SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI)
The Unique Entity ID (UEI) is the 12-character alphanumeric identifier assigned in SAM.gov to every entity doing business with the federal government.
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Definition
The Unique Entity ID (UEI) is the 12-character alphanumeric identifier assigned in SAM.gov to every entity doing business with the federal government. It replaced the nine-digit DUNS number on April 4, 2022, and it does not expire.
Your SAM.gov registration, which you need to be awarded federal contracts and most grants, does expire: renew it every 365 days, starting a month or two early.
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vs. CAGE code
The UEI identifies the entity government-wide; the CAGE code identifies a specific facility and is assigned by DLA. What is CAGE?
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What does UEI mean in procurement?
The Unique Entity ID (UEI) is the 12-character alphanumeric identifier assigned in SAM.gov to every entity doing business with the federal government. It replaced the nine-digit DUNS number on April 4, 2022, and it does not expire.
What is the difference between UEI and CAGE?
The UEI identifies the entity government-wide; the CAGE code identifies a specific facility and is assigned by DLA.