How do I register in SAM.gov to bid on government contracts?

Short answer: Go to SAM.gov, create a login.gov account, and register your entity to get a Unique Entity ID. Provide your legal business name, address, EIN, bank details, NAICS codes and representations and certifications. Registration is free; never pay a third party to do it. Entity validation can take several weeks, and registration must be renewed every year.

Steps

1. Create a login.gov account and sign in to SAM.gov.
2. Select Register Entity and choose to bid on contracts.
3. Enter legal name, physical address, EIN, bank account for payment and your NAICS codes.
4. Complete the representations and certifications, including your small business status.
5. Wait for validation, then you receive a CAGE code.

Don't want to register?

XL Eagle is registered (UEI K6SYWSWZAMY9, CAGE 11R42) and can bid as the prime while you subcontract. See how. Free help with SAM registration is available from APEX Accelerators.

Sources

• SAM.gov
• GSA: Register your entity

XL Eagle LLC (UEI K6SYWSWZAMY9, CAGE 11R42) is an SBA small business and federal prime contractor in Austin, Texas, with 48 federal awards totalling $2.3 million, all public record on USAspending.gov. Updated 2026-11-12. More answers