What Is SAM.gov?

The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is the official, government-operated database that consolidates vendor registration for all entities doing business with the federal government. Managed by the General Services Administration (GSA), SAM.gov replaced the old CCR (Central Contractor Registration) system and is now the single authoritative source for vendor data used across every federal agency.

Any business — large or small — that wants to receive a federal contract, grant, or cooperative agreement must be registered and actively maintained in SAM.gov. Registration is free and must be renewed annually. Failure to maintain an active registration can disqualify a vendor from federal procurement activity.

Why Federal Agencies Prefer SAM-Registered Vendors

The preference for SAM-registered vendors goes beyond regulatory compliance. Federal procurement officers rely on SAM.gov to verify critical vendor information before initiating any purchase:

Entity legitimacy: SAM validates that a business legally exists, has an active EIN, and is not debarred or suspended from federal contracting.
Payment routing: SAM stores banking and ACH information so the government can pay vendors correctly and quickly.
Representations and certifications: Vendors self-certify their business size, socioeconomic status, and compliance with federal regulations within SAM — information contracting officers rely on during source selection.
CAGE code assignment: The DLA assigns a CAGE code to SAM-registered entities, which becomes the vendor’s permanent federal identity for all procurement transactions.

Small Business Set-Aside Contracts: A Major Opportunity

One of the most significant benefits of SAM registration for small IT resellers is eligibility for small business set-aside contracts. The federal government has a statutory goal to award at least 23% of all federal contracting dollars to small businesses each year. This translates to hundreds of billions of dollars in contract opportunities that larger corporations cannot compete for.

For an IT reseller like OSSSINC, set-aside eligibility means we can compete for federal IT procurement opportunities that are specifically reserved for small businesses. This levels the playing field and gives agencies access to agile, responsive vendors rather than being locked into large enterprise contracts.

How to Verify a Vendor’s SAM Registration

Procurement officers can verify any vendor’s SAM registration status directly on SAM.gov in seconds. Here’s how:

Visit sam.gov and click “Search”
Enter the vendor’s legal business name, UEI, or CAGE code in the search field
Review the entity record — confirm “Active” registration status, current expiration date, and entity details
Check the “Exclusions” tab to ensure the vendor is not debarred or suspended

This 2-minute verification step protects agencies from inadvertently contracting with ineligible or fraudulent vendors.

OSSSINC’s SAM Credentials

One Stop Shop Solutions Inc. maintains active, current registration in SAM.gov with the following identifiers:

Legal Name: One Stop Shop Solutions Inc.
Doing Business As: OSSSINC
CAGE Code: 9ME14
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): QGV1XE1RXLN4
Business Type: Small Business
State of Incorporation: Delaware, USA

As an authorized reseller for TD Synnex and Ingram Micro, OSSSINC has access to one of the broadest IT product catalogs available — covering hardware, software, networking, and peripherals from hundreds of manufacturers. Our SAM registration means every purchase comes with full federal procurement compliance, proper documentation, and compliant invoicing.

Ready to Work with a SAM-Registered IT Vendor?

If your agency is looking for a SAM-registered IT reseller for your next procurement, OSSSINC is ready to support you. You can verify our registration at any time on SAM.gov using CAGE 9ME14 or UEI QGV1XE1RXLN4.

Learn more about our federal contracting capabilities, browse our product catalog, or contact our team at +1 (302) 567-4434 to request a quote for your next IT purchase.

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