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Can you use EIN instead of DUNS number?

No, an EIN and DUNS are two separate identification. EIN is the Employer Identification Number assigned by the IRS and the DUNS number is is the former identification (replaced by UEI in 2022) used by SAM. If you are unsure of what your UEI number may be, use the tool by following 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 if known)
    • Allow the page to reload and generate a brief summary of your SAM Registration including
      • CAGE Code
      • UEI
      • Expiration Date
      • NAICS Codes
      • and more

You can also access the tool by clicking the button below

Need to renew?

If your registration is set to expire in the next 60 days, USBRI recommends starting the renewal process now. To begin the renewal, contact our help desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the renewal page by clicking the button below.

Who needs an NCAGE code?

Any entity located outside of the U.S. and its’ territories must have an NCAGE code assigned by NATO. If you are unsure if you have a CAGE Code or not, 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 if known)
    • Allow the page to reload and generate a brief summary of your SAM Registration including
      • CAGE Code
      • UEI
      • Expiration Date
      • NAICS Codes
      • and more

You can also access the tool by clicking the button below

Need to renew?

If your registration is set to expire in the next 60 days, USBRI recommends starting the renewal process now. To begin the renewal, contact our help desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the renewal page by clicking the button below.

What is the purpose of a CAGE code?

According to the DLA, the purpose of a CAGE Code is to provide a standardized method of identifying a given facility at a specific location. If you are unsure of what your CAGE code is, 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 if known)
    • Allow the page to reload and generate a brief summary of your SAM Registration including
      • CAGE Code
      • UEI
      • Expiration Date
      • NAICS Codes
      • and more

You can also access the tool by clicking the button below

Need to renew?

If your registration is set to expire in the next 60 days, USBRI recommends starting the renewal process now. To begin the renewal, contact our help desk at 1-888-646-9998. You can also browse the renewal page by clicking the button below.

Is a CAGE code the same as a DUNS number?

No, a CAGE Code is not the same thing as a DUNS number. CAGE Codes are assigned by DLA (Defense Logistics Agency) while the DUNS number was the old identification system, replaced by UEI in 2022. If you are unsure of your UEI or CAGE Code, 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 if known)
    • Allow the page to reload and generate a brief summary of your SAM Registration including
      • CAGE Code
      • UEI
      • Expiration Date
      • NAICS Codes
      • and more

You can also access the tool by clicking the button below

Need to renew?

If your registration is set to expire in the next 60 days, USBRI is recommending to begin the renewal process NOW. Call our help desk at 1-888-646-9998 for any assistance you may need. You can also browse the renewal page by clicking the button below.

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What’s the difference between signing up and registering with SAM?

When you are signing up with SAM, you are only creating your own individual user account. When you register with SAM, that is when you a registering an entity. if you are unsure if you have a SAM Registration, 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 number
    • Allow the page to reload and generate a brief summary of your SAM Registration that will include
      • Expiration Date
      • NAICS Code
      • POC’s
      • and more

You can also access the tool by clicking the button below

Need to renew?

If your SAM Registration’s expiration date is within 60 days, then it’s time to begin the renewal process. For assistance, you can reach out to our help desk at 1-888-646-9998 and begin. You can also browse our renewal page by clicking below.

What’s the difference between signing up and registering with SAM.gov?

When you are signing up with SAM.gov, you are only creating your own individual user account. When you register with SAM.gov, that is when you a registering an entity. if you are unsure if you have a SAM.gov Registration, 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 number
    • Allow the page to reload and generate a brief summary of your SAM Registration that will include
      • Expiration Date
      • NAICS Code
      • POC’s
      • and more

You can also access the tool by clicking the button below

Need to renew?

If your SAM Registration’s expiration date is within 60 days, then it’s time to begin the renewal process. For assistance, you can reach out to our help desk at 1-888-646-9998 and begin. You can also browse our renewal page by clicking below.

Do I need an account to use SAM.gov?

In order to do a SAM Registration, you must have a SAM.gov user account. If you need assistance on setting up a SAM.gov account and getting, USBRI has been offering SAM Filing Assistance for over 12 years. You can browse our services page by clicking the button below or calling our help desk at 1-888-646-9997.

Do you qualify as a small business?

If you are curious about your eligibility to receive a Small Business Certification or any Set-Aside Certifications, use the Small Business Calculator by clicking the button below.

What is the DSBS Profile Grade?

Receiving an email with the subject of a DSBS “profile grade” is a marketing campaign from a company soliciting their services. If you received an email stating that your Dynamic Small Business Search or Small Business Administration (“DSBS” OR “SBA”) profile has a “grade”, follow these suggested steps:

    • Read the fine print at the bottom of the email before anything else
    • Be cautious clicking on links or downloading any attachments
    • Check the email address of the sender. Any email from the Federal Government ends with a “.gov” or “.mil, if not, then it is most likely a creative marketing email from a private organization offering services
    • Be highly cautious taking any immediate actions from incoming calls or emails regarding any of these topics
    • If you are unsure, feel free to reach out to USBRI for advice or assistance

A number of these particular emails seem to speak of a an entity’s SBS “profile” grade in order to get a response from the email receiver. Your “DSBS profile” does NOT have a grade. As long as your SAM Registration is active, your Small Business Certification will also remain active. Check the status of your SAM Registration by selecting the button below.

Need to renew?

If you need to renew your SAM Registration, give our help desk a call at 1-888-646-9998 and one of our Certified Registration Specialists would ne happy to assist you. You can also browse our renewal page by clicking the button below.

What is the SBS Profile Grade?

Receiving an email with the subject of a SBS “profile grade” is a marketing campaign from a company soliciting their services. If you received an email stating that your Dynamic Small Business Search or Small Business Administration (“DSBS” OR “SBA”) profile has a “grade”, follow these suggested steps:

    • Read the fine print at the bottom of the email before anything else
    • Be cautious clicking on links or downloading any attachments
    • Check the email address of the sender. Any email from the Federal Government ends with a “.gov” or “.mil, if not, then it is most likely a creative marketing email from a private organization offering services
    • Be highly cautious taking any immediate actions from incoming calls or emails regarding any of these topics
    • If you are unsure, feel free to reach out to USBRI for advice or assistance

A number of these particular emails seem to speak of a an entity’s SBS “profile” grade in order to get a response from the email receiver. Your “SBS or DSBS profile” does NOT have a grade. As long as your SAM Registration is active, your Small Business Certification will also remain active. Check the status of your SAM Registration by selecting the button below.

Need to renew?

If you need to renew your SAM Registration, give our help desk a call at 1-888-646-9998 and one of our Certified Registration Specialists would ne happy to assist you. You can also browse our renewal page by clicking the button below.

What NAICS code applies to my business?

The NAICS codes that apply to your business depend on what type of business you provide. To lookup a NAICS Code, use the tool by following the steps below:

    • Near the top of this page, hover over “TOOLS & SERVICES” and select NAICS Code Lookup Tool
    • On the right side of the page, enter in a keyword to find a NAICS code, for example:
      • Engineering
      • Construction
      • Roofing
    • Select “Find NAICS Code” and allow the page to generate the NAICS Codes associated with that keywords

You can also access the NAICS Code Lookup Tool by clicking the button below

What NAICS code applies to my business

Do you know your SAM Registration status?

If you are unsure of the status of your SAM Registration, use the tool by clicking on the button below