Federal contractor registration, done right the first time.
SAM.gov is the gateway to every federal contracting opportunity. We handle UEI, CAGE Code, NAICS optimization, Dynamic Small Business Search profile setup, and set-aside flag review.
What SAM.gov registration unlocks
SAM.gov is the federal government's registration system for every entity that wants to do business with any federal agency. Without an active SAM registration, you cannot:
Bid on any federal contract (including subcontracting opportunities through primes)
Receive any federal grant
Be found in the Dynamic Small Business Search, where federal contracting officers actively search for vendors
Claim any small business set-aside designation
A properly configured registration is searchable, complete, and competitive. A poorly configured one buries your business in noise.
What we do
UEI and CAGE Code. The Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) replaced DUNS in 2022. CAGE Code is required for federal contracting. We acquire both.
Entity registration. The SAM.gov registration form has roughly 200 fields across 12 sections. We complete it correctly, including the financial assertions and the representations and certifications that federal buyers actually look at.
NAICS selection. Most small businesses qualify under multiple NAICS codes. The right combination matters — too few and you miss opportunities, too many and you trigger size standard review. We research your industry and select up to 10 codes that maximize your eligible opportunity set without compromising size status.
Size standard verification. Small business set-asides depend on your business size relative to the NAICS-specific standard. We verify and document.
Set-aside flags. If you qualify as woman-owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, or 8(a), we configure those flags correctly so contracting officers can find you.
DSBS profile. Dynamic Small Business Search is where contracting officers actually look. A complete DSBS profile dramatically increases inbound interest from federal buyers and primes. We populate every field.
Timeline
UEI acquisition is typically same-day. CAGE Code takes one to three weeks (issued by DLA). Full SAM.gov registration review takes 7 to 14 days after submission. From engagement to active registration: typically three to four weeks.
Annual renewal
SAM registrations expire annually. We offer renewal at $495 — significantly less than the initial setup because the heavy work is done. Most small businesses lose their registration because they forgot to renew. We do not let that happen.
Common questions
The registration itself is free. Some sites claim to charge fees for SAM registration — they are scams or third-party services adding markup. What we charge for is the work of getting your registration set up correctly and competitively. There is no agency fee.
Not strictly. NYC procurement runs through PASSPort, which is separate from SAM. But most small businesses serious about government contracting want both: federal opportunities are larger, and many city contracts have federal funding that triggers federal compliance requirements.
Common rejection reasons include mismatched legal name across IRS, state, and SAM systems; incorrect NAICS for the work described; and incomplete representations. We address these proactively in our setup. If a rejection happens, we resolve it at no additional charge.
Yes. SAM is free and the forms are public. Most self-filers spend 20 to 40 hours, make mistakes in NAICS selection or set-aside flags, and end up with a registration that is technically active but poorly configured. The fee for our service is roughly equivalent to the cost of your time at any reasonable hourly rate.
The first step is always the audit.
Ten minutes. Twelve questions. A personalized PDF showing every certification, grant, and contract category your business qualifies for. Free.