EXHIBIT_E_-_How_to_Register_in_the_System_for_Award_Management.pdf

Registering in the System for Award Management (SAM)

Is has now become compulsory for all companies doing business with the U.S. Government valued over $25,000 to register in a database called “SAM – System for Award Management”. The database compiles standard information such as company legal name, street address, contact information, and what kind of goods and services it offers. To register in SAM, a DUNS number and a NCAGE code are required. If you do not have this information, one has to be obtained before registering. There is no cost involved, neither in obtaining the numbers, nor registering in the SAM.

We would strongly encourage you to register your company today, so we can continue doing business with you in the future.

How to register

When registering in all systems please remember that the Legal Business Name and physical address listed for the firm in the Dun and Bradstreet system must be exactly the same (including exactly the same spelling, capitalization, punctuation, spacing, and what information appears on what line) as the Legal Business Name and physical address listed for your firm in the NCAGE system. The System for Award Management (SAM) imports the Dun and Bradstreet data and compares it to the information in the U.S.’s Business Identification Number Cross-reference System (BINCS) (which has a copy of what is in the NCAGE system for the firm). If the Legal Business Name and physical address listed for the firm in Dun and Bradstreet are not EXACTLY the same as the Legal Business Name and physical address listed for the firm in BINCS, then the SAM registration will error out and the firm will not be able to complete their SAM registration.

1) First you must obtain a DUNS number from Dun & Bradstreet. The DUNS number is a unique nine-character identification number provided by the commercial company Dun and Bradstreet (D&B). You may obtain your number from this website Customer Services - Get Your Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S® Number If you have issues with obtaining your number then you can contact D&B by phone on 0808 223 2879 or by email at enquiries@dnb.com

2) Next get an NCAGE code: If you are a foreign entity, you are required to enter a NATO Commercial and Governmental Entity (NCAGE) code. You must obtain this code prior to registration in SAM. Entities located in countries that are a member of NATO or are a sponsored Non-NATO (Tier 2) nation must contact their local country’s codification bureau to request an NCAGE code be assigned. The following document gives information on how to register for an NCAGE number Registration and updating procedures for NCAGE

Contact for NCAGE in the United Kingdom:

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S)

UK NCB

Ministry of Defence Kentigern House Room 2.4.23, Mailpoint G 65, Brown Street

GLASGOW G2 8EX

http://www.sam.gov/ http://salesmarketing.dnb.co.uk/find_my_company/?_ga=1.173962851.1998049849.1426265361 http://salesmarketing.dnb.co.uk/find_my_company/?_ga=1.173962851.1998049849.1426265361 mailto:enquiries@dnb.com https://www.sam.gov/sam/SAM_Guide/SAM_User_Guide.htm#NCAGE https://www.sam.gov/sam/SAM_Guide/SAM_User_Guide.htm#NCAGE https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/Docs/US%20Instructions%20for%20NSPA%20NCAGE.pdf

0141 224 2250 Email: Desimocsce-spt-ncb-ncage@mod.uk

3) Wait 24 hours after obtaining both the DUNS number and NCAGE code. You must then proceed to create a user profile in SAM before you can register http://www.sam.gov

4) Once your profile is complete you may now proceed to register in SAM http://www.sam.gov

5) When registration is complete please provide the Embassy with your DUNS number so we can locate you in SAM. Please also ensure that you put your DUNS number on any future quotes for work submitted to the Embassy.

Further Information

1. Changing D&B registered details

If you need to change the information in your Dun and Bradstreet entry so that it matches that of the

NAGE registration go to http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform and search for your listing. You should then be able to make the necessary changes. The change may take up to 5 business days to process, after which it may take one to two additional business days to be imported into SAM. If this does not work e-mail SAMhelp@dnb.com about the problem.

2. Changing NCAGE code information

Go to https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx Processing time for changes will likely be about the same as when they originally requested your NCAGE code. If you require help with a

NCAGE code request or change request contact your cognizant National Codification Bureau at http://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/main/links/contacts.htm. Once the NCAGE information request is fully processed, if the NCAGE data does not copy over automatically into BINCS within 3 business days, contact the Logistics Information Service using one of the methods listed at https://www.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/bincs/contact.aspx

3. Problems Registering in SAM

If you still have issues with registering in SAM then you will need to create a ticket with the Federal

Service Desk. This can be done via a webform on their website or by phone.

www.fsd.gov

US calls: 866-606-8220

International Calls: 001 334 206 7828

If you still have issues please email Eric N. Moore at MooreEN@state.gov stating the nature of the problem.

mailto:Desimocsce-spt-ncb-ncage@mod.uk http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform mailto:SAMhelp@dnb.com https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx http://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/main/links/contacts.htm https://www.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/bincs/contact.aspx http://www.fsd.gov/ mailto:MooreEN@state.gov