Josef Kamara, CPA, CISSP, CISA · Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 minute read

SAM.gov

The System for Award Management at sam.gov, the consolidated federal portal where prospective contractors register to do business with the U.S. government, search for contract opportunities, and access award and entity data. SAM consolidated nine legacy systems including CCR, ORCA, EPLS, and FBO into a single GSA-operated platform. Active SAM registration is a precondition for any federal award above the micro-purchase threshold; FAR 4.1102 requires the contractor to be registered at award and to maintain registration throughout contract performance. Registration renews annually.