How to Register and Maintain Your SAM.gov and SBA Profiles (2025 Update)

Are you a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur looking to tap into government contracting opportunities? Join us for “How to Register and Maintain Your SAM.gov and SBA Profiles,” a practical session designed to help you navigate the latest updates to two of the most important tools in federal procurement: SAM.gov and the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS).

DATE: July 30, 2025

TIME: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM CDT

Instructor: Ashley Duwel, Duwel Dev, LLC

Learning Credits: 1.5 CPEs, 1.5 ATCs

Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording. Please see Event Registration Instructions below.

What’s New in 2025?

• DSBS has a brand-new portal and search interface, improving how government buyers and prime contractors find small businesses like yours.

• SAM.gov’s IRS validation step now features a new user interface, streamlining how your legal business name and EIN are verified during registration.

• We’ll walk you through the complete process—from preparing your documents to keeping your profiles current—so you don’t miss out on opportunities due to incomplete or outdated information.

What We’ll Cover:

• Preparing for SAM Registration – Understand what SAM is, how it’s used, and what to gather before you begin.

• SAM Validation (UEI & IRS UI Updates) – Learn how the 2025 IRS validation UI works, what documents are required, and how to troubleshoot validation errors.

• SAM Registration (CAGE Code) – Discover how to complete your registration and what happens after submission.

• Updating Your SBA DSBS Profile – Explore the new DSBS platform and how to make your profile stand out in the updated search results.

Target Audience: Small business owners interested in federal contracting; entrepreneurs seeking to enhance their government business opportunities; Individuals responsible for maintaining their organization’s SAM.gov and SBA profiles.

*Govology Event Registration Instructions:

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