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How does a business qualify for the HUBZone Certification?

Posted on by Noah King

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 Noah King

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

How do you reactivate an inactive SAM Registration?

Posted on by Naima Densemo

To renew an expired SAM, you have two options:

    • Renew on your own using online resources to guide you (burden of time: 2-3 months)
    • Going through a firm such as USBRi to take over the registration process for you, only pulling you in when absolutely necessary (burden of time: 2-3 weeks).

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for over 11 years and is consistently on top of any changes in SAM. A Certified Registration Specialist (CRS) will be assigned to you as your direct contact  and will guide you through the process, eventually taking over and completing the registration for you.

If you need to find out your SAM Expiration Date, use the Status Check Tool below

SAM Status Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew?

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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Can you use a virtual address for SAM Registration?

Posted on by Naima Densemo

What address can you use for SAM?

Unfortunately, you cannot use a virtual address for your SAM Registration. The physical or principal address on the registration must be where your business’s books and records are kept.

Use the tool by clicking below to check the status of your SAM Registration

Check SAM Status Here

Need to renew?

If you are ready to start the renewal process and are in need of assistance, you can call our help desk at 1-888-646-9998.  You can also browse our renewal page by clicking below.

Renew SAM Registration

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How do you find out what your NAICS code is?

Posted on by Naima Densemo

To find out the NAICS codes that are in your SAM, 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 and solve the algebraic addition problem
    • Allow the page to load and you will see a brief summary of your SAM Registration that includes:
      • NAICS Codes
      • POC’s
      • Expiration Date
      • and more

You can also access the lookup tool by clicking the button below

SAM Status Lookup Tool

Need to renew?

If your expiration date is within 60 days, we recommend starting the renewal process now. To start, reach out to our help desk at 1-888-646-9998 with any assistance you may need. You  can also browse the renewal page by clicking the button below.

Renew SAM Registration

Why are NAICS codes necessary with SAM?

Posted on by Noah King

NAICS codes are necessary when registering in SAM so grant and contracting officers can know what type of service you provide. NAICS codes consist of 6 digits and are assigned by the Census.gov. If you are unsure what the NAICS codes associated with your SAM Registration are, use the SAM Status Lookup Tool to find out.

If you need to find the NAICS code for a specific service, use the NAICS Code Lookup Tool by clicking the button below

 

NAICS Code Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew a SAM Registration?

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 receive a CAGE code?

Posted on by Naima Densemo

CAGE Code Timeframe

Typically when a SAM is processed a CAGE code is given to the business 2-3 weeks after it’s been approved.

The CAGE Code search can be found by following the steps below:

    • At the top of this page, select “Check SAM & UEI Status” in red
    • Input your company’s legal business name or UEI
    • Solve the security questions and select “Check SAM Status NOW”
    • Allow the page to generate a brief summary of your SAM Registration including information such as:
      • CAGE Code
      • Expiration Date
      • NAICS, PSC, and FSC Codes
      • POC’s
      • and more
    • If you are unable to find your SAM Registration, contact 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 below

SAM Status Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew?

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.

USBRI Contracting Services
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What is a SAM Registration number?

Posted on by Naima Densemo

SAM Registration Number

Once a business has completed the registration process and their SAM is approved. A CAGE code (Commercial and Government Entity), is then generated and issued to the entity.

The CAGE Code search can be found by following the steps below:

    • At the top of this page, select “Check SAM & UEI Status” in red
    • Input your company’s legal business name or UEI
    • Solve the security questions and select “Check SAM Status NOW”
    • Allow the page to generate a brief summary of your SAM Registration including information such as:
      • CAGE Code
      • Expiration Date
      • NAICS, PSC, and FSC Codes
      • POC’s
      • and more
    • If you are unable to find your SAM Registration, contact 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 below

SAM Status Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew?

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.

USBRI Contracting Services
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How do you know when your SAM expires?

Posted on by Naima Densemo

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
SAM Status Look Up Tool

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?

Posted on by Naima Densemo

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

Check SAM & UEI Status

Need to Register or Renew?

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