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

Posted on by Joe Klein

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.

Small Business Calculator
SAM Status Lookup Tool

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

Renew or Register in SAM

 

How long does it typically take to get approved for HUBZone?

Posted on by Joe Klein

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.

Small Business Calculator
SAM Status Lookup Tool

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

Renew or Register in SAM

How does a business qualify for the HUBZone Certification?

Posted on by Joe Klein

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.

Small Business Calculator
SAM Status Lookup Tool

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

Renew or Register in SAM

What is the HUBZone Certification, and what are its primary benefits?

Posted on by Joe Klein

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.

 

Small Business Calculator
SAM Status Lookup Tool

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

Renew or Register in SAM

What information is required for SAM registration?

Posted on by Joe Klein

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

SAM 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

Renew or Register in SAM

How long does it take to renew my SAM Registration?

Posted on by Joe Klein

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

SAM 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

Renew or Register in SAM

What does inactive with SAM.gov mean?

Posted on by Joe Klein

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

SAM 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

Renew or Register in SAM

Who manages CAGE codes?

Posted on by Joe Klein

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

SAM 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

Renew or Register in SAM

Is a DUNS number the same as an EIN?

Posted on by Joe Klein

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

SAM 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

Renew or Register in SAM

Why does my SAM Registration expire?

Posted on by Joe Klein

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

SAM Status Lookup Tool

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.

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