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SAM.gov - Entity Validation Processing Delays

Recently, there have been some major changes in how SAM.gov validates your data, which has led to difficulties. In April 2022, SAM.gov stopped using Dun & Bradstreet’s DUNS numbers to identify businesses and instead began using their own system-generated UEI codes, which are automatically assigned to entities upon registration. This shift should theoretically simplify things for new contractors but the implementation has had issues...
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Getting HUBZone certified makes your
business eligible to compete for special set-aside contracts. It also gives you preferential consideration in full and open competition.
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How to Do Business with the Government
Join us to discover the opportunities and requirements of doing business with the government. We'll help you determine if selling to the government is right for you, and teach you the basics of how to get started and be successful. 

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Federal Employee Health Benefits
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General Services Administration
Fri, 6/17, 9am | more>>

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Bid Opportunities
Humboldt and Mendocino
Briceland Thorne Rd Storm Damage Repair
Issuer: Humboldt County
Closing Date: 6/14/22 | more>>

Workshops to Support County Job Seekers
Issuer: Mendocino County
Closing Date: 6/17/22 | more>>

Ettersberg Rd Storm Damage Repair
Issuer: Humboldt County
Closing Date: 6/28/22 | more>>


Shasta, Trinity, Siskiyou
Geotechnical Services
Issuer: Shasta County
Closing Date: 6/14/22 | more>>

Clinical & Therapeutic Services
Issuer: Siskiyou County
Closing Date: 6/14/22 | more>>

Septic System Design Services
Issuer: Del Norte County
Closing Date: 6/15/22 | more>>

Boating Safety Equipment
Issuer: Siskiyou County
Closing Date: 6/24/22 | more>>
Bay Area
Road Material and Hauling Services
Issuer: Sonoma County
Closing Date: 6/7/22 | more>>

Nurse Call Project
Issuer: Santa Clara County
Closing Date: 6/9/22 | more>>

Road Seal Projects
Issuer: Napa County
Closing Date: 6/16/22 | more>>

Network Equipment and Support
Issuer: Alameda county
Closing Date: 6/17/22 | more>>

HHS Tenant Improvements, San Rafael
Issuer: Marin County
Closing Date: 6/23/22 | more>>

San Mateo Complete Streets Plan
Issuer: City of San Mateo
Closing Date: 6/24/22 | more>>

Traffic Signal Upgrades -
Western Addition Area
Issuer: San Francisco County
Closing Date: 6/29/22 | more>>
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