Sam_registration__start_guide_-abbreviated.docx

SAM.GOV registration

Any entity/vendor wishing to do business with the federal government under a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)-based contract or applying for federal grants, cooperative agreements or other forms of federal financial assistance must be registered in SAM.gov. Federal agencies may require entities be registered in SAM for additional processes.

First, a DUNS number is needed.

Obtaining a DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number

https://iupdate.dnb.com/iUpdate/viewiUpdateHome.htm. The process to request a DUNS number takes about ten minutes and is free of charge. (Page displayed below)

Upon receiving your DUNS #, please go to www.sam.gov and register under “Create an Account”. This process may take a few hours to complete. (homepage is displayed below).

Each section has several subsections and levels to be completed. Please ensure each applicable section is completed.

· Purpose of Registration

· Core Data

· Assertions

· Representations and Certifications

· Points of Contact After submittal of all information, it may take 3-5 days for your account to become “active”

· Information is validated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It may take 3-5 business days from the time you submitted for the IRS to validate new and updated records prior to becoming active in SAM.

• CAGE Code or NCAGE code is validated or assigned by DoD (Department of Defense), as applicable.

The Helpdesk can assist with each section if needed. The contact information is:

Let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely, Patrice Abner Patrice Abner image1.png image2.png