Who Can Register as the Authorized Representative for an Organization in SAM?

SAM Registration Requirements and Eligibility

Who Can Register as the Authorized Representative for an Organization in SAM?

Mark Jones

The System for Award Management (SAM) is the primary database used by the U.S. government to manage the procurement process and award contracts and grants to eligible organizations. To register with SAM, an organization must appoint an authorized representative who will be responsible for maintaining the organization’s information in SAM and for submitting and receiving awards and payments.

So, who can register as the authorized representative for an organization in SAM? The following individuals are eligible to serve as an authorized representatives in SAM:

An employee of the organization: An employee of the organization who has been authorized by the organization’s management to serve as the authorized representative in SAM can register the organization in the system. This individual must have the authority to bind the organization to the terms and conditions of any contracts or grants that are awarded through SAM.

Third-party representative: A third-party representative, such as Federal Processing Registry, a consultant, or a lawyer, can also register an organization in SAM if they have been authorized to do so by the organization.

This individual must provide documentation demonstrating their authority to act on behalf of the organization, such as a power of attorney or a letter of authorization.

Officer of the organization: An officer of the organization, such as a president, vice president, or chief financial officer, can also register the organization in SAM. This individual must have the authority to bind the organization to the terms and conditions of any contracts or grants that are awarded through SAM.

It’s important to note that the authorized representative must be a U.S. citizen or a legal resident of the United States. In addition, the authorized representative must provide their personal information, including their name, address, phone number, and email address, as part of the SAM registration process.

When registering an organization in SAM, the authorized representative must provide detailed information about the organization, including its legal business name, address, phone number, email address, business type, and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes.

This information will be used to determine the organization’s eligibility to participate in federal procurement opportunities.

Once the organization has been registered in SAM, the authorized representative will be responsible for maintaining the organization’s information in the system and for submitting and receiving awards and payments. This includes updating the organization’s information if there are any changes, such as a change of address or phone number, and renewing the organization’s registration every year to ensure that the information remains up-to-date.

In conclusion, an authorized representative is a key role in the SAM registration process, as this individual is responsible for registering the organization and maintaining the organization’s information in the system. An authorized representative can be an employee of the organization, a third-party representative, or an officer of the organization, as long as they are a U.S. citizen or a legal resident of the United States and have the authority to bind the organization to the terms and conditions of any contracts or grants that are awarded through SAM.

By appointing an authorized representative and registering the organization in SAM, Federal Processing Registry helps organizations participate in federal procurement opportunities and receive awards and payments.

If you need assistance with your renewal, you can contact us at 866-717-5267 or via email: help@federalprocessingregistry.com