SAM.GOV+instructions.pdf

This is a Quick Start Guide for International Registrations on SAM.gov, provided by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). The guide instructs international entities on how to register in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to bid on U.S. government contracts and apply for federal assistance awards. Before beginning registration, international entities must obtain an NCAGE Code, which takes up to three business days to acquire. The guide specifies that registrations require comprehensive entity information including legal business name, physical address, tax identification number (TIN) if applicable, NCAGE code, types of goods and services provided, entity size, disaster relief data, representations and certifications, and points of contact. Registration is free and requires renewal every 365 days to maintain active status.

The guide outlines a step-by-step registration process beginning with sign-in through login.gov and selection of entity type and registration purpose. International entities must select "Business or Organization" as their entity type. Two registration purpose options are available: All Awards (allowing bidding on contracts and applying for financial assistance) and Financial Assistance Awards only (for grants and loans). Entities must validate their name and address through SAM.gov, create a Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) during the Core Data section, and certify authorization to conduct transactions. The guide notes that registrations become active within ten business days of submission, pending successful TIN or NCAGE code validation. The document provides instructions for checking registration status through the SAM.gov portal and accessing in-progress registrations within a 90-day window before automatic removal.