Jun 5, 2025 · Unique Entity ID: What you need to know The Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov is now the authoritative identifier for those doing business with the federal government. The DUNS Number is …

Jul 23, 2025 · Unique Entity Identifier UpdateStarting in December 2020, the D-U-N-S® number will no longer be the official identifier for doing business with the U.S. Government.

You will need to use the Unique Entity ID (SAM) to search entity registrations, exclusions, and contract opportunity awards by entity identifier. You may always search using other unique fields such as …

Jul 23, 2024 · Unique Entity ID Technical Specifications and API Information Many systems outside of the GSA interface with award data and information, including Unique Entity ID data. Please go to …

The federal government is changing the unique identifier used by entities from the D-U-N-S® Number to the Unique Entity ID (SAM), generated by SAM.gov. On April 4, 2022, the D-U-N-S® Number will be …

Aug 12, 2021 · What is the Unique Entity ID? TODAY The authoritative unique entity identifier used by the federal government is the DUNS Number

March 16, 2022 GSA Systems Switch to Unique Entity ID (SAM) on April 4, 2022 Washington — On Monday, April 4, 2022, SAM.gov and all other General Services Administration (GSA) systems will …

Is the Unique Entity ID the same as the Tax ID number? No. Your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is an identifier assigned by the IRS. The Unique Entity ID (SAM) is assigned by SAM.gov. They are …

Apr 14, 2025 · FAQs - Stakeholder Forum - August 12, 2021 - Unique Entity Identifier (SAM) Transition [PDF - 255 KB] Stakeholder Forum - August 12, 2021 - Unique Entity Identifier (SAM) Transition …

The Unique Entity ID is now the authoritative identifier. Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) used to provide both the identifier and validation services. Now both are provided in SAM.gov. Because you get a Unique …