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User Guide

Discover how to utilize SAM.gov for free to register, renew, and search entity registrations. Stay informed about phishing websites and access live help if needed. Ensure your entity is active by following the steps provided.

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User Guide

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  1. User Guide

  2. What is SAM.gov • The System for Award Management (SAM) is an official website of the U.S. government. There is no cost to use SAM. You can use this site for FREE to: • Register to do business with the U.S. government • Update or renew your entity registration • Check status of an entity registration • Search for entity registration and exclusion records

  3. Why are you asking me to register in SAM? SAISD is required by Federal Statue(s) to ensure that vendors are neither debarred nor suspended from doing business with governmental entities.

  4. SAM.gov Website • Be aware when you search (i.e. google) the URL for the System of Award Management • There are phishing websites that appear similar to the System of Award Management • If you are ever asked to pay a registration fee know you at the wrong URL • https://sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/index.jsf

  5. SAM.gov Home Page

  6. Steps to Entity Registration • Create a User Account • This is a free account, similar to creating an email address or social media account • Register Entity • You will need a user account to start an entity registration

  7. What if I’m lost or stuck? • Live Help Desk Representative (866) 606-8220 • Wait for the automated message then dial #1 • Wait for the automated message then dial #4 • Quick Start User Guides • Quick Start Guide for Screen Readers • Updating an Entity Registrations • Contract Registrations • If your registration is not set to “public” you will need to update the core data section of your profile. Please see the user guide titled “Updating and Entity Registrations” or call the help desk for assistance.

  8. How do I search for my record? • On the home screen click the “Search Records” icon • In the “Quick Search” bar you can enter your firm name or your firm’s DUNS number in the “DUNS Number Search” • DUNS number is a unique identifier for your firm; use this number if you know it

  9. How do I know if my entity is active? • If your search returns something similar to the picture below your firm is registered

  10. How do I know if my entity is active? • If your search returns “no records found” the following may have occurred: • Your registration has lapsed and is not active; you will need to renew • Your registration is set to private, and you will need update your entity profile to public • Your entity is not registered in Bonfire

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