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Is the SAM.gov Account Number the same as a CAGE Code?

Posted on January 2, 2024January 5, 2024 by Joe Klein

The SAM.gov account “number” is more commonly referred to as a UEI (Unique Entity Identifier). It is a separate alphanumeric code from a CAGE code. To find out what your UEI is, follow the steps below:

At the top of this page, select the “Check SAM Status & Details” button in red.
Input your company’s name (must be the Legal Business Name) or CAGE code, solve the security check question, and select “Check SAM Status NOW”
After the page reloads, you will see the current status of your SAM Registration including your UEI, CAGE code, NAICS codes, POC’s, and more.

You can also access the SAM Lookup Tool by clicking the button below

SAM Lookup Tool

Need to renew?

If your SAM registration is set to expire in the next 60 days, give our help desk a call at 1-888-646-9998 and one of our Certified Registration Specialists would be happy to help you. You can also browse our renewal page by clicking the button below.

Renew SAM Registration

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Is the SAM Account Number the same as a CAGE Code?

Posted on December 29, 2023January 5, 2024 by Joe Klein

Your “SAM Account Number” (more commonly referenced as the UEI) is not the same as a CAGE Code. The UEI is a 12 character alphanumerical “number” while the CAGE code is only 5 characters.

If you need to find out your CAGE code or UEI, use the SAM Lookup Tool by clicking the button below

SAM Lookup Tool

Need to Register or Renew?

If you need to register or renew, contact our help desk at 1-888-646-9998 to speak to a CRS (Certified Registration Specialist) and discuss the process. You can also browse our page by clicking the button below.

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Do nonprofits need a DUNS number?

Posted on December 28, 2023January 8, 2024 by Joe Klein

In April 2022, SAM.gov discounted the “DUNS” number and is now known as a UEI (Unique Entity identifier) number. Any business, non-profit or for-profit, that is wanting to do business with the federal government MUST register in SAM.gov and have UEI. If you think you may have a registration and need to look up the UEI number, follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to the top of this page and select the “Check SAM Expiration Now” button in red
2. Input your company’s name or CAGE code
3. After the page loads, a brief summary of your registration will generate with items including:
  - - UEI
    - NAICS Codes
    - POC’s
    - and more

You can also access the SAM Lookup Tool by clicking the button below

SAM Lookup Tool

Need to renew or register?

In order to do bid on federal contracts or grants, you must have an ACTIVE registration in SAM.gov. If you are ready to begin the process, you can call our help desk at 1-888-646-9998 or browse our registration page by clicking the button below.

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Do nonprofits have a UEI?

Posted on December 28, 2023January 5, 2024 by Joe Klein

Yes. Any business, non-profit or for-profit, that is wanting to do business with the federal government MUST register in SAM.gov and have UEI. If you think you may have a registration and need to look up the UEI number, follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to the top of this page and select the “Check SAM Expiration Now” button in red
2. Input your company’s name or CAGE code
3. After the page loads, a brief summary of your registration will generate with items including:
  - UEI
  - NAICS Codes
  - POC’s
  - and more

You can also access the SAM Lookup Tool by clicking the button below

SAM Lookup Tool

Need to renew or register?

View Services Offered

Is a UEI the same as a tax ID?

Posted on December 28, 2023June 12, 2024 by Joe Klein

A UEI is NOT the same as a tax ID (or EIN). Your UEI is issued by the System for Award Management (SAM) while your EIN is issued by the IRS.

If you are unsure of what your UEI number is, use the SAM Lookup Tool by clicking the button below. You can input your company’s name or CAGE code to look up your SAM Registration.

SAM Lookup Tool

Need to renew?

If you are ready to begin the renewal process, you can give our help desk a call at 1-888-646-9998 or browse our renewal page by clicking the button below.

Renew SAM Registration

View Services Offered

Is a UEI number the same as a tax ID number?

Posted on December 28, 2023June 12, 2024 by Joe Klein

A UEI number is NOT the same as a tax ID number (or EIN). Your UEI number is issued by the System for Award Management (SAM) while your EIN number is issued by the IRS.

If you are unsure of what your UEI number is, use the SAM Lookup Tool by clicking the button below. You can input your company’s name or CAGE code to look up your SAM Registration.

SAM Lookup Tool

Need to renew?

If you are ready to begin the renewal process, you can give our help desk a call at 1-888-646-9998 or browse our renewal page by clicking the button below.

Renew SAM Registration

What is the meaning of SAM ID?

Posted on December 20, 2023January 8, 2024 by Joe Klein

The “SAM” (System for Award Management) ID is more generally known as a UEI (Unique Entity Identifier). A UEI is assigned to all entities registered in SAM and expires every year and must be renewed annually. If you are registered in SAM and need to know your UEI, check your registration status by following the steps below:

Navigate to the top of the page and select the red button that says “Check SAM Expiration Now“
Input your company name or CAGE code.
After you select “Check SAM Status NOW”, allow the page to load your current SAM Registration which will provide information such as UEI, CAGE code, NAICS codes, and POC’s.

You can also access the tool by clicking below

Check SAM Status Here

Need to register?

If you are in need of assistance with filing your SAM registration, you can give us a call at 1-888-646-9998 or click the button below to learn more about the process and the services we provide.

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What is a SAM UEID?

Posted on December 20, 2023January 5, 2024 by Joe Klein

A “UEID” is just another way to refer to the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) that SAM assigns to businesses. SAM only refers to the number as “UEI”. If you need to find out your UEI: follow the steps below:

Navigate to the top of the page and select the red button that says “Check SAM Expiration Now“
Input your company name or CAGE code.
After you select “Check SAM Status NOW”, allow the page to load your current SAM Registration which will provide information such as UEI, CAGE code, NAICS codes, and POC’s.

You can also access the tool by clicking below

Check SAM Status Here

what is sam ueid

Need to register?

If you are in need of assistance with filing your SAM registration, you can give us a call at 1-888-646-9998 or click the button below to learn more.

SAM Registration Information

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How long does it take to get a entity ID SAM.gov?

Posted on December 20, 2023January 8, 2024 by Joe Klein

The general consensus is that it take about 2-4 weeks to complete the registration process in SAM. The expected time to obtain a UEI can take anywhere from 102 weeks. USBRI has been offering filing assistance for over ten years and is always keeping tabs on SAM.gov’s changes. If you would like to know about the current renewal process, you can give our help desk a call at 1-88-646-9998 and one of our Certified Registration Specialists would love to answer any questions you may have.

If you need to know the status of your SAM Registration, use the tool by clicking the button below

Check SAM Status Here