SAM.gov guides
Plain-English answers for federal contractors keeping their registrations alive.
How to check your SAM registration status
Three ways to check — instant UEI lookup, entity search, and your workspace — plus what each status actually means.
SAM registration expired: what actually happens
No grace period. What breaks the day you lapse, and the step-by-step path back to Active.
How long does SAM renewal take?
The real 2–6 week timeline, stage by stage: entity validation, IRS TIN matching, and CAGE review.