Guides
How to Search for Government Contracts on SAM.gov Like a Pro
Knowing how to search for government contracts is a skill, and this guide teaches the version of it that finds bids you can win. Short answer: To search SAM.gov effectively, use the filters before the keyword box. Filter by your NAICS code, PSC code, notice type (Solicitation for active bids), set-aside eligibility, and place of […]
How to Renew Your SAM.gov Registration (and Why It Lapses)
Short answer: Your SAM.gov registration must be renewed every year. To renew, log in through Login.gov, open your entity record, review every section line by line (don’t just confirm the pre-populated data), update your Core Data, NAICS, EFT info, and Reps and Certs, then submit and wait 2 to 4 days for validation. Start 90 […]
Why Your SAM.gov Registration Got Rejected (and How to Fix It Fast)
If you just got your SAM.gov registration rejected, take a breath: it is almost always fixable, and usually quickly. Short answer: SAM.gov registrations get rejected for five common reasons: a name or address mismatch with IRS records, a brand-new EIN that hasn’t propagated yet, out-of-date state business filings, a personal (non-business) bank account, or missed […]