (Small Business Administration) is to directly identify and award small businesses located in the United States. The government sets aside a certain percentage of federal contracting dollars to those who are small business certified and/or have a specific set-aside certification. All government contracts under $250k are directly awarded to small businesses so it is beneficial to qualify.

If you are unsure if you do qualify as a small business, use the Small Business Calculator Tool by clicking the button below

Small Business Calculator Tool

Need to Renew or Register in SAM?

A requirement to being qualified as a small business with the government is having an active and compliant SAM Registration. Use the SAM Status Lookup Tool to see if you have a registration and when it expires. If you need to renew and need assistance, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a dedicated CRS will be able to assist you.

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How much does it cost to apply for HUBZone certification?

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HUBZone Certification Cost

The only cost to applying for a HUBZone Certification is the time spent on it, especially if you are doing it for the first. The process can be tedious and time consuming especially if you are going to be applying for the first time. USBRI has been offering filing services to those in need of assistance with SAM and SBA Certifications for over 11 years. Reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 with any questions you may have regarding SAM or Small Business Certifications.

An additional requirement to having a HUBZone Certification is having an ACTIVE registration in SAM, use the tool below to check the status

Check SAM Status Here

Need to Renew or Register a SAM Registration?

As stated above, one of the requirements to having any sort of set-aside certification, including HUBZone, is having an active and compliant SAM Registration. If you used the tool above and discovered an expiring or missing registration, get started on the process with a CRS today. You do not want to miss out on new or existing business with the federal government due to that non-compliant SAM Registration.

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Why is HUBZone important?

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Why is HUBZone important?

The HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) Certification is important for you and your business to attract prime contractors who are specifically looking for small businesses located in HUBZone’s. Even if you live in a HUBZone, you must be certified to reap the benefits. Some of the requirements of HUBZone include:

    • Meet SBA Small Business Size Standards (use the Small Business Calculator to check)
    • Primary business office MUST be located in a HUBZone
      • Use the HUBZone Map to verify
    • 35% of all full-time employees MUST be located in a HUBZone
      • Use the HUBZone Map to verify

If you have determined that you are eligible for a HUBZone Certification, get in touch with a CRS (Certified Registration Specialist) by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. USBRI has been servicing small businesses who need to register in SAM and/or obtain Small Business Certifications for over 11 years. A dedicated CRS will do the work for you, only pulling you in when absolutely necessary.

An additional requirement to having a HUBZone Certification is having an ACTIVE registration in SAM, use the tool below to check the status

 

Check SAM Status Here

Need to Renew or Register a SAM Registration?

As stated above, one of the requirements to having any sort of set-aside certification, including HUBZone, is having an active and compliant SAM Registration. If you used the tool above and discovered an expiring or missing registration, get started on the process with a CRS today. You do not want to miss out on new or existing business with the federal government due to that non-compliant SAM Registration.

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