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You can reflect this status in your profile in the Systems for Award Management (SAM). A profile in the SAM is required for all firms seeking to do business with the Federal government. You can set up your profile in the SAM by going to: http://www.sam.gov and clicking on “Create an Account.” Please keep in mind that you will need to obtain a DUNS. After you have set up your profile in the SAM, you will need to wait up to 5 days before this information will transfer to our system if you are seeking to be certified in any of our programs (i.e., 8(a), HUBZone, etc.).
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