SAM.gov Core Data / DLA CAGE Form / FAR Reps and Certs Instructions: SAM.gov Annual Registration Renewal: Preventing CAGE Code Expiration & Federal Grant Payment Freezes
“Our non-profit or small business receives federal grants, but SAM.gov says our registration expired and payments are frozen. How do we renew?”
Official Procedural Summary & Rules
SAM.gov registrations expire every 12 months, immediately freezing all federal payments. Renew at least 30 days before expiration to maintain active status.
Key Statutory Rules & Exceptions
Federal agencies cannot legally disburse grant funds or contract payments to any entity with an expired SAM.gov registration. • Renewal is 100% free; do not pay outside marketing companies requesting $400–$800 for annual renewals. • Review your Core Data, Representations and Certifications, and Executive Compensation reporting to submit your renewal.
Official Procedural Sequence
Log into SAM.gov 30 days before expiration Verify banking direct deposit routing numbers Submit renewal and track CAGE validation
⚠️ Administrative Traps & Rejection Triggers
Waiting until your registration has already expired (DLA CAGE security reviews can take up to 10 business days to clear).
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Under 48 CFR § 4.1102, detail SAM.gov annual registration maintenance: (1) The strict 365-day annual expiration cycle for all active SAM.gov registrations; (2) Immediate statutory freeze on federal grant drawdowns and contract payments when registration lapses; (3) Updating the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and Federal Acquisition Regulation Representations and Certifications; (4) Resolving DLA CAGE validation discrepancies (physical location vs legal address); (5) Mandatory notarized Entity Administrator appointment letters for new administrative users.