Register your entity or get a Unique Entity ID to get started doing business with the federal government. Get Started. Entity validation review time will depend on whether we can make a match from your original document submission, or if we need to request additional documentation.

A registration allows you to bid on government contracts and apply for federal assistance. As part of registration, we will assign you a Unique Entity ID. To see comprehensive instructions and checklist for entity registration, download our Entity Registration Checklist.

2025年2月4日 · You register your entity to do business with the U.S. federal government by completing the entity registration process at SAM.gov. Active registration in SAM.gov provides your entity the ability to apply for federal grants or loans or bid on government contracts.

2025年1月24日 · To participate in government contracting, you must register your business in the federal government’s System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is a database that government agencies search to find contractors.

2022年8月26日 · SAM registration is required for any company or entity that wishes to bid on federal contracts or wants to receive many types of federal funding, including grants and government loans.

2024年7月22日 · Before you can compete for contracts with the government, you need to register your business and obtain a unique entity identifier, or UEI, on SAM.gov. You can check out the SAM entity registration checklist for detailed instructions.

All entities—that is, people or organizations seeking federal government funding must have a SAM registration to receive a Unique Entity ID (UEI). This UEI indicates that an entity can receive government funding and that federal employees can track funding awarded to the entity.