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Step-by-step guide to registering your business on SAM.gov (System for Award Management). Required for all federal contractors and grant recipients.
Obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov. This replaced the DUNS number in April 2022. You can request one during the SAM.gov registration process.
Prepare your EIN/TIN, bank account information (for EFT), NAICS codes, business size, and ownership details. Having these ready speeds up registration.
Go to SAM.gov and create a Login.gov account. This is the federal government's single sign-on system used for authentication.
Fill out the entity registration form on SAM.gov. This includes sections on Core Data, Assertions, Representations & Certifications, and Points of Contact.
Submit your registration for IRS validation and CAGE code assignment. The review process takes 7-10 business days.
SAM.gov registration must be renewed annually. Set a calendar reminder 30 days before expiration. Let your registration lapse and you cannot receive contract awards.
Yes, SAM.gov registration is completely free. Beware of third-party services that charge fees — you do not need them.
The registration process itself takes 1-2 hours to complete. After submission, IRS validation and CAGE code assignment takes 7-10 business days.
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