Doing Business with the Government
Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS Number)

Sign up for a DUNS Number. Although a DUNS Number is not required to register and upload a submission in BIDS, it is a requirement for a contract award.

If your White Paper has been accepted, visit Dun and Bradstreet, and follow the directions on that site.

System for Award Management (SAM)

After obtaining the DUNS Number, visit the System for Award Management website, and follow the directions it provides.

What is the Difference Between SAM.gov and beta.SAM.gov?