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Information for SAM.gov Unique Entity ID

Background

On April 4, 2022, the unique entity identifier used across the federal government changed from the DUNS Number to the Unique Entity ID (generated by SAM.gov). In its News Brief, USAC suggest that applicants complete “SAM.gov registration as early as possible, so that you have your UEI when it is required to be used during the second quarter of 2023.” The exact date of the transition will be announced by USAC at a later date.

FCC Notice of Transition

File:FCC-Announces-Transition-from-DUNS-to-UEI (1).pdf

UEI versus Full Registration

https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0051214&sys_kb_id=d3a0bd531be8f1100944ece0f54bcba4&spa=1

Checklists

SAM Entity Registration Checklist

File:SAM entity-checklist.pdf

Entity Validation Documentation Checklist

File:EVS Documentation Checklist (1).pdf

Registration

Navigating the Registration Video

Courtesy of USDA Rural Development

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ6LM69niuk

Registration Page

https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration

Potentially Helpful Links

IRS Tax Exempt Organization Lookup

https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/

D-U-N-S Manager

https://www.dnb.com/duns/duns-manager.html

SAM.GOV Q&A

SAM.GOV Q&A Video