An easy way to find your company’s SAM Number, most commonly called a CAGE Code, is to use our “Check SAM Status” button below. Input your company’s UEI or name instead of the CAGE code. If your search does not return the results you are looking for, you can contact our Help Desk at 1 (888) 646-9998.
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No, your UEI number is a specific string of alphanumerical characters assigned to each entity registered in SAM. An EIN number is a number assigned by the IRS in regards to a business’ taxes.
You can use the SAM Status Lookup Tool by clicking the button below to see your UEI number
In early 2023, the DUNS number was replaced with UEI (Unique Entity ID).
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Your “SAM” number is actually your CAGE code provided by the System for Award Management (SAM). Every business needs a CAGE code to be considered for federal contracts and grants.
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The DUNS number used to be used as an entity identifier in the federal government until 2023. SAM removed the DUNS numbers entirely from their system and was replaced with a UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) on April 4th, 2022.
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No. On April 4, 2022, the federal government stopped using the DUNS Number system and replaced them with a UEI (Unique Entity ID). You can register your entity on www.sam.gov and obtain a UEI.
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You do not need to register your UEI to www.sam.gov because the only way to obtain a UEI is to register an entity through www.sam.gov. Once a UEI is assigned to your entity, the number will last the lifetime of your business.
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The Unique Entity ID is generated in SAM.gov. If you are registered in SAM.gov (active or not), you already have a Unique Entity ID. It is viewable at SAM.gov. If you are new to SAM.gov and will be registering for the first time, you will get your Unique Entity ID (SAM) during registration.
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Any entity that wishes to do business with the federal government and who will receive federal funds or a subaward must have a UEI number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov.
Use the tool by clicking below to see if your entity has a UEI
The SAM registration process is by no means an easy process; in fact, it can take up to 20 hours to complete the process. We receive calls all of the time from people who started the registration process, but quickly became frustrated with the process. It’s complicated and full of government-speak.
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