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How do I determine if my project or organization qualifies for a specific federal grant?

The main and most important requirement to qualify for ANY federal grant is having an active and compliant SAM registration.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for over 12 years. A CRS will handle the process for you, making federal contracting registration easier for you. Reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 for any questions.

If you are unsure if you have a SAM Registration, use the Lookup Tool by clicking the button below

Need to Register or Renew in SAM?

If your SAM Registration expires soon or you do not have one, begin the registration/renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new procedures, so you do not want to miss out on any federal contracting opportunites due to the missing or lapsed regsitration. Begin today with a CRS to ease the headache and have a specialist take care of it for you by clicking below.

How do I register my organization with the System for Award Management (SAM)?

To register an organization with SAM, you have two primary options:

    1. Using online resources, complete the registration process on your own (burden of time; 2-4 months)
        • Due to missed emails or documentation, it may take longer
    2. Have a specialist (Certified Registration Specialist or CRS) facilitate the process for you to completion, making sure it’s compliant with SAM and its guidlines.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for over 12 years. A CRS will handle the process for you, making federal contracting registration easier for you. Reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 for any questions.

If you are unsure if you have a SAM Registration, use the Lookup Tool by clicking the button below

Need to Register or Renew in SAM?

If your SAM Registration expires soon or you do not have one, begin the registration/renewal process NOW. Processing times are taking longer due to new procedures, so you do not want to miss out on any federal contracting opportunites due to the missing or lapsed regsitration. Begin today with a CRS to ease the headache and have a specialist take care of it for you by clicking below.

What happens when a HUBZone expires?

According to SBA, if you see an expiration date for your HUBZone Certification, it means you will no longer qualify on that expiration date. Some of the requirements are listed below:

    • Principal office must reside in a HUBZone
    • 35% of W-2 full time employees must reside in a HUBZone
    • Must meet Small Business Size Standards set forth by the SBA

If you would like to read more about the HUBZone Certification and your eligibility, click the button below

Do you know your SAM Registration status?

An additional requirement to having a HUBZone Certification is you must have an ACTIVE registration in SAM. If you are unsure of your status, use the Lookup Tool by clicking below

How do I update an existing entity registration in SAM.gov?

To update an existing SAM registration, you have a couple of options:

    • Using online resources, you can stumble through the registration given everything is done correctly and all necessary documentation is uploaded (2-3 months)
    • Using a filing service such as USBRI to assist you with the process to completion and making sure everything is compliant (4-6 weeks)

How can I see my Unique Entity ID or entity registration record?

To find your SAM Registration entity record or UEI, follow the steps below:

    • At the top of this page, select “SAM & UEI Status Check”
    • Input your company’s legal business name, CAGE code, or UEI
    • Solve the security question and select “Check SAM Status NOW” button in blue
    • Allow the page to generate a brief summary that will include:
      • Expiration Date
      • CAGE Code
      • UEI
      • Primary NAICS Code
      • Primary POC’s
      • PSC and FSC Codes
      • and more
    • If you are having any issues, reach out to 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?

If you checked your SAM Registration status and its set to expire in the next 4-6 weeks (or you don’t have one), start the renewal process now. Processing times are taking longer due to new procedures with SAM and USBRI is urging those who have ongoing contracting work with the federal government to start now. You do not want to miss out on payments due to a missed or lapsed registration. Begin the process now with a CRS by clicking the button below.

How do I get grants and contracts from the federal government?

In order to do any business with the federal government, businesses must be registered with the System Awards Management(SAM). Applying for a SAM can be tedious and overwhelming. USBRI has been offering filing assistance for the last 13 years. If you have any questions regarding SAM reach out to the USBRI Help Desk 1-888-646-9998.

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 much does applying to GSA cost?

Initially there are no cost to an application or additional fees when applying to GSA. Before you can proceed further you must be registered with SAM. However these can be tedious and overwhelming when first registering. USBRI has been offering filing assistance for the last 13 years. If you have questions or need any help with anything regarding SAM, please reach out to USBRI Help Desk 1-888-646-9998.

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’s considered Economically Disadvantaged?

What’s Considered Economically Disadvantaged

When referring to economically disadvantaged businesses, those parameters are set by the SBA(Small Business Administration). Commonly know classes would include, Minority Owned/8(a), Woman Owned, and Veteran Owned businesses. Before you consider your business under one of these certifications you must be registered under SAM. USBRI has been offering filing assistance for the last 13 years. If you have any questions regarding SAM reach out to the USBRI Help Desk 1-888-646-9998.

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.

Do vendors need a UEI number?

Do Vendors Need a UEI?

Whether vendors are required to have a UEI or not is up to the prime contractor or grant officer.

If you are unsure if a vendor have a UEI, follow the steps below:

    • At the top of this page, select “Check SAM & UEI 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
      • Expiration Date
      • Primary NAICS Codes
      • PSC and FSC Codes
      • Primary POC’s
      • and more
    • If you are having trouble, do not hesitate to reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998.

You can also access the tool by clicking the button below

Need to Register or Renew?

If you checked your SAM Registration status and its set to expire in the next 4-6 weeks (or you don’t have one), start the renewal process now. Processing times are taking longer due to new procedures with SAM and USBRI is urging those who have ongoing contracting work with the federal government to start now. You do not want to miss out on payments due to a missed or lapsed registration. Begin the process now with a CRS by clicking the button below.

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

In 2022, the Duns and Bradstreet (DUNS) number was phased out and replaced with SAM’s own Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Obtaining that UEI is part of the process of registering in SAM, so you don’t “need” a UEI as you automatically receive one when you register for the first time.

If you are unsure if you have a UEI, follow the steps below:

    • At the top of this page, select “SAM * UEI Status Tool”
    • 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
      • Expiration Date
      • Primary NAICS Codes
      • PSC and FSC Codes
      • Primary POC’s
      • and more
    • If you are having trouble, do not hesitate to reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998.

You can also access the tool by clicking the button below

Need to Register or Renew?

If you checked your SAM Registration status and its set to expire in the next 4-6 weeks (or you don’t have one), start the renewal process now. Processing times are taking longer due to new procedures with SAM and USBRI is urging those who have ongoing contracting work with the federal government to start now. You do not want to miss out on payments due to a missed or lapsed registration. Begin the process now with a CRS by clicking the button below.