How to register in SAM.gov.docx

This file is instructional guidance on how to register in SAM.gov, directing users to FSD.gov for detailed registration guides and frequently asked questions related to entity registration and obtaining a Unique Entity ID.

The guidance is supplementary material for the RFQ PR16161314 issued by the Department of State US Embassy Pretoria for the supply and delivery of a new Mercedes Benz 111 CDI panel van or similar vehicle requiring a Code 8 or B Driver's License. All prospective offerors must register with SAM.gov and provide proof of registration, including their SAM UEI number, with their quotation submission by the deadline of 12:00 on August 11, 2026. Quotes must be submitted via email to Pretoria_contracting_office-dl@state.gov on company letterhead with complete contact information, priced in South African Rand with firm fixed pricing valid until September 30, 2026, with no late submissions accepted. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer within 30 calendar days after delivery and invoice receipt, with no deposit payments authorized and prices required to remain fixed with no provision for currency or price fluctuations. The Embassy, as a diplomatic mission, cannot sign legal documents including credit applications or terms and conditions.