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What NAICS codes qualify for small businesses?

NAICS Codes for Small Business

While your company can have as many NAICS codes as you want, only a certain number of NAICS code qualify a business as a SBA Small Business. To find out, follow the steps below:

    • At the top of this page, hover over “Tools & Services”
    • Select “Small Business Certification Eligibility Calculator
    • Input the appropriate information
      • Primary NAICS Code
      • Average Annual Receipts of the last 3 years
      • Number of W-2 employee
    • Select “Check Small Business Eligibility Now”
    • Allow the page to generate the results and it will tell you if the NAICS code is valid for a Small Business Certification

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM and Small Business Certifications for over 13 years. If you need assistance or have any additional questions, do not hesitate to reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to help  you.

Access the Small Business Calculator Tool by clicking the button below

Need to Renew Your SAM Registration?

A requirement to having any Small Business or Set-Aside Certification is having an active and compliant SAM Registration. If you are unsure if your SAM is active or expiring soon, uses the SAM Status Lookup Tool. Reach out to the USBRI Help Desk if you have any issues or need assistance. You can also view the services page by clicking the button below

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Is DUNS and Bradstreet going away?

DUNS Numbers: Are they going away?

As of early 2022, DUNS (and Bradstreet) no longer assigns the identification for a SAM Registration. DUNS numbers officially transferred to the UEI that same year. If you are unsure of what your UEI number is or need to locate the status of your SAM Registration, follow the steps below:

    • At the top of this page, select “Check SAM and UEI Status” in red
    • Input your legal business name, UEI or CAGE code
    • Solve the security question and select ” Check SAM Status Now”
    • Allow the page to generate a brief summary of your SAM that will include;
      • Expiration Date
      • CAGE code
      • UEI
      • PSC, FSC, NAICS code
      • POCs
      • And more

Another way to access the tool is by clicking below

Need to Register or Renew?

If you need to register or renew your SAM Registration, you can reach out to the USBRI Help Desk or visit the services page by clicking the button below

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Are NAICS Codes five or six digits?

NAICS Codes: 5 or 6 Digits?

NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) uses a six digit coding system used to determine the type of service a company provides. The first two digits represent the sector, the third represents the subsector, the fourth is industry group, fifth is industry, and the last one is the national industry.

Follow the steps below to use the NAICS Code Lookup Tool and find what NAICS code best fits your business:

    • At the top of this page, hover over “Tools & Services”
    • Select “NAICS Code Lookup Tool
    • Input a keyword, phrase, or NAICS code
    • Allow the page to generate a list of NAICS Codes associated with the keyword, phrase, or NAICS code
    • If you are unsatisfied with the results, reach out 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

Need to Register or Renew a SAM Registration?

The NAICS codes are primarily used to identify and determine small businesses. In order to be considered and obtain a certification, you need to register in SAM. If you are unsure of your status, use the SAM Status Lookup Tool and fill in the necessary information. I f you need assistance register or renewing, visit the USBRI Services page by clicking the button below

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Why would I need a NAICS Code?

Why Would I Need a NAICS Code?

The NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code is used to identify what type of service you provide. The NAICS Code is used primarily in SAM Registrations and can be used to determine if you are eligible for a Small Business Certification.

If you are unsure of what your NAICS Code may be, follow the steps below:

    • At the top of this page, hover over “Tools & Services” and select “NAICS Code Lookup Tool
    • Input a keyword, key phrase, or NAICS code an select “Find NAICS Code”
    • Allow the page to generate a list of NAICS codes closely related to the keyword or phrase you input
    • If you are not satisfied with the results, call the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to assist you.

You may also access the tool by clicking below

Need to Register or Renew a SAM Registration?

If your SAM Registration is within 60 days of expiring, begin the renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new policies so get in touch with a CRS today by calling the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the USBRI Services page by clicking below to learn more.

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What do I need to approve my SAM application?

How to Approve SAM Application

To get a SAM application (more commonly known as a SAM Registration) approved, you want to ensure everything is done efficiently. SAM will ask for a plethora of documentation and their policies are continuously changing. USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM Registration and is consistently keeping up-to-date on any and all changes.

If you need assistance or have any questions, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will help you. You can also view the USBRI Contracting Services page by clicking the button below

 

Do You Qualify as a Small Business?

An additional benefit to having a SAM Registration is being able to get certified as a Small Business. If you want to know if you are eligible according to SBA’s Small Business Size Standards, click the button below.

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What is a DUNS number good for?

DUNS Number; What is it good for?

DUNS Number was the old classification system used for SAM Registration’s before it was replaced in 2022 by the UEI. The UEI number is assigned to any and all entities registered in SAM and is required for any federal grants or contracting.

If you are a business of any kind planning to do business with the federal government, you MUST have a SAM Registration. To lookup your UEI, follow the steps below:

    • At the top of this page, select “Check SAM & UEI Status
    • Input your company’s legal business name or CAGE code
    • Complete the security question
    • Select “Check SAM Status NOW”
    • Allow the page to generate a brief summary of your registration which will include:
      • UEI
      • CAGE Code
      • Expiration Date
      • PSC, FSC, and NAICS Codes
      • and more

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

You can also access the tool by clicking below

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Need to Renew or Register?

If your SAM Registration is set to expire in 60 days, begin the renewal process NOW. The SAM Registration processes can be tedious and time consuming as new procedures have been implemented in the last couple of years. If you need assistance or have any questions, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS (Certified Registration Specialist) will be able to help you in any way that they can. You can also view the USBRI services page by clicking below.

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Does my business automatically get a DUNS number?

DUNS Number: Does My Business Automatically Get One?

The way for you company to have received a DUNS number prior to 2022 (when it was phased out and became UEI) would have been to  register in SAM. If you are unsure if you have a SAM Registration, follow the steps below:

    • At the top of this page, select “Check SAM & UEI Status
    • Input your company’s legal business name or CAGE code
    • Complete the security question
    • Select “Check SAM Status NOW”
    • Allow the page to generate a brief summary of your registration which will include:
      • UEI
      • CAGE Code
      • Expiration Date
      • PSC, FSC, and NAICS Codes
      • and more

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

You can also access the tool by clicking below

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Need to Renew or Register?

If your SAM Registration is set to expire in 60 days, begin the renewal process NOW. The SAM Registration processes can be tedious and time consuming as new procedures have been implemented in the last couple of years. If you need assistance or have any questions, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS (Certified Registration Specialist) will be able to help you in any way that they can. You can also view the USBRI services page by clicking below.

What Do You Need Assistance With?

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Do I need a DUNS number for my LLC?

Do I Need a DUNS Number For My LLC?

If you are a business of any kind planning to do business with the federal government, you MUST have a SAM Registration. The DUNS number was phased out in 2022 and replaced by UEI (Unique Entity Identifier). To lookup your UEI, follow the steps below:

    • At the top of this page, select “Check SAM & UEI Status
    • Input your company’s legal business name or CAGE code
    • Complete the security question
    • Select “Check SAM Status NOW”
    • Allow the page to generate a brief summary of your registration which will include:
      • UEI
      • CAGE Code
      • Expiration Date
      • PSC, FSC, and NAICS Codes
      • and more

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

You can also access the tool by clicking below

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Need to Renew or Register?

If your SAM Registration is set to expire in 60 days, begin the renewal process NOW. The SAM Registration processes can be tedious and time consuming as new procedures have been implemented in the last couple of years. If you need assistance or have any questions, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS (Certified Registration Specialist) will be able to help you in any way that they can. You can also view the USBRI services page by clicking below.

What Do You Need Assistance With?

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How do I get my UEI number?

To get a UEI number…

there are generally two ways to approach it. You can either:

    1. Using a firm like USBRI, who will assist you in the SAM Registration and making sure it is compliant and up-to-date.
    2. Using online resources, go through the process on your own.

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

If you are unsure if you have a SAM Registration or not, use the tool by clicking below

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Need to Renew or Register?

If your SAM Registration is set to expire in 60 days, begin the renewal process NOW. The SAM Registration processes can be tedious and time consuming as new procedures have been implemented in the last couple of years. If you need assistance or have any questions, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS (Certified Registration Specialist) will be able to help you in any way that they can. You can also view the USBRI services page by clicking below.

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Do all businesses have a CAGE code?

CAGE Code: Who Has One?

If your business is registered in SAM.gov then you may have a CAGE Code assigned. Only legal entities registered in SAM will have a CAGE Code.

If you re unsure if you have a CAGE Code, follow the steps below:

    • At the top of this page, select “Check SAM & UEI Status
    • Input your company’s legal business name, CAGE code, or UEI
    • Complete the security question
    • Select “Check SAM Status NOW”
    • Allow the page to generate a brief summary of your registration which will include:
      • UEI
      • CAGE Code
      • Expiration Date
      • PSC, FSC, and NAICS Codes
      • and more

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

You can also access the tool by clicking below

Need to Renew or Register?

If your SAM Registration is set to expire in 60 days, begin the renewal process NOW. The SAM Registration processes can be tedious and time consuming as new procedures have been implemented in the last couple of years. If you need assistance or have any questions, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS (Certified Registration Specialist) will be able to help you in any way that they can. You can also view the USBRI services page by clicking below.

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