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Get Started with SAM

Registration is required to bid on federal contract awards or receive assistance directly from the federal government. You can also request a Unique Entity ID (UEl) without having to complete a registration. Both submitting a registration and receiving a UEl are free, but will require materials including core data, representations and certifications.

Read the descriptions of each action below to determine which path is best for you:

Begin Registration

To get started with SAM.gov, you will need a Login.gov account. If you already have a Login.gov account, you can use the existing account for SAM.gov. 

Create Account

Check Registration Status

If you want to access your entity in SAM.gov or are not sure if it is already registered, sign in to search for the entity registration.

Sign In

Renew Registration

If you want to bid on federal contracts and awards, you need to renew your entity’s registration at least once per year to keep it active.

Renew Registration

Entity Registration

Resources

If you’re still not sure which option is best, or you want to learn more about each path, use these resources:

How to Get a Unique Entity ID

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Video: How to Get a Unique Entity ID

Contact Information

Federal Service Desk

For technical issues, you can search for your question or submit a web form anytime at the Federal Service Desk.

Hours of Live Help Operation: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET

Available Services:

  • Live Chat
  • Call