SAM Registration

If you are new to the world of government contracting, you might be wondering, “what is SAM registration?” This is the first step that you before you become a government contractor. No person or company can be classified as a government contractor without first completing SAM registration. Here are a few facts that you need to know.

 

1. SAM Is The System For Award Management

SAM, officially the System for Award Management, is simply a database that includes all government contractors. There are hundreds of government agencies and all of them look to the private sector to provide them with goods and services. Procurement agents at each agency will use SAM to learn more about government contractors that bid on their agency contracts.

 

In order to bid on or win any government contract jobs, you must have an active SAM registration, so this is the first step into becoming a government contractor. Once you have completed SAM registration, you will receive a Commercial and Government Entities Code, or CAGE Code, which is your unique identifier in SAM. Not only will federal procurement agents expect you to have a CAGE code, if you contract with a state government agency, they also will expect you to have a CAGE code and active SAM registration.

 

2. You Don’t Have To Complete SAM Registration Yourself

Aside from the question, “what is SAM registration?” people often ask, “how to complete SAM registration?” The process of completing SAM registration is basically filling out a huge online application form. The form has many pages, and, unfortunately, it can take 10 or more hours to complete.

 

The good news is that you can hire a third-party registration service to complete your SAM registration for you. The government won’t charge you a fee for SAM registration, but the application is extremely complicated and can be quite frustrating to fill out. Some people simply find it easier to pay us a fee and let us handle SAM registration. It’s sort of like paying an accountant to do your taxes. We handle hundreds of SAM registrations each year and can complete your application quickly and accurately so that you are eligible to bid on everything from FEMA disaster jobs to DOD contracts and much more.

 

3. You Need To Gather Some Information First

Before you begin the SAM registration process, it is important to gather together some information. You will need your company’s Employer Identification Number, or EIN, which can be found on your tax forms. You also need your DUNS number, which stands for Data Universal Numbering System. If you don’t have a DUNS, you can register for one at no charge at www.DNB.com.

 

You also will need your bank account number and bank routing number. This is needed because government agencies will be depositing money into your bank account, so this information is kept in your SAM registration. You also need to know your NAICS codes and PSC codes.

 

NAICS stands for North American Industry Classification System and your NAICS codes describe the types of goods and services your company provides. PSCs are Product Service Codes, which are essentially the same thing. If you don’t know these codes, don’t worry, just provide us with some basic information about your goods and services and we will figure this out for you as we complete your SAM registration.

 

4. SAM Is Just A Starting Point

While SAM registration must be completed and approved before you can bid on government contracts, this is just the tip of the iceberg as far as winning federal contractor jobs goes. Learning about the types of government contracts and the actual bidding process can be complicated, so be prepared to spend some time researching this process.

 

There are quite a few companies that provide training for new contractors, and if you register with your state procurement system, they often provide helpful workshops and even events where you can learn about contracting and even meet with procurement agents from various state agencies. You also can find some information about federal contracting training at GSA.gov, which is the website for the General Services Administration.

 

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides some helpful information for small companies and we highly recommend this resource for any small business. Be sure to sign up with the SBA and check to see if you qualify for any set-asides. These are special designations, such as a woman-owned small business or veteran-owned small business, and the government is required to set aside a portion of its yearly contracting budget for these types of businesses.

 

Even if you are not woman-owned or veteran-owned, you might qualify for 8a certification. This program was created to help businesses owned by just about any person that belongs to a historically marginalized group and that includes people who often have faced discrimination due to their race, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or other factors. If you qualify for a set-aside or 8a certification, this can make it easier to win government contracts at both the federal and state level.

 

Small businesses also should consider subcontracting. Many large Prime Contractors are required to use small businesses as subcontractors in order to win a big government contract. Subcontracting can be an easy way to get started with government contracts, as the Prime Contractor works directly with the government and handles the heavy lifting, so to speak.  To learn more about opportunities for small businesses, go to SBA.gov.

 

5. Don’t Forget To Renew!

Your SAM registration expires every year, and it’s crucial that you renew this registration several months ahead of your expiration date. We can provide you with a quick SAM renewal so that your account does not expire. If your account expires, government agencies are no longer allowed to do business with you, and they often won’t award contracts to businesses nearing their expiration date, which is why you want to renew a couple of months early.

 

We hope this short blog has answered the question – what is SAM registration? but if you need more help, don’t hesitate to contact us at any time. If you want to get started with your SAM registration and would like to hire us to complete the application, just click on the green New Registration tab on our homepage, fill out our quick contact form and a registration specialist will be in touch shortly.

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Whenever the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is called in to help after a disaster, government contractors are enlisted to provide support. These disaster relief jobs can be a lucrative option for many types of companies, and the following tasks are generally always needed. If your company can provide these goods or services, you can complete your SAM registration and bid on disaster relief contracts.

1. Water Restoration Services
If you own a company that can help with water restoration or mold remediation services, these often are needed by FEMA as well as other government agencies. Disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding and even the recent deep freeze in Texas all can cause issues with water and mold. The government might need a company to quickly come in and remove water damage to a government-owned facility. In some cases, the government might need related services such as hazardous waste collection or even bioremediation services.

2. Sanitation-Related Services
Whether you can provide portable toilets or portable hand-wash stations or even items such as hand sanitizer or toilet paper, these are often needed at the scene of many disasters. The government also might need these items at vaccination sites or other temporary locations. Custodial services, in general, also often are needed as part of disaster relief.

In some cases, if you can provide these items, it’s smart to complete SAM registration and bid on disaster relief contracts, but also look into GSA contracts, which are officially known as GSA Schedules. The General Services Administration, or GSA, enlists the help of private companies to provide all sorts of products and services for federal government agencies. GSA Schedules are lists of private companies that are approved to provide these goods and services. It takes time to get on a GSA Schedule, but it can be a good option, as it will help you bypass the contracting process.

For instance, if you can provide hand soap consistently for the government, an agency can look at GSA Schedules and see that you are an approved provider. This means that their procurement agents don’t have to create a full proposal to find these items, they can choose from companies already approved as vendors. State governments also can buy from GSA Schedules and even some contractors, so this definitely can be a lucrative option.

3. Medical Supplies
Whenever there is a disaster, medical supplies are always needed. FEMA tends to keep some level of supplies on hand, and they get all of these supplies from government contractors. If you can provide items such as syringes, bandages, alcohol wipes, gloves, masks or anything else that might be needed by medical personnel during a disaster, this might be a contracting job to consider. Of course, many agencies need medical supplies throughout the year, so be sure to look beyond FEMA contractor jobs.

4. Language Services
When you think about disaster relief jobs, language services might not immediately spring to mind, but it’s always a possibility that the services of interpreters will be needed in a disaster situation. Whether you are fluent in Spanish, American Sign Language, Mandarin, Farsi or something else, this might be needed during a disaster. There also is a GSA Schedule for language services, so keep that in mind if you provide translation services or interpreter services.

5. Repair Services
When disasters strike, repairs are needed and that could mean just about any type of repair. Whether your company provides plumbing services, electrician services, automotive repair, drywall repair, HVAC repair or any other type of repair services, these may be needed for disaster relief. Of course, the government also needs these services even when no disaster is present, so if you can provide repair services of just about any kind, there are usually government contractor jobs available.

6. Security Services
Security services are needed by many government agencies, and not just as disaster relief jobs, although FEMA often requests security firms to bid on government contracting jobs. If your company provides security guards or even items such as security fencing or alarm systems and cameras, there may be contacting opportunities available for you from time to time.

7. Debris Removal
This type of service is an obvious match to disaster relief jobs, as natural disasters tend to leave a plethora of debris behind. If you can provide these types of services, FEMA and other government agencies will need your assistance after many disasters. In general, if you can provide any type of waste removal, there are always jobs available, although there are several different categories of waste removal recognized by the federal government.

Even if you don’t see your type of business here, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any disaster relief jobs available within your industry. Keep in mind, that disaster relief is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to government contracting. There are hundreds of government agencies, and they need everything from baked goods to computer repair to landscape maintenance. To see if your company’s goods and services are a match for any contracting jobs, head to Beta.SAM.gov and browse through the contracting opportunities. Chances are you will find several matches, even if they aren’t with FEMA.

Get Started With SAM Registration
Before you can bid on any disaster relief jobs or become part of a GSA schedule, you will need to complete your SAM registration. SAM stands for System for Award Management and this is the federal database that includes all government contractors. While the government does not charge a fee for SAM registration, many people opt to hire a third-party registration service for this process, such as Federal Contractor Registry.

We handle hundreds of SAM registration and SAM renewals throughout the year, and we can complete your SAM application quickly and accurately. The SAM registration process can be time-consuming (10 hours or more) and extremely frustrating. It’s full of complicated government-speak and many people give up on government contracting because the SAM registration process is too complicated.

However, hiring a third-party, such as our company, can relieve you of this frustration and you will be eligible to bid on disaster relief jobs and other types of government contractor jobs in no time at all. If you are interested in becoming a government contractor and would like us to handle your SAM registration, give us a call at (800) 985-7658 or just click on the green New Registration tab on our homepage.

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As you probably know, the System for Award Management (SAM) is a large database that includes all government contractors. SAM.gov registration is required for anyone who wants to bid on government contracts, and, at Federal Contractor Registry, we can help. But first, let’s answer some questions.

1. Is My Company a Good Match for Government Contracting?
Before you dive into government contracting, it’s a good idea to discover if there’s a need for your goods and services. In general, the government needs help from just about any industry, but some have more opportunities than others.

One quick way to find out if your company is a good match for contracting is to head to Beta.SAM.gov and take a look and see what contracts are available presently. We recommend that you search either using your North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes or your Product Service Codes (PSCs).

These codes describe the types of goods and services different companies can provide. To find your NAICS codes, go to https://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/. PSCs can be found at https://www.fpds.gov/downloads/top_requests/PSC_Manual_FY2016_Oct1_2015.pdf.
This can be an efficient way to search because you will see how many contracts match what you can provide to the government. If you find multiple opportunities, chances are, your company probably is a good fit.

Keep in mind that there are also many state contracting opportunities to consider, so it’s not just about finding government contracting jobs at the federal level. It’s not just about FEMA Contractor Jobs or DOD contracts, contracts at the state level can be a great option.

2. Why Should I Pay For SAM.gov Registration?
The Federal Service Desk (FSD) does not charge individuals or companies a fee to completed SAM.gov registration. However, many people choose to hire a third-party registration service simply because it’s easier and faster than trying to complete the registration on your own.

The SAM application is long and confusing and can take 10 or more hours to complete. Many of our customers are people who got started with their SAM.gov registration and quickly became frustrated and contacted us instead. We handle hundreds of SAM registrations for all types of companies, and we can complete your SAM registration quickly and accurately so that you can be approved and ready to work with the government.

If you pay an accountant to complete your taxes, hiring someone to complete your SAM registration is a similar option. We can fill out tax forms for free, but the tax code is not easy to understand and mistakes can be costly. Sometimes, it just makes sense to hire an expert and leave the details to someone with more experience.

3. What About The SAM Notarized Letter?
You may or may not have heard that to complete SAM registration, you also must send a notarized letter to the Federal Service Desk listing your Entity Administrator. This requirement is only a few years old, and there is some confusion about it. There are rumors, for instance, that you cannot gain SAM registration approval without this letter first being approved. While you do have to complete the letter and send it in, the government won’t delay approving your SAM registration.

When the letter first became required, the government did want your letter to be received and filed before SAM registration approval. Unfortunately, with so many letters to be reviewed and approved, the Federal Service Desk fell behind and this delayed SAM registrations and SAM renewals for thousands of contractors.

Eventually, the government decided that, while it wants you to send in the letter, you can still be approved for SAM registration before it has been received by the Federal Service Desk. In this letter, you simply let the government know the name of the person who is authorized to make changes to your SAM account, and this person is known as the Entity Administrator.

Just a few months ago, the government updated the FSD.gov website, and now it can be tricky to find the template for this letter. We tracked it down on this page of the FSD.gov website – https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp/?id=gsafsd_kb_articles&sys_id=f4b609451b8268d08aa3a8eae54bcb06.

Simply scroll down the page to the links for the letter templates, select the template that fits your company, and click. Follow the instructions precisely, and you should have no trouble getting your letter approved.

4. How Do You Bid on Jobs?
Government contractor jobs can be profitable, but in those first few months or even the first year, there is quite a learning curve. You have to learn about different types of contracts, proposal writing, GSA schedules, subcontracting and more. It can take up to a year to earn your first federal contracting job, and you have much to learn as you begin this process.

First, if you are a smaller business, take advantage of the resources provided by the Small Business Association. They have an online contracting guide, and you also can register for special categories known as set-asides. The government sets aside a portion of its yearly contracting budget for specific types of small businesses and if you qualify for a set-aside, it can be easier to contracts.

Every state has a procurement agency, and once you have registered with SAM and are approved, it is wise to register with your state agency. Not only are there many contracting opportunities at the state level, which may be easier to attain, many states host events where contractors can learn about contracting in general and also meet procurement agents from various state government agencies.

Additionally, you can sign up for events sponsored by prime contractors. A prime contractor technically is anyone who holds a government contract. However, with many large contracts, these prime contractors will need to outsource some of the work. Becoming a subcontractor can be one of the easiest ways to become involved in government contracting, and after you’ve learned the ropes from a prime contractor, you are more likely to be able to bid and win contracts on your own.

There are many private companies out there that also offer workshops and resources for new government contracts. Doing research is crucial, and while it can be time-consuming, government contracts can be well-worth the time it takes to learn the contracting process.

While government contracting can be confusing, it also can be an excellent source of income and a fantastic way to build your company. Unlike other clients, the government always pays its bills, even during a recession, so it can provide a stable source of income. If you want to get started with government contracting jobs, give us a call (800) 985-7658 and we can handle your SAM.gov registration, or you can click on the green New Registration tab on our home page.

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While 2020 was a difficult year for many small businesses (and quite a few larger ones, too), the new year is upon and us and we can look forward with hope to brighter times and the possibility of federal contractor jobs. If you haven’t yet dived into the world of government contracting, now is a perfect time, and here’s why.

1. Federal Contractor Jobs Are Plentiful
The government spends billions of dollars every year buying goods and services from private companies. These include huge corporations, but also plenty of mid-size and small businesses. In fact, the government sets aside a specific amount of its yearly contracting budget just for qualifying small businesses.

If you qualify as a general small business, you also might qualify for what are known as “set asides.” These are special categories created by the Small Business Administration, and government agencies set aside a portion of their budget for these special businesses. These “set asides” include categories such as Woman-Owned Small Business or Veteran-Owned Small Business. These are just a few set asides for which your business might qualify.

You can go to SBA.gov to see if your company qualifies as a small business and to learn more about different types of set asides and 8(a) contracts, which are set-aside contracts for what are known as small disadvantaged businesses and there are many “disadvantages” that will qualify you for this program, such as your location or if you are owned by a person who historically has faced discrimination due to race, gender, sexual orientation, creed, religion or disability.

In general, all contracts worth $150,000 or less are awarded to small businesses, some are “disadvantaged” while others are just general small businesses. Either way, you should take advantage of these opportunities and all that the Small Business Administration has to offer.

Of course, small, mid-size and large companies can compete for government contract jobs worth $150,000 or more. It simply takes time and patience and some serious research to understand the bidding process, types of government contracts and types of bids. While it’s a vastly different world than the private sector, government contracts can be lucrative, and the government always pays its bills.

2. There’s Something For Just About Any Business
When you think about federal contractor jobs, you might think about aerospace or construction or even FEMA disaster jobs. But the government attains most of its goods and services from the private sector, and this includes everything from copy paper to catering services to repair services and much more.

Whether you run an advertising agency or provide janitorial services or repair computers, there’s usually a government agency that needs your services. The System for Award Management (SAM) is the huge central database that includes information about every government contractor and also has a search engine where you can look for contracting opportunities. To see what’s out there for your specific type of business, head to Beta.SAM.gov.

The easiest way to search is by using your North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes or using your Product Service Codes (PSCs). These codes describe the specific goods and services that your company provides. When you use this search parameter, you will tend to find the best contracting matches for your company.

3. State & Local Contractor Jobs Are Lucrative, Too
Keep in mind, that while federal contractor jobs can be lucrative, state and local governments also offer a myriad of contracting jobs throughout the year. You will need to sign up with your state procurement office in order to be eligible for many of these jobs.

To find your state’s procurement, do an internet search for your state name with the word “procurement” next to it. This is the term to describe how the government procures or attains goods and services. Once you get a list of responses from your internet search, click on the result with a .gov extension as this will be the official government site.

4. Federal Contractor Jobs Are Recession-Proof
While many private sector companies cut back business during difficult financial times, the government still needs goods and services. After the government still has to provide services for its citizens. FEMA, the Department of Defense and the many hundreds of other agencies still need help from government contractors.

Government shutdowns can affect contractors, but these typically only last a few days or weeks at most and are fairly rare although we have seen our share of them in the last few years. In some cases, even if the government shuts down, the agency you work with already has their budgeted monies and still may be able to pay you.

5. We Can Help You Get Started
To be honest, while federal contractor jobs can be lucrative, learning the ropes of government contracting is not always easy. The first step is to register with the System for Award Management, which is typically just called SAM registration. At Federal Contractor Registry, this is all that we do. We complete SAM registrations for companies of all sizes, from small businesses up to Fortune 500 firms.

We do charge a fee for our services, and you might be wondering why. After all, the government does not charge a fee to register with SAM. However, SAM registration is confusing and time-consuming, easily taking 10 or more hours to complete. Many people become frustrated with the process, which includes a plethora of government-speak that can be difficult for new government contractors to understand.

We can complete your SAM registration quickly and accurately so that you are approved by the Federal Service Desk (the agency in charge of SAM), and eligible for contracting jobs as quickly as possible. We usually liken ourselves to accountants. You could complete your tax forms by yourself, but the process is time-consuming and complicated, and if you make a mistake, there are serious penalties so it’s easier just to hire an accountant. SAM registration is tricky, so it’s often simply easier to hire a professional registration service.

While the whole process of attaining federal contractor jobs can seem daunting, there is help out there. State government procurement agencies often host webinars or provide helpful information for contractors and the Small Business Administration also provides a ton of help for small businesses owners that wish to get into federal contracting.

Take advantage of help where you can get it, and if you would like to have us handle your SAM registration, you can just click on the New Registration tab on our homepage and fill out our quick contact form. A registration specialist will be in touch as soon as possible to get started with your SAM registration and get you on the path toward winning federal contractor jobs.

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If you want to bid on government contracting jobs, you have to find out what’s available. In the past, the government website FedBizOpps.gov or FBO.gov was the place to go. However, this has changed and FedBizOpps no longer exists and BetaSAM or rather Beta.SAM.gov is the place to go.

Several years ago, the government created a huge database that includes information about every government contractor. This is called the System for Award Management or SAM. In order to do business with the federal government, a company or person must first complete their SAM registration, but we’ll talk more about that in a minute. First, let’s focus on BetaSam.

When you head to Beta.SAM.gov, you can begin to search for government contracts in a few different ways. Right at the top of the page, you will see a search bar that says “I’m looking for . . .” You can go to the tab that says, “All Award Data,” and click on the drop-down menu and select “Contract Opportunities,” and this will take you to the search page.

Additionally, if you are on the homepage of BetaSAM, you can just scroll down a little bit and you will find a Contracting section. Under this, you will see Contract Opportunities (FBO) and beneath that, you can either click on “Learn About Contract Opportunities,” or if you want to go directly to the search engine, simply click on “Search Contract Opportunities.”

How To Use Beta.SAM.gov
Once you reach the search engine, you have several search options to consider. You search using the following criteria:
• Keyword
• Inactive Date
• Published Date
• Updated Date
• Response/Date Offers Due
• Federal Organizations
• Type of Notice
• Entity Name/DUNS
• NAICS
• PSC
• Set Aside
• Place of Performance Location

Let’s take a quick look at each of these options. It is important to note, though, you can search using multiple parameters, which often is your best option.

Keyword
The keyword option is just what it sounds like. You search using keywords that might describe the type of contract you want or the type of service you provide. For instance, if you want to help with disaster relief, you might use the keyword “disaster.” If you want to offer janitorial services or products, you might use the keyword “janitorial.” While this can yield solid results, it’s not always the best way to find a match for your company’s goods and services.

Dates
You can search by Inactive Date, which is when the contract becomes or became inactive. The Published Date, which means the date the government agency published the contract, or by Updated Date, as sometimes agencies will change a contract end date or start date. You also can search by Response/Date Offers Due, which basically means when the due date for your bid. While you can search using dates, it’s usually not the best option unless you mix it with other parameters.

Federal Organizations
If you want to work with a specific federal agency or office, you can search using this parameter. For instance, if you want to bid on FEMA disaster relief jobs, you could search this agency by typing Federal Emergency Management Agency into the search box. Typing the acronym FEMA will not work.

Likewise, if you want to work with the Department of Defense, typing DOD will not work. You will need to type the word Defense. For NASA, you cannot type in NASA, you need to type in National Aeronautics, and then you will see it pop up. This can be confusing, but just try out a few combinations until you figure out how the agency or office is listed.

Type of Notice
For those new to government contracting, this can be a confusing section, as it includes a variety of options that you might not yet understand. This includes Special Notice, Presolicitation, Solicitation, Intent to Bundle Requirements, Award Notice and several others. Until you learn more about the many facets of government contracting, you might keep this search option on the backburner, but it can be a good source for terms every government contractor needs to know.

Entity Name/DUNS
This is actually a way to search for companies that are listed in the System for Award Management rather than a way to search for contracts. However, you could do some research on another contractor using this search which works by typing in the DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) ID number.

Of course, you would need to know the DUNS number for the company in question, which can be tricky to find. Usually, this is a search for procurement agents at various federal agencies to use to look up information about a potential contractor.

Service Classifications
This includes NAICS, PSCs and Set Aside searches. NAICS stands for North American Industry Classification System. The NAICS codes identify the specific goods and services your company provides. There are 20 different sectors for these codes, including construction, retail trade, health care and more. Within each sector are areas of specialization.

For instance, if you sell wholesale plumbing and heating equipment and supplies, you will have a code of 42372. The 42 is for the Wholesale Sector, and the remaining numbers indicate what you can provide for the government. To find your codes, you can go to https://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/2017NAICS/2017_NAICS_Manual.pdf. Or we can find them for you if we complete your SAM registration, which we will explain further down in this article.

PSCs, or Product Service Codes, are much like NAICS codes as they describe the types of products or services you can provide to the government. You can find more information about these codes at https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual. However, we also can determine these for you if we complete your SAM registration.

Set Asides are another search option. These come from the Small Business Administration. The government “sets aside” a portion of its contracting budget specifically for small businesses. In addition to qualifying as a general small business, there are several “set aside” categories, such as Woman-Owned Small Business or Veteran-Owned Small Business. These are just of the categories, and you can learn more about these set asides at SBA.gov.

When you are in BetaSAM, searching using NAICS codes, PSCs and Set Asides can be a great way to find government contacting jobs. With NAICS codes and PSCs, you know you are finding matches for your specific goods or services. You also can use multiple parameters, such as searching by NAICS codes and Set Aside.

Place Of Performance Location
This is just what it sounds like. You enter a zip code and if there are any results in that area, they will pop up. If you use this search, we recommend that you enter multiple zip codes in your area, as just one specific zip code is unlikely to produce a myriad of results.

Of course, finding opportunities at Beta.SAM.gov is just one part of the process of government contracting. You have several requirements to fulfill before you can even bid on these government contracts. You will need to complete your SAM registration and send in a notarized letter to the government identifying your company’s Entity Administrator, which is the person allowed to make changes to your SAM account.

SAM Registration Instructions
In order to become a government contractor, you must complete SAM registration, gain approval and receive a CAGE code, which is your unique identifier in SAM. You can register with SAM for free at SAM.gov, but many people opt to hire a third-party service, such as Federal Contractor Registry, to complete this process.

SAM registration is not a fast or easy process. It can take 10 or more hours to complete and is filled with complicated and confusing government jargon. Many people become frustrated with the registration process and give up on government contracting, which is a shame because can provide a great source of income and help you expand your business.

At Federal Contractor Registry, we complete hundreds of SAM registrations and SAM renewals every year for all types and sizes of companies. We can complete your registration quickly and accurately so that you can gain approval as quickly as possible. We compare ourselves to accountants. While you can complete your tax forms on your own, the tax code is very confusing, and it’s often simply easier to just hand over this task to a professional.

As we complete your SAM registration, one task that you will need to handle is sending in your notarized letter to the Federal Service Desk, which is the federal office that is in charge of SAM and other government systems. You can find instructions for this notarized letter at FSD.gov.

If you head to the homepage, go to the top where it says, “Top Help Topics.” Under the SAM section, click on “Tips for notarized letter.” This leads you to a question about notarized letters. Under the answer, it states “Use one of the templates provided in the FAQs.” If you click on the word “templates” this links to three templates. Typically, most registrants will just need to click on Template 1 and follow the instructions exactly.

Government contracting can be lucrative for many businesses. The government needs virtually every good or service imaginable. Before you give us a call to handle SAM registration, browse through some of your opportunities at Beta.SAM.gov to see what’s available for your type of business. If you see several potential contracting jobs, this indicates that you probably will be a good match for government contracting. So, give us a call, and we will get started with your SAM registration.

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