External Resources

Entity Resources

• CAGE Code Search. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) portal to search for domestic and foreign entity CAGE Code information.
• NCAGE Code Request. The online portal for international entities to request a new NATO CAGE (NCAGE) Code or submit updates to an existing NCAGE Code record.
• APEX Accelerators (formerly known as PTACs). An official resource for government contracting assistance. Find your local APEX Accelerators (formerly known as PTACs) to get free help completing your SAM registration.
• SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS). The searchable tool which displays SAM entity registration data and supplemental information provided by small businesses to SBA to further describe their entity.
• U.S. Census Bureau. The official source for data about the nation's people and economy including the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA).

Contracting Resources

• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• FAR 42.1503(4)(d)
• Public Law 109-282 FFATA Legislation
• Supplemental Agency Regulations
• OMB Compliance Supplement
• Federal Agency Business Forecasts
• Veterans Employment and Training Service - VETS 100 Federal Contractor Program
• Contract Opportunities Landing Page
• Contract Data Landing Page

Federal Assistance Resources

• Chief Financial Officers Council Grants Training. Basic knowledge training modules on grants and cooperative agreements for Federal officials.
• Grants.gov Learning Center. Learn and navigate the step-by-step process of the grants lifecycle, from online application through post-award.
• Benefits.gov Benefit Finder. Connect to this benefits.gov tool to find government benefit information and determine your eligibility.
• USA.gov. Government Benefits, Grants, and Loans. All you need to know about affordable housing, grants, and loans on USA.gov.