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What are the requirements for maintaining an active SAM.gov entity registration in 2026?

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My SAM.gov entity registration is up for renewal next month, and I want to make sure I get it right. I know it's supposed to be renewed every 365 days to stay active, but I'm looking for details on what that actually involves. Last time, the process for getting our Unique Entity ID (UEI) and then the full registration was a bit confusing, especially with the NAICS code selection and ensuring all our company info was consistent. We're a landscaping company, primarily doing grounds maintenance, and I want to keep us eligible for federal contracts. What are the specific steps I need to take to renew our SAM.gov registration, and are there any new requirements for 2026 that I should be aware of?

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asked Jordan P. First-year bidder, landscaping and grounds · Jacksonville, FL · 434 rep

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Maintaining an active SAM.gov entity registration in 2026 involves an annual renewal to ensure your business information remains current and accurate. Your registration must be renewed every 365 days to stay active, as stated on the SAM.gov entity registration page. The renewal process primarily requires you to log in to your account and verify or update all existing information, including your business address, points of contact, and financial details. You should also review your NAICS code selections to ensure they still accurately reflect your company's services, like your landscaping and grounds maintenance work. For federal contracts, an offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and at the time of award (FAR 4.1102(a); FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). There are no new requirements for 2026 beyond the standard annual review. Remember, SAM.gov registration and renewal are free. For state and local opportunities, you will need to register on the specific state procurement portal for that jurisdiction, as their vendor registration processes are separate from SAM.gov.

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answered Keisha W. Verified vendor8(a) firm founder, staffing and training · Atlanta, GA · 624 rep
It is important to remember that if your SAM.gov registration lapses, even for a day, you become ineligible for federal awards. This can delay contract awards or payments. · Dana K. ·

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