5 Essential Items to Check Before You Submit Your Registration Update

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Completing your annual registration update is mandatory for doing business with the federal government. To avoid delays, rejection, or payment issues, you must verify specific information before you submit. Federal Contracting Center recommends focusing on these five critical data points to ensure a successful and fast approval process.

The first item to check is your Dun & Bradstreet or UEI information. Your Legal Business Name and Physical Address in the system must match exactly what is on file with the validation services. If you have moved suites or changed your business name even slightly, you must update the official record before attempting your SAM renewal. If the system detects a mismatch between your input and the validation database, it will prevent you from proceeding. This is the most common cause of "work in progress" stalls.

The second item is your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The system runs a match against the IRS database. You need to ensure that the Business Name and TIN you enter correspond exactly to what is on your most recent tax documents. If you are a single-member LLC, you might need to use your personal name and Social Security Number depending on how you filed with the IRS. Verifying this setup prevents the "TIN Match Failed" error which can take days to reset.

The third item is your Financial Information. This includes your Bank Routing Number, Account Number, and Account Type (Checking or Savings). This data is used for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If you have switched banks or if your bank has merged and changed routing numbers, you must update this immediately. Incorrect banking data will result in failed payments for your invoices. You should also verify the "Remittance Address" if it differs from your physical address.

The fourth item is your Point of Contact (POC) list. You must have a current Government Business POC and an Electronic Business POC. The government uses these email addresses to send important notifications about contract opportunities, past performance evaluations, and registration status. If these emails are outdated or belong to former employees, you will miss critical communications. Ensure these fields contain valid, monitored email addresses.

The fifth item is your Representations and Certifications. This section contains your answers to federal compliance questions, including your business size and socio-economic status. You must review each question to ensure your answers are still true. For example, if your revenue has increased, you may no longer qualify as a small business under certain NAICS codes. Falsely certifying your size can lead to penalties. Reviewing these questions ensures you remain compliant with the FAR.

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Ensure your registration is accurate and optimized for search visibility. Get professional assistance with your update to avoid errors. Start your process today at www.federalcontractingcenter.com.