SAM.gov
Also known as: System for Award Management
SAM.gov is the official U.S. government website where vendors register to do business with the federal government, search for opportunities, and check exclusion lists. Active SAM registration is a prerequisite for receiving any federal contract award and for posting an SPRS score or CMMC affirmation.
Related terms
- CAGE Code
A CAGE Code is a five-character alphanumeric identifier assigned to suppliers doing business with the U.S. federal government. It is the unique identifier under which an organization's SPRS score and CMMC affirmation are posted.
- Unique Entity Identifier
The Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is the 12-character alphanumeric identifier assigned by SAM.gov to every entity registered to do business with the federal government. It replaced the legacy DUNS number in April 2022 as the primary entity identifier for federal procurement.
- Supplier Performance Risk System
The Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) is the Department of Defense system of record where contractors post their NIST SP 800-171 assessment scores and CMMC affirmations. Contracting officers verify SPRS entries before award on solicitations that include DFARS 252.204-7019, -7020, or -7021.