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A 12-character alphanumeric identifier generated by SAM.gov that replaced the DUNS number as the official entity identifier for federal awards in April 2022. The UEI is government-owned and managed, eliminating the dependency on a commercial data provider. Every entity registered in SAM.gov receives a UEI as part of the registration process.
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Ask about UEIUEIs are automatically generated when an entity registers or renews its registration in SAM.gov. There is no separate application process or fee. The UEI is displayed on the entity registration record and used across all federal award systems including grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.
The UEI is now the primary identifier on all new federal contracts, grants, and financial assistance awards. It appears in FPDS, USAspending.gov, Grants.gov, and all federal financial systems. Contractors must include their UEI on proposals, invoices, and subcontracting reports. Prime contractors must also collect UEIs from subcontractors for reporting purposes.
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