SAM, UEIs to be improved: GSA

      The “SAM” website for registering as a federal contractor and obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) soon will be undergoing improvements due to concerns raised by users and industry members, the General Services Administration wrote in a recent email to users of the system. The exact timing of the changes was not specified.

      The changes will include:

• Providing information at start of what documents and information are needed;
• Asking for all entity information up front so you just have one ticket;
• Step-by-step instructions on entity search and document provision;
• The ability to indicate where you want to use one document for multiple pieces of entity information;
• Clear confirmation that your documents were submitted and links to information on next steps;
• Improved help articles on FSD.gov and improved on-screen popups with definitions and links to relevant resources; and
• Cleaner, simplified appearance.

      Entity validation is still required, as is attaching documents (for some entities). Timelines for existing validation requests are not affected.

More information:
Presentation video: https://bit.ly/3SAPu1H
Stakeholder Forum presentation slides: https://bit.ly/3Qy45cA

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