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Getting Started
Registration, UEI, CAGE, entity validation, set-asides. The paperwork you have to get right before you can bid at all. Start here if you have not registered yet, or if something in SAM.gov is stuck.
Reps and Certs Explained: The SAM.gov Section Everyone Skims Too Fast
Representations and certifications are not a formality at the end of SAM.gov registration. They are legal statements the government relies on, and getting one wrong is a compliance problem, not paperwork.
Getting StartedWhat to Do in Your First 90 Days After SAM.gov Registration
Your SAM.gov registration went active. Here is what actually moves the needle in the first 90 days, week by week, before you bid on anything.
Getting StartedHow Minority-Owned Businesses Get Certified for Federal Set-Asides
The federal government has a real certification path for minority-owned businesses, but it is not the one most people assume. Here is what actually qualifies you, and what changed in 2026.
Getting StartedSAM.gov Registration Scams: How to Spot Them (Registration Is Always Free)
SAM.gov registration never costs money. Here is what the fake renewal emails, paid "registration centers," and login look-alike pages actually look like, and how to check yourself.
Getting StartedEntity Validation Failed on SAM.gov: What It Means and How to Fix It
Entity validation checks your legal business name, physical address, and TIN against IRS and other authoritative records. Here is what a failure actually means and how to clear it.
Getting StartedSAM.gov Registration Rejected? The 5 Most Common Reasons and Fixes
The five things that actually stall a SAM.gov registration, why each one happens, and the exact fix for each, from someone who has registered and renewed through this process himself.
Getting StartedHow to Get a CAGE Code (Without Paying Anyone)
A CAGE code is free and assigned automatically when you register on SAM.gov. Here is how the assignment actually works, why some sites charge for it anyway, and what to do if yours is stuck.
Getting StartedUEI vs. CAGE Code: What's the Difference and Do You Need Both?
A UEI and a CAGE code look similar and get issued at the same moment, so people assume they're the same thing. They aren't. Here's what each one actually does.
Getting StartedWhat Is a UEI Number? (And Why It Replaced the DUNS Number)
The UEI is the 12-character ID that replaced DUNS in SAM.gov. Here is what it does, where it comes from, and why the old number stopped working.
Getting StartedHow Long Does SAM.gov Registration Take in 2026?
GSA states up to 10 business days for a clean registration. Here's why some registrations take that long, why others take weeks, and the one rule change that matters if your registration lapses mid-bid.
Getting Started8(a) vs. WOSB vs. HUBZone vs. SDVOSB: Which Small Business Certification Fits You
Four federal certifications, four different eligibility tests. Here's what each one actually requires and which one matches your business, not just your instinct.
Getting StartedHow to Register on SAM.gov: A Step-by-Step Guide
The eight things you need before you start, the order SAM.gov actually processes them in, and the one mistake that turns a 10-day registration into a 5-week one.