What's the process for renewing my SAM.gov entity registration in October 2026?

The process for renewing your SAM.gov entity registration in October 2026 will follow the established steps, primarily ensuring your information is current and accurate, but you must also be aware of the CMMC requirements.

Your SAM.gov entity registration must be renewed every 365 days to stay active. To renew, you will log into SAM.gov and navigate to your entity's workspace. You will need to review and update all sections of your registration, including your core data, assertions, representations and certifications, and points of contact. This typically involves confirming your NAICS code and UEI, as well as verifying your business address and other organizational details.

For October 2026, the primary new requirement to be aware of is the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Since your company is on a GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract, you may encounter CMMC requirements in solicitations. CMMC Level 1, which consists of the 15 requirements of FAR 52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems, is a self-assessment that must be conducted every three years. Ensure you have completed and recorded this self-assessment, as it may be required for future RFQs or task orders through GSA eBuy. There were no changes to the CMMC implementation schedule after July 13, 2026, when Phase II was suspended.