There’s an old saying that states, “time is money,” and we certainly agree with that assertion. If you want to register for government contracts, you probably have read a bit about the SAM registration process and how long this process can take. The good news is that you don’t have to spend a dozen (or more) hours filling out this application, because the team at Federal Contractor Registry is here to help.
First of all, let’s explain a bit about SAM registration. SAM stands for System for Award Management, and this is a centralized database where any government agency officer can go to look for potential contractors. Each contractor has a personalized listing that describes their business and capabilities, as well as a unique identifying number, known as a CAGE code.
SAM registration is required by anyone who wishes to bid on contractor jobs for the federal government. This includes available jobs from FEMA, the Department of Defense, the Department of Education, the Department of Housing & Urban Development and the hundreds of other government entities that often need the skills of various outside contractors. This includes federal contractor jobs as well as state and local jobs. After you register for government contracts, you can begin to bid on jobs.
SAM Registration: The Facts
The government does not charge contractors to register for SAM, which is great. However, the SAM registration process can be so time-consuming and complicated that many people are discouraged from bidding on lucrative government contracting jobs. It can take someone anywhere from 10 to 15 hours (or more) to complete the entire registration process, and while there are tips and help available to help contractors better understand how to register for government contracts, this information can be quite confusing.
Rather than waste time and become frustrated with the intricacies of SAM registration, you can use a third-party registration process such as Federal Contractor Registry. Of course, we do charge a fee for our services, but once we complete the process, you will be ready to start bidding. We can handle all of the heavy lifting, so to speak, because there’s no reason why you need to deal with the headache of SAM registration.
What We Need
Before you come to us, we will need a few pieces of information. We will need to know your taxpayer identification number, which should be listed on any tax forms you fill out and your bank also will have that on file.
Additionally, you will need to acquire a DUNS number. Thankfully, this is an easy process. Simply to go to dashboard.dnb.com/register. From there, you create an account and answer a few quick questions. Within one or two business days, you will receive your DUNS number. This is an identifying number that will be assigned to your business, but unlike the SAM registration process, this is quick and straightforward.
After SAM Registration
Once you register for government contracts, you can begin looking for jobs. There are many websites to use for this process, including USAJobs.gov and FedBizOpps.gov. Additionally, if you are a small business, the U.S. Small Business Administration, provides a wealth of information of how to find and procure government contractors. You can find more information at SBA.gov.
If you want to register for government contracts, and you have your DUNS number and taxpayer ID, we can help. Simply go to our homepage and select the tab for New Registration or contact a registration specialist at (800) 985-7658.