OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCE
SAM.gov Entity Registration
Official federal registration path for organizations that need an active federal entity registration to bid directly on certain contracts or apply directly for federal awards.
Reviewed 2026-09-05 · U.S. General Services Administration · United States
Cost: free. Confirm current services, eligibility, availability, and any fees directly with the provider.
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Government buyers include Texas state agencies and universities, cities, counties, school districts, and federal agencies, and each uses its own registrations and rules. Texas state purchasing uses the CMBL and NIGP codes; federal purchasing uses SAM.gov and NAICS codes.
Certifications such as SBA VetCert and Texas VetHUB can open set-aside and subcontracting opportunities, but registration, research, relationships, and compliant bids win the work. APEX Accelerators provide free help.
Listed under: Government contracting.