Author: Johnna Geiger

Signing up for SAM.gov, the System for Award Management, is a critical step for businesses, non-profits, and other entities looking to do business with the federal government, either through contracts or receiving grants. It can be a daunting task as there are many steps and requirements involved in order to ensure compliance with current standards. Here is a basic overview of what you will need to do to activate a SAM Registration:

• Gather Required Documentation
• Create a SAM Account
• Enter your Entity’s Information
• Complete the Registration
• Pass the Validation Steps (may take 3-4 weeks)
• Acquire UEI and CAGE Code

This process can be time consuming and tedious, which is why USBRI has assisted businesses with it since 2011. If you are running to issues with your SAM Registration, or do not have time to wait on the process, use the button below to request help from a Certified Registration Specialist. If you need a UEI, or are unsure if you have one, USBRI can assist with the entire process. We have been helping businesses for over 11 years with registering and renewing SAM Registrations, as well as other Federal Certifications. Call the Help Desk at (888) 646-9998 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm EST to find out more about how USBRI can help you get started with government contracting.

In order to make changes to your physical and or mailing addresses in SAM.gov, you must have an active Entity Administrator SAM.gov User Account along with the necessary permissions to update that particular entity’s registration information details. You will also need to provide documentation to support the change in said address, as well as wait for the changes to go through the review and approval process by the IRS and DLA (Defense Logistics Agency).

 

Remember, keeping your SAM.gov registration active and up-to-date at all times is crucial for maintaining eligibility for federal contracts and grants and well as avoiding any other issues once a SAM Registration expires and all payments owed will go on hold until the situation is rectified. Having an expired or inaccurate SAM Registration not only places all payments on hold, it will dramatically reduce your probability of winning a new federal contract or grant.

 

USBRI has been helping businesses for over 11 years with registering and renewing SAM Registrations, as well as other Federal Certifications. Call the Help Desk at (888) 646-9998 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm EST to find out more about how USBRI can help you get started with government contracting.

You can use a P.O. Box for your mailing address in SAM.gov registration. However, for the physical address of your entity, SAM.gov requires a street address. This distinction is important because while the mailing address can be a P.O. Box, allowing for flexibility in where you receive business correspondence, the physical address must accurately reflect your entity’s actual physical location for verification and legal purposes.

When registering or updating your information in SAM.gov, ensure that you provide both types of addresses correctly to comply with the registration requirements and to facilitate any necessary contact or verification by federal agencies.

If you need assistance with navigating what address to use, a Certified Registration Specialist (CRS) can help with the registration process. Call the Help Desk at (888) 646-9998 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm EST to find out more about how USBRI can help you get started with government contracting.