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.
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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
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.
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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
What does inactive with SAM.gov mean?
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:
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- Do the process on your own using online resources to guide you (burden of time; 2-3 months)
- 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
What is the SAM letter?
The SAM letter is used to appoint an entity administrator to a SAM Regsitration.
If you need assistance with SAM and the process, reach out tot he USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a CRS will be able to help you answer any general questions you may have.
If you need to check the status for your SAM Registration, use the SAM Lookup Tool by clicking the button below
Who manages CAGE codes?
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:
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- 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
Is a DUNS number the same as an EIN?
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:
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- 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
What are the requirements to register for a SAM?
In oder to register with SAM you must either have a EIN( for businesses) or a social security number(for sole proprietors). USBRI has been offering filing assistance for the last 12 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
Why does my SAM Registration expire?
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:
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- 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