6._SAM_Helpful_Information.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- RFP 18-820-26 Division of Water Tongass Narrows Sampling
- Issued by
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska
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This is a helpful information document from the System for Award Management (SAM) regarding vendor registration requirements for federal contracts, applicable to the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation's RFP 18-820-26 for Division of Water Tongass Narrows Sampling. The document explains that federal regulations require vendors to register in SAM to receive awards and payments on federal contracts, and that SAM registration is free and maintained by the General Services Administration. The solicitation seeks proposals to conduct water-quality sampling and data management in the Tongass Narrows, with DEC using the resulting data to assess water quality and trends, identify potential sources of pollution, and support environmental management efforts. Proposals must be received by 1:00 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, as indicated by email timestamp, with late proposals not considered.
Vendors must register with the Procurement Officer, Heather Zepp, Procurement Specialist 3, to receive subsequent amendments and ensure proposal acceptance; registration requires company name, representative's name and title, email address, and phone number. Vendors not currently registered in SAM must first obtain a DUNS number from Dun & Bradstreet before registration, which is typically completed within 24 hours and is free for vendors pursuing federal contracts. Registered SAM vendors should provide their business name, DUNS number, Tax ID, and DoD-issued CAGE code. The Alaska Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is available to assist with SAM registration and answer procurement-related questions at (907) 274-7232 in Anchorage or statewide toll-free at 1-800-478-7232. Contact information for the Procurement Specialist is DECDASPROCUREMENT@alaska.gov.
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System for Award Management (SAM) Helpful Information https://www.sam.gov/SAM/
Federal regulations require vendors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to receive awards and payments on federal contracts. (FAR 52.204-7). SAM is a composite procurement system that replaces several government legacy systems, including the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) and serves as a common source of vendor data for government agencies. Registration in SAM is free, and extensive help files are available on the site to assist you with the registration process. SAM registration provides your company the added benefit of being visible to federal, state, and local agencies, as well as other contractors, searching for the products and services your company has to offer.
SAM is maintained by the General Services Administration, but personalized assistance with registration and other government procurement related matters is available through the nationwide network of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers or “PTACs”. To find the PTAC office nearest you, visit the national PTAC website at http://www.aptac-us.org. You can also find a listing of PTAC offices by state on the Defense Logistics Agency small business website at the following URL: http://www.dla.mil/smallbusiness/pages/ptap.aspx.
In Alaska, contact the Alaska Procurement Technical Assistance Center via their website at http://www.ptacalaska.org, or by calling (907) 274-7232 in Anchorage, or via their statewide toll-free number at 1(800) 478-7232. Alaska PTAC staff will assist you with your SAM registration and can answer any other questions you have regarding federal, state, or local procurement opportunities and requirements.
Vendors registered in SAM:
Please provide your business name, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS®) number, Tax ID, and DoD issued CAGE code to enable us to pull your information for our records.
Vendors NOT registered in SAM:
You will first need to obtain a DUNS® number from Dun & Bradstreet (DnB) before registering. A DUNS® number is required for SAM registration and is free for vendors pursuing federal contracts. You can apply for a DUNS® number online through the DnB website at http://www.dnb.com; or by using the webform located at https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform
Issuance and activation of a DUNS® number is usually completed within 24 hours. If you need assistance with obtaining a DUNS® number, please contact your local PTAC office.
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