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What does inactive with SAM.gov mean?

An expired or inactive SAM.gov registration means you will no longer receive any payments from grants or contracts until it is active again. To reactivate, you have two options:

    1. Do the process on your own using online resources to guide you (burden of time; 2-3 months)
    2. Use a filing assistance firm such as USBRI to assist you with the SAM Registration (4-6 weeks).

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for over 11 years and continue to stay on top of any changes with SAM. If you have any questions or need assistance in any way, contact the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998.

If you are unsure about your registration status, use the lookup tool by clicking below

Need to Renew or Register?

If your registration is missing or expiring soon, begin the process with a CRS today. Complications can arise at anytime through the registration process. Having a specialist go through this with you will ensure that there are little to no complications for you. If you are ready, reach out to the help desk for more information or click the button below

What is the SAM letter?

The SAM letter is used to appoint an entity administrator to a SAM Regsitration.

If you need assistance with SAM and the process, reach out tot he USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to help you answer any general questions you may have.

If you need to check the status for your SAM Registration, use the SAM Lookup Tool by clicking the button below

Need to Renew or Register?

If your registration is missing or expiring soon, begin the process with a CRS today. Complications can arise at anytime through the registration process. Having a specialist go through this with you will ensure that there are little to no complications for you. If you are ready, reach out to the help desk for more information or click the button below

Who manages CAGE codes?

The assignment of CAGE Codes is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency of the US military (dla.mil). Once your SAM Registration goes through IRS validation, it will go through CAGE and you will be assigned (new SAM) or reviewed (renewal) by DLA. If you are unsure of your SAM Registration status, follow the steps below:

    • At the top of this page, select “Check SAM Status & Details” in red
    • Input your company’s legal business name, CAGE code, or UEI
    • A brief summary of your SAM Registration will generate which will include:
      • Expiration Date
      • NAICS Codes
      • POC’s
      • and more

You can also use the tool by clicking the button below

Need to Renew or Register?

If your registration is missing or expiring soon, begin the process with a CRS today. Complications can arise at anytime through the registration process. Having a specialist go through this with you will ensure that there are little to no complications for you. If you are ready, reach out to the help desk for more information or click the button below

Is a DUNS number the same as an EIN?

Is there a difference between DUNS and EIN or TIN?

No, the UEI (formerly DUNS) number and your EIN or TIN (taxpayer identification) are not the same thing. To find out your registrations UEI number, follow the steps below:

    • At the top of this page, select Check SAM Status & Details
    • Input your company’s name or CAGE code
    • Then, a brief summary of your SAM Registration will generate including:
      • UEI
      • Expiration date
      • POC’s
      • NAICS Codes
      • and more

Another way to access the Lookup Tool is by clicking the button below

Need to Renew or Register?

If your registration is missing or expiring soon, begin the process with a CRS today. Complications can arise at anytime through the registration process. Having a specialist go through this with you will ensure that there are little to no complications for you. If you are ready, reach out to the help desk for more information or click the button below

Why does my SAM Registration expire?

Your SAM Registration expires annually and must be renewed. If you have not logged in since the previous time the registration was completed, then it is most likely expired. To check the status, follow the steps below:

    • At the top of this page, select “Check SAM & UEI Status” in red
    • Input your company’s CAGE Code, legal business name, or UEI
    • Allow the page to generate the brief summary of  the SAM Registration with details such as
      • Expiration Date
      • NAICS Codes
      • POC’s
      • and more

You can also access the SAM Status Lookup Tool by clicking the button below

Need to Renew Your Registration?

If your SAM Registration is set to expire within the next 60 days, USBRI recommends starting the renewal process now to avoid complications with new procedures. If you are ready to begin, you can call our help desk at 1-888-646-9998 or click the button below to check out and a CRS will be in contact with you within 24 hours.

 

What is the SAM.gov Lookup?

The SAM.gov Lookup Tool is an easy way for you to check the status of your SAM Registration. Follow the steps below to use the status check tool:

  • At the top of this page, select “Check SAM & UEI Status” in red
  • Input your company’s legal business name, CAGE, or UEI
  • Answer the bot security question and select “Check SAM Status NOW”
  • Allow the page to generate a brief summary of your SAM Registration that includes:
    • Expiration Date
    • NAICS, FSC, and PSC codes
    • POC’s
    • and more

You can also use the lookup tool by clicking below

Need to Renew or Register?

If your registration is missing or expiring soon, begin the process with a CRS today. Complications can arise at anytime through the registration process. Having a specialist go through this with you will ensure that there are little to no complications for you. If you are ready, reach out to the help desk for more information or click the button below

How do I set up and use a SAM.gov system account?

To set up a SAM account, you must use an email and phone number related to your business. If the email is personal and you are listed as a POC, it may kick back your registration (and you CANNOT change your email in SAM). You will need to verify your identify and forms of communication and then you ready to use SAM.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM and SBA Certifications for over 12 years. If you have questions or need assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to assist you.

If you unsure of the status of your SAM Registration, use the button below to use the Status Lookup Tool

Need to Renew or Register?

If your registration is missing or expiring soon, begin the process with a CRS today. Complications can arise at anytime through the registration process. Having a specialist go through this with you will ensure that there are little to no complications for you. If you are ready, reach out to the help desk for more information or click the button below

 

What is the purpose of a capabilities statement?

The purpose of a capabilities statement is for you to show off the goods and services that you provide as a business. Prime contractors and contracting officer often as for a capability statement so they can get an idea of what provide as a business. This is especially important if you are looking to be sought out by contracting officers, who will be able to find you in the small business database search.

Once you or a CRS specialist has completed your SAM Registration, you may qualify for a small business certification. Use the Small Business Calculator Tool by clicking the button below and find out if you meet the requirements

 

SAM Registration Status

If you are unsure of the status of your SAM Registration, use the Status Check tool by clicking the area at the top labeled “SAM & UEI Status”. When you have determined the status of your registration, if one was found, begin the renewal or registration process NOW. You do not want to miss out on government contracting or grant work due to a lapsed or missing registration.

If you need a CRS to assist you with the process, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 or click the button below. After payment is received, a CRS will be in contact with you in the next 24 business hours.

Does every company have a DUNS number?

As of April of 2022, the DUNS number identification system was phased out and replaced by SAM’s own UEI (Unique Entity Identifier). If you did not received a notifcation for SAM or of unsure if/what your UEI is, follow the steps below:

    • At the top of this page, select “Check UEI and Expiration Status”
    • Input your company’s FULL legal business name or CAGE Code (if known)
    • Solve the security question and select “Check SAM Status NOW”
    • Allow the page to generate a brief summary of your SAM Registration that includes:
      • UEI (and CAGE Code)
      • Expiration Date
      • Primary NAICS Codes
      • PSC and FSC Codes
      • Primary POC’s
      • and more
    • If for any reason the tool is not working, please contact the Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998

You can also access the tool by clicking the button below

 

Need to Renew or Register?

If your registration is missing or expiring soon, begin the process with a CRS today. Complications can arise at anytime through the registration process. Having a specialist go through this with you will ensure that there are little to no complications for you. If you are ready, reach out to the help desk for more information or click the button below

Do you still need a DUNS number to register with SAM?

As of April of 2022, the DUNS number identification system was phased out and replaced by SAM’s own UEI (Unique Entity Identifier). If you did not received a notifcation for SAM or of unsure if/what your UEI is, follow the steps below:

    • At the top of this page, select “Check UEI and Expiration Status”
    • Input your company’s FULL legal business name or CAGE Code (if known)
    • Solve the security question and select “Check SAM Status NOW”
    • Allow the page to generate a brief summary of your SAM Registration that includes:
      • UEI (and CAGE Code)
      • Expiration Date
      • Primary NAICS Codes
      • PSC and FSC Codes
      • Primary POC’s
      • and more
    • If for any reason the tool is not working, please contact the Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998

You can also access the tool by clicking the button below

 

Need to Renew or Register?

If your registration is missing or expiring soon, begin the process with a CRS today. Complications can arise at anytime through the registration process. Having a specialist go through this with you will ensure that there are little to no complications for you. If you are ready, reach out to the help desk for more information or click the button below