unique entity identifier (UEI)
SAM.gov outage planned this weekend as transition away from DUNS numbers takes effect
"Any transition of this magnitude will have glitches, but I’m confident that our systems are ready," says GSA official Memi Whitehead.
The federal government’s procurement portal leaves beta with focus on data security
The new website offers secure entity registration from the homepage, displays Unique Entity Identifiers, and tweaks search filters.
GSA’s transition to new unique entity identifier delayed
The proprietary, nine-digit Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number supplied by Dun & Bradstreet will hang around a little longer.
GSA begins Phase 3 of Multiple Award Schedule consolidation
MAS holders must consolidate their multiple contracts into one per unique entity identifier (UEI) to simplify acquisition.
GSA extends procurement data reports transition due to coronavirus, feedback
The agency wants to require use of the Federal Procurement Data System reports function in beta.SAM.gov by year's end.
GSA begins transition to new identifier replacing DUNS
The DUNS number is being phased out in favor of a non-proprietary alternative for doing business with the government.