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Federal contracts are a lucrative market, but can be complicated and difficult to navigate alone if your organization does not have experience with the process or a dedicated team to handle it. For your organization to qualify to apply for federal grants, registering with the System for Award Management (SAM) is a vital and required step. While the registration process is free, it can take a significant amount of research, time, and effort. Each level of registration is different, depending on the kind and level of contract you’re bidding for.
Registering With DUNS
If you are seeking a federal contract, grant agreement, or any kind of formal partnership agreement with NRCS using an Employer Identification Number (EIN), a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number is required, and you must also be registered with the System for Award Management. DUNS: DUNS is a copyrighted Data Universal Numbering System for identifying business entities based on location. A DUNS number refers to a unique nine-character ID number Dun & Bradstreet offers. Your organization may obtain a DUNS either on the phone, or on D&B’s website. ContractWise can help your organization through this process, as it is specific to the level you are registering at- county, city, state, etc.Registering With SAM
SAM, or the System for Award Management, is a government-wide, online application that collects, validates, and disseminates business information regarding the federal government’s trading partners in support of the contract grants, awards, and electronic payment processes.The SAM Registration Process
Below we explain the SAM registration process to give you an overview of the process and the various steps involved. If you choose to work with ContractWise, our firm will consult with your company and handle each step of the registration process.
Pre-Registration Process
Before your organization registers with SAM, you can use the SAM Status Tracker to confirm the registration status of your organization with SAM. If you are unsure about the status of your organization, you may consult with your financial department, grant administrator, chief financial officer, or other authorizing official to determine if your organization has already registered with SAM. IIf your organization has been registered already, look at who is listed as the E-business Point of Contact (EBiz POC). The EBiz POC within your organization should register your organization with SAM. The EBiz POC is also the party designated to approve your formal request submitted on Grants.gov. Make sure to note that the EBiz POC needs to renew your organization’s SAM registration every year.
How To Register With SAM
First, your organization must register on the SAM website website with a DUNS number and a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) or Employment Identification Number (EIN). When a new entity is registered in SAM to do business with the U.S. government, a notarized letter establishing the authorized entity administrator is required before SAM activates your entity registration in SAM.gov. After your organization registers with SAM, an EBiz POC must be designated. The “AOR” refers to the staff members in your organization who are permitted to submit applications on Grants.gov. Further information on roles delineated by Grants.gov is detailed here. After the online registration is completed and your notarized letter establishing the entity administrator is sent, it generally takes up to two weeks for the SAM registration to be completed, and then an additional business day for Grants.gov to reflect any updates made in SAM. However, this timeline only applies if your organization already has an EIN. If your organization does not have an EIN, there may be an additional 5 weeks necessary to request and obtain an EIN from the IRS. ContractWise is dedicated to helping businesses identify and respond to government bids for your business. We take care of every step of the government application process, from registration to vetting to creating proposals on your behalf to optimize your chances of securing a profitable government contract. Along with our comprehensive monthly package subscriptions, we also offer individual services. Registering your organization with SAM can take valuable time and energy away from what you do best- growing your business. Moreover, a lack of experience can result in making costly mistakes.Contact Us Today
Let the experienced team at ContractWise take care of your SAM registration, along with all of the other red tape surrounding government contracts, so that you can expand your profits. Contact ContractWise to start registering for federal contracts today.