UEI FAQ

What is a UEI used for?

A UEI uniquely identifies your organization in federal systems for contracts, grants, awards, and past performance tracking.

A UEI is used to uniquely identify your organization in federal systems for contracts, grants, and other awards. Agencies, primes, and systems like FPDS and USAspending use that identifier to track your obligations, past performance, and eligibility for set-asides or socioeconomic programs. It ties together everything the government knows about your entity: who you are, what you've delivered, and what certifications you hold.

GovCon in a Box leverages your UEI to connect these dots for you. By entering your UEI, you unlock visibility scoring, competitor analysis, and targeted opportunity matching so your federal identity becomes a strategic asset, not just an administrative requirement.

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Your UEI is more than a registration number. Our tools help you turn that identifier into real visibility, connecting your federal profile to opportunities, competitors, and teaming partners.

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How do I find my UEI number?

Log into SAM.gov with your entity administrator account and open your active entity registration record to see your UEI.

How can I get my UEI number?

Create a Login.gov account, sign into SAM.gov, and start the Get Unique Entity ID process with your legal business information.

Is a UEI number the same as EIN?

No, the EIN is issued by the IRS for tax purposes, while the UEI is issued through SAM.gov for federal contracting identification.

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