1. DUNS # and SAM.Gov Registration

2. Getting Started Read the Program NOFAs
Grant Applications will generally require:
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS)
Registration and/or Update on following systems:
System for Award Management (SAM.gov)
Specific grant application system (i.e. Grants.gov)

3. DUNS: Who needs a DUNS Number? What is a DUNS Number?
You, if you are “entering a cooperative, contribution, interagency, partnership agreement, a federal contract, or grant agreement.”
What is a DUNS Number?
Dun & Bradstreet’s “Data Universal Numbering System”. A copyrighted, proprietary means of identifying business entities on a location – specific basis.
A unique nine-character identification number provided free of charge.

4. DUNS: Obtaining One 1) By Phone @ 1-866-705-57112)
Choose: Click here to request your D-U-N-S Number via the Web
Information you will need to complete the process:
Legal Name of your business entity
Address
Phone Number
Name of the CEO or business owner
Legal Structure or type of business
Year the entity was established
Primary line of business
Total number of employees (full time & part time)

5. DUNS: Obtaining One

6. DUNS: Things to Remember
Obtaining a DUNS number places your organization on their marketing list that is sold to other companies. You can request not to be added to this list during your application.
Never pay $$$ to obtain a DUNS #.
Other D&B products | services for a price.
2 – 3 day turnaround.

7. System for Award Management (SAM)
Initial registration and annual registration to maintain eligibility.
, an official website of the U.S. government.
There is no cost to use SAM.
Used to:
Register to do business with the U.S. Government.
Update or renew your entity registration.
Check status of an entity registration.
Search for entity registration and exclusion records.

8. ALERT: NEW REQUIREMENT FOR REGISTRATION
As of 06/11/18, submit a notarized letter to appoint entity administrator.
Do this first!
Notarized Letter gov/answer.do?sysparm_kbid=d2e67885db0d5f00b3257 d321f96194b&sysparm_search=kb
Steps:
Determine which template is required.
Complete the template and print on your entity’s letterhead.
Sign the completed letter in the presence of a notary.
Mail the completed, signed, notarized letter within 60 days of registration activation to:
FEDERAL SERVICE DESK
ATTN: SAM.GOV REGISTRATION PROCESSING
460 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
LONDON, KY
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

9. SAM: Getting Started Original log in process has changed - Steps:
Create a login.gov account – you will only use this once
Use a consistent address
Have a working phone number - a security code will be sent
an-account-with-logingov/
Future Sign In: Address, Password & Phone
order-to-sign-in/

10. SAM: Register Entity
SAM User Account Created; Log In to Register to do business with the U.S. Government.
My User Roles
Entity Users
Entity Registrations **
Existing Registrations
New Registrations
My Account Settings
My Data Access
General
User Dashboard

11. SAM: Existing Registrations
Note: If your entity is currently registered make sure to maintain | update registration annually. If you have not done so in a while, it is not too late, log in and update!
“Entity Administrators and/or Entity Registration Representatives are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of an entity registration in SAM. An entity registration must be renewed every 365 days in order to remain active and will expire if it is not updated in a timely manner. An expired registration may affect the ability to do business with the Federal government.”
Updating or renewing your registration information will take approximately 24 hours to become active.
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12. SAM: New Registrations
Note: Online registration takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, and it can take up to 3 business days or up to 2 weeks before your SAM registration becomes active.
You will be required to enter financial information, this will be maintained in a secure fashion.
You also need to check the box making your organization information public, this will be needed for outside stakeholders to see that you are fully registered.
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13. SAM: Need Help
Quick User Guides:
Full User Guides:
Helpful Hints:
Demonstration Videos:

14. Reach Out Anytime
Bobbi Kilburn
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Agency of Commerce and Community Development Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
development/programs/ptac
Questions?