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Verify SAMS Validation
How Do I Verify a Supplier’s SAM Status?
Overview
The US Federal Government General Services Administration (GSA) developed software called System for Award
Management (SAM) which maintains a list of federally registered Suppliers and their status with the federal
government. Formerly known as Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Federal Registry (FedReg), SAM is
utilized on an on-going basis to verify that funds are only being sent to federally approved Suppliers. Compass
will check this status for all Suppliers.
Navigation
Navigator > Suppliers > Suppliers Information > Add/Update > Supplier
The Find an Existing Value tab displays.
SAM Status only impacts vouchers/payments that have charges to Grants/Project IDs that are federally funded.
To be validated in the SAM system, the Supplier must have a valid Duns & Bradstreet (D&B) Number defined for the Supplier.
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1. Verify or Enter your SetID.
You can search for a supplier using several different criteria. For example, you can search by
Supplier ID or Name. However, it is suggested to enter the Supplier ID.
2. Enter the Supplier ID (if known) or enter other search fields based on the information that
you have.
Most fields use “begins with” as the default search operator. The items you enter in the field must start with the value
entered. Other options are available if needed, such as equals, contains, etc.
3. Click the Search button.
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