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SAM.gov Business Registration Guide (2026 Edition)

SAM.gov registration is free, but the rejection rate is not zero — and the 2026 FAR Overhaul changed when active status actually matters during a procurement. This guide walks the entire registration end-to-end: what to gather before you start, how to complete Core Data, Assertions, and the Modernized Reps & Certs, and how to verify and maintain active status after submission.

This resource supports PursuitWorks, the federal proposal operations application of GovSight governed AI.

  • 01Plain-language explanation of the 2026 RFO change to continuous-registration rules
  • 02Prerequisite checklist: UEI, EIN/TIN, banking, NAICS, PSC, and POC requirements
  • 03Step-by-step walkthrough of the eight registration sections in SAM.gov
  • 04Common rejection causes, troubleshooting, and a one-page quick-reference checklist

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