Federal contracting guides

Practical guides for small federal contractors: getting registered, finding opportunities on SAM.gov, and deciding what to bid. Written by the GoNoGo editorial team and checked against primary sources.

Getting Started

The basics before your first bid: UEI numbers, SAM.gov registration and reading a solicitation.

What Is a UEI Number? How to Find Yours or Get One
A UEI is the free 12-character ID SAM.gov gives your company. Where to find yours (sign-in required), how it replaced DUNS, and how to get one.