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Can a business lose its HUBZone Certification? If so, what might cause this to happen?

There are a few factors that could go into why a business to lose its HUBZone Certification:

    • Expired SAM Registration (click below to see if your SAM is still active)
    • No longer qualifies
      • Principal office no longer in a HUBZone
      • 35% of FTE (Full-Time Employees) do NOT reside in a HUBZone anymore
      • No longer meets SBA size standards (use the tool below to find out if you do)
    • Did not recertify in time
      • Entities MUST recertify either 30 days BEFORE or 30 days AFTER the expiration date of the certification

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM and Set-Aside Certifications for over 12 years. If you have an issues or need assistance, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to help you.

As mentioned above, two of the requirements to being HUBZone certified are being active in SAM as well as qualifying as a small business, meeting the SBA’s size standards. If you are unsure if you qualify as a small business or have a SAM Registration, use the tools by clicking the buttons below.

Need to Register or Renew in SAM?

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 long does it typically take to get approved for HUBZone?

The general time frame for getting approved for a HUBZone Certification is 1-2 months. This all depends on if the documents uploaded are acceptable, all information entered correctly, and there are no issues with the SAM Registration.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for both SAM and Set-Aside certifications since 2011. If you need assistance with either of those or have any general questions, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a dedicated CRS (Certified Registration Specialist) will be able to help you any way that they can.

Two of the main requirements to being HUBZone certified are being active in SAM as well as qualifying as a small business, meeting the SBA’s size standards. If you are unsure if you qualify as a small business or have a SAM Registration, use the tools by clicking the buttons below.

Need to Register or Renew in SAM?

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 does a business qualify for the HUBZone Certification?

The qualifications for a HUBZone Certification consist of:

    • Principle office must be located in a HUBZone
    • 35% of all FTE must reside in a HUBZone
    • Person applying must be a U.S. citizen
    • Must meet SBA Size Standards
    • Have an ACTIVE and compliant SAM Registration

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM and Set-Aside Certifications for over 12 years. If you have an issues or need assistance, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to help you.

As mentioned above, two of the requirements to being HUBZone certified are being active in SAM as well as qualifying as a small business, meeting the SBA’s size standards. If you are unsure if you qualify as a small business or have a SAM Registration, use the tools by clicking the buttons below.

Need to Register or Renew in SAM?

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 HUBZone Certification, and what are its primary benefits?

HUBZone Certification Benefits

The HUBZone Certification program is a small business set-aside certification that is presented by the Small Business Administration (SBA). There are many benefits to being HUBZone certified, but it’s primary one is being awarded contracts that specifically go to HUBZone certified businesses. There are certain federal contracts or grants that must be awarded to those in a HUBZone. so if you are certified you will be a recipient of them.

Two of the main requirements to being HUBZone certified are being active in SAM as well as qualifying as a small business, meeting the SBA’s size standards. If you are unsure if you qualify as a small business or have a SAM Registration, use the tools by clicking the buttons below.

 

Need to Register or Renew in SAM?

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 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:

  1. Navigate to the top of this page and click on the red button titled “Check SAM Expiration Now
  2. Enter your UEI, CAGE Code or Company Name and click ‘Check SAM Status Now’
  3. 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
  4. Click on ‘Renew Registration Now‘ if expired or ready to proceed with annual renewal

Need to Register or Renew?

If you need assistance reach out the the Help Desk or click the button above

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

Need to Register or Renew?

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

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is set to expire or you do not have one, begin the renewal/registration process now. You do not want to miss out on federal contracting opportunities due to a lapsed SAM Registration. Call the USBRI Help Desk for assistance or begin now by going to the services page by clicking the button below.

What information is required for SAM registration?

Information for SAM

Information that is required for SAM is any and all pertaining to the validity and proof of business.

If you need assistance with SAM, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to assist you. USBRI has been helping small businesses with SAM and federal certifications for 13 years.

If you are unsure of the status of your SAM Registration, 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

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

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is set to expire or you do not have one, begin the renewal/registration process NOW. You do not want to miss out on federal contracting opportunities due to a lapsed SAM Registration. Call the USBRI Help Desk for assistance or begin now by going to the services page by clicking the button below.

How long does it take to renew my SAM Registration?

The duration to renew a SAM Registration is taking anywhere from 4-6 weeks due to new policies implemented with SAM and/or CAGE/DLA. If you are looking to do the process on your own, it can take anywhere from 2-3 months provided there are no pushbacks with the validation or documentation.

USBRI has been helping small businesses register in SAM for over 12 years. Ensuring your business is compliant with SAM, a dedicated CRS will take over the process for you until completion. If you have questions or need assistance, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998.

If you are unsure of the status of your SAM Registration, use the SAM Status 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