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Registration & Compliance

Plain-language definitions of every Registration & Compliance term that shows up in government contracting work.


Registration & Compliance

Contractor Responsibility Determination

A contracting officer's pre-award assessment that a contractor meets all standards of integrity, capability, and compliance to receive an award.

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Registration & ComplianceEFT

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Registration

The banking information a contractor must provide in SAM.gov so the government can pay invoices by direct deposit.

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Entity Registration Renewal

The annual process of updating and reactivating a SAM.gov entity record to maintain eligibility for federal contract awards.

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Exclusions and Debarment

A formal government action that prohibits a contractor from receiving federal contracts or assistance for a period of time.

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Registration & CompliancePOC

Point of Contact (POC) in SAM

A designated individual listed in a SAM.gov entity record who serves as the official government or contractor contact.

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SAM Registration

The mandatory process by which a company creates an active entity record in SAM.gov before receiving a federal contract award.

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System for Award Management Exclusions

The SAM.gov database of contractors, individuals, and entities prohibited from receiving federal awards or assistance.

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Registration & ComplianceTIN

Tax Identification Number (TIN) in Procurement

A federal employer identification number or social security number required in SAM.gov registration and payment processing.

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