SAM Registration
**System for Award Management (SAM):**
The SAM is a United States government system that consolidates the capabilities of multiple systems and databases used by those who want to do business with the federal government. This includes the Central Contractor Registry (CCR), the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS).
All Awards registration allows you to bid on contracts and other procurements, as well as apply for financial assistance. Look for the icon on the left to submit an All Awards registration.
Financial Assistance Awards Only registration allows you to apply for financial assistance, or grants and loans, only. Look for the icon on the left to submit a Financial Assistance Only registration.
**Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):**
As of April 2022, the SAM system assigns a Unique Entity Identifier to each entity (i.e., company, organization, individual) that does business with the federal government. Before April 2022, the Dun & Bradstreet DUNS number was used for this purpose, but now the General Services Administration (GSA) automatically assigns a UEI during the SAM registration process.