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Dear XXXXXXXX, Effective October 7, 2025, the registration for the following entity pending review in the System for Award Management (SAM): An active registration in SAM.gov is required to be eligible for new federal awards and to ensure continued payment on existing contracts. Entities are responsible for maintaining their SAM.gov registration and must renew annually or Multi-Years to remain in compliance with federal requirements. If you intend to pursue federal contracts or receive federal financial assistance, it is strongly recommended that you renew your entity registration without delay. Please be advised: • SAM.gov is an official U.S. government website to register or renew. • Processing times may vary. Renewal delays could result in payment interruptions or ineligibility for awards. To renew your registration, take the following steps: 1. Confirm SAM.gov XXXX credentials. 2. Navigate to your Confirm in email, located below. 3. Select "Confirm Entities" to view your registrations options. 4. Identify the entity you wish to renew, click the Annual or Multi Year vertical in the Actions box. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the renewal. 6. Submit the update. A confirmation message will appear upon successful submission. 7. Schedule at day and time with your assigned agent. Additional Reminders: 1. Entity Validation: You must confirm your legal business name and physical address. Most entities validate automatically. In some cases, a manual review may be required, which can extend processing time. 2. TIN and CAGE Code Validation: All U.S. entities must pass Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) validation. If applicable, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) must also validate your Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Failure of these checks may result in system prompts for additional documentation. 3. Assistance and Guidance: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX will be assigned an agent 4. Check Your Registration Status: a. With assigned Agent b. Navigate to "Check Entity Status" c. Enter your UEI or CAGE Code d. Your registration status will be Emailed once submitted and renewal approved If your business is located in the United States or its outlying areas and qualifies as a small business, additional support is available at SAM Support Assistance Center, or FCC. These centers are authorized to assist businesses with federal contracting processes. Failure to register during the current access window may result in delayed eligibility for data access until the next enrollment cycle. Sincerely, SAM Registration Department Phone: 855-321-2589 [I called this number and asked if they charged for SAM registration renewal. They said they do, but it can be done for free at SAM.gov, so at least they are being honest about trying to charge for something that can be done for free!]
Targeted Person's Location
MN, USA - 55404
Scam Type
Government Agency Imposter
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Business name
SAMRegistration.com
Date Reported
October 7, 2025
Scam ID
1075473
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