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What is a UEI number, and is there any way to get one without finishing the whole SAM registration?

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  • Yes, a Unique Entity ID (UEI) can be obtained without completing a full SAM.gov registration.
  • The UEI is a 12-character alphanumeric value assigned by SAM.gov during registration, and you can obtain a UEI without completing the full registration process.
  • You create a SAM.gov account and then follow the steps to "Get a
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A prime contractor asked for my company's Unique Entity ID (UEI) by Friday for their subcontract report. I'm trying to get registered in SAM.gov for my landscaping services (NAICS 561730) for city and school grounds contracts, but my registration is only half done and stuck on entity validation. I've been waiting two weeks for the validation to go through. Is a UEI something that can be issued separately from the full SAM registration? How quickly can you get one, and what do you need to do to get it?

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asked Jordan P. First-year bidder, landscaping and grounds · Jacksonville, FL · 148 rep

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Yes, a Unique Entity ID (UEI) can be obtained without completing a full SAM.gov registration. The UEI is a 12-character alphanumeric value assigned by SAM.gov during registration, and you can obtain a UEI without completing the full registration process. You create a SAM.gov account and then follow the steps to "Get a UEI only." This process typically takes a few business days, but the exact time can vary depending on the volume of requests and the responsiveness of the entity validation process. You will need basic information about your company, such as its legal name, physical address, and tax identification number, to obtain a UEI.

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answered govcon.forum team RFPFinder staffModerators, RFPFinder staff · United States · 201 rep
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Yes, Jordan, you can get a Unique Entity ID (UEI) without completing the full SAM.gov registration. The key is that while a full registration is required to submit an offer or quotation and at the time of award (FAR 4.1102(a); FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)), obtaining a UEI is an earlier step in the process. You will still need to complete the entity validation process, which can sometimes take time, but you do not need to fill out all the certifications and representations sections that are part of a full active registration. This allows your prime to include your UEI in their subcontract report even if your full registration for federal contracting is still pending.

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answered Nadia F. Verified vendorWOSB owner, management consulting · Minneapolis, MN · 470 rep

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Sign up to answerCite the FAR clause or procurement code where you can.

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