WOSB vs. WBE
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How do you reactivate an inactive SAM Registration?
To renew an expired SAM, you have two options:
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- Renew on your own using online resources to guide you (burden of time: 2-3 months)
- Going through a firm such as USBRi to take over the registration process for you, only pulling you in when absolutely necessary (burden of time: 2-3 weeks).
USBRI has been offering filing assistance for over 11 years and is consistently on top of any changes in SAM. A Certified Registration Specialist (CRS) will be assigned to you as your direct contact and will guide you through the process, eventually taking over and completing the registration for you.
If you need to find out your SAM Expiration Date, use the Status Check Tool below
Can you use a virtual address for SAM Registration?
What address can you use for SAM?
Unfortunately, you cannot use a virtual address for your SAM Registration. The physical or principal address on the registration must be where your business’s books and records are kept.
Use the tool by clicking below to check the status of your SAM Registration
How do you find out what your NAICS code is?
To find out the NAICS codes that are in your SAM, follow the steps below:
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- At the top of this page, select “Check SAM Status & Details” in red
- Input your company’s legal business name, CAGE code, or UEI and solve the algebraic addition problem
- Allow the page to load and you will see a brief summary of your SAM Registration that includes:
- NAICS Codes
- POC’s
- Expiration Date
- and more
You can also access the lookup tool by clicking the button below
How long does it take to receive a CAGE code?
CAGE Code Timeframe
Typically when a SAM is processed a CAGE code is given to the business 2-3 weeks after it’s been approved.
The CAGE Code search can be found by following the steps below:
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- At the top of this page, select “Check SAM & UEI Status” in red
- Input your company’s legal business name or UEI
- Solve the security questions and select “Check SAM Status NOW”
- Allow the page to generate a brief summary of your SAM Registration including information such as:
- CAGE Code
- Expiration Date
- NAICS, PSC, and FSC Codes
- POC’s
- and more
- If you are unable to find your SAM Registration, contact 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 below
What is a SAM Registration number?
SAM Registration Number
Once a business has completed the registration process and their SAM is approved. A CAGE code (Commercial and Government Entity), is then generated and issued to the entity.
The CAGE Code search can be found by following the steps below:
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- At the top of this page, select “Check SAM & UEI Status” in red
- Input your company’s legal business name or UEI
- Solve the security questions and select “Check SAM Status NOW”
- Allow the page to generate a brief summary of your SAM Registration including information such as:
- CAGE Code
- Expiration Date
- NAICS, PSC, and FSC Codes
- POC’s
- and more
- If you are unable to find your SAM Registration, contact 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 below
How do you know when your SAM expires?
When does SAM Expire?
To determine the expiration date of your SAM registration, you can follow these steps below:
- Navigate to the top of this page and click on the red button titled “Check SAM Expiration Now“
- Enter your UEI, CAGE Code or Company Name and click ‘Check SAM Status Now’
- Results displayed include Expiration Date, Legal Business Name, Legal & Mailing Addresses, UEI, CAGE Code, SAM Status, Purpose of Registration, PSC Codes, NAICS Codes, Business Types, Electronic POC and Government POC
- Click on ‘Renew Registration Now‘ if expired or ready to proceed with annual renewal
Is there a tool to look up my UEI?
UEI Lookup Tool
Your UEI is viewable on your entity’s registration record in SAM.gov. You can also use the tool by following the steps below:
- Navigate to the top of the page and select “Check SAM & UEI Status” in red
- Enter your company’s name, UEI or CAGE code (if known) to locate the registration
- Allow the page to refresh and a quick summary of your SAM Registration will load including your SAM Expiration, UEI, CAGE Code, POCs, NAICS Codes, etc.
If you are unsure that you have a SAM Registration, click the button below
What’s the difference between EIN and UEI?
EIN vs UEI
EIN numbers, also known as federal tax IDs, are given by the IRS for tax purposes. As for UEI numbers are issued strictly by SAM.gov.
If you are unsure that you have a SAM Registration, click the button below
Where do I look up my UEI?
An Unique Entity Identity is number generated and given from SAM, System Award Management. In order to obtain this number you must be registered with SAM.
If you are unsure that you have a SAM Registration, click the button below