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SAM.gov may be unavailable during these times.
Entity validation is the first step in getting your Unique Entity ID or registering in SAM.gov. Review time will depend on whether we can make a match from your original document submission or if we need to request additional documentation. Have questions? Our online resource page contains helpful information about this process.
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The unique entity identifier used in SAM.gov has changed.
On April 4, 2022, the unique entity identifier used across the federal government changed from the DUNS Number to the Unique Entity ID (generated by SAM.gov).
For more information about this transition, visit SAM.gov or the Federal Service Desk, FSD.gov. You can search for help at FSD any time or request help from an FSD agent Monday–Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.