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System for Award Management (SAM)
***If your system interfaces with CCR/FedReg, ORCA, or EPLS -- changes are coming! ***
SAM technical interface specifications for web services are available.
Click here to access the documentation.
- Interface Specification for Web Services (New as of February 15, 2012).
- Sample CSV
file for each extract type .
- SAM Legacy.
All extract users will have the opportunity to test their interfaces with SAM in April 2012. If you have questions about implementation of this specification, please send them to askSAM@gsa.gov.
What is SAM?
The System for Award Management (SAM) is combining eight federal procurement systems and the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance into one new system.
When will SAM launch?
SAM is being deployed in phases, beginning with the "Entity Management" capability and the EPLS portion of the "Performance Information" capability. Currently, this first phase is scheduled to be available in the first half of 2012.
SAM Overview Briefing
This video provides an overview of the System for Award Management (SAM). This video will provide a better understanding of the reason SAM was developed and how it will impact the community.
If you require a transcript of the video, it can be downloaded here.
How will SAM benefit me?
The overarching benefits of SAM include streamlined and integrated processes, elimination of data redundancies, and reduced costs while providing improved capability. There are specific benefits for various users, some of which are highlighted below:
For vendors and others who register in CCR
1 Login!
With SAM, one user ID and password will provide access to all the capabilities associated with:
- Registering to do business with the government
- Representing/self-certifying as a small business
- Viewing business opportunities
1 Process!
SAM integrates registration with representations and certifications to create a simplified, streamlined process. It divides data entry into three logical groupings:
- Core data (ex: Name and address, org type, financial information)
- Assertions (ex: NAICS, size metrics) and conditional/optional information (proceedings, disaster)
- Reps and certs (FAR questionnaire)
1 Reporting Location!
SAM keeps all data in one place, so users enter it only once.
For owners of interfacing systems
1 Data Location/New Interfaces!
Capabilities will remain the same, but the data will be consolidated into one location, eliminating data redundancies and potential data conflicts. The configuration of your current data feed will change to align with the consolidated data model. The following documentation is available to support you in modifying your interfaces to maintain the needed data flow:
SAM Interfaces Overview Briefing - Feb 2012 - Provides an overview of the planned interface changes.
SAM Master Extract Mapping v2.0 SAM Master Extract Mapping v2.0 - (New as of 02/01/2012) Added MPIN extract tab.
SAM technical interface specification for web services are available. Click here to access the documentation.
- Interface Specification for Web Services (New as of February 15, 2012).
- Sample CSV
file for each extract type .
- Legacy Extract Sample Files.
All extract users will have the opportunity to test their interfaces with SAM in April 2012. If you have questions about implementation of this specification, please send them to askSAM@gsa.gov.
Please email any questions about interfaces implementation to askSAM@gsa.gov.
Please Note: The interface specification and related documentation are for those who need to make changes in the code of their systems in order to continue interfacing with the Phase 1 legacy systems. These are technical documents intended for use by developers.
The following are answers to interface-related questions that have been submitted to askSAM@gsa.gov. This is a consolidation of Q&A to date. Answers highlighted in yellow have been updated since they were originally posted. There are still a few outstanding questions that we will post as soon as possible:
Consolidated SAM Interfaces Q&A March 26 2012
New POCs for Interface Coordination!
| For legacy system questions, please contact the following personnel: |
| CCR/FedReg,FSRS Meredith.Whitehead@gsa.gov |
| ORCA,EPLS Priscilla.Owens@gsa.gov |
| FBO,CFDA Donna.Davis@gsa.gov |
| FPDS Mary.Searcy@gsa.gov |
| eSRS Kristine.Preece@gsa.gov |
SAM's legacy systems, except PPIRS, and WDOL have been consolidated under one Program Manager, Kathleen (Kate) Oliver. Her team includes many of the legacy system PMs.
For SAM questions, please contact askSAM@gsa.gov .
For Contracting Officers
1 Login!
SAM provides one user ID and password that will provide access to all the capabilities associated with making an award determination:
- Determining appropriate Service Contract Act (SCA) and Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) wages
- Posting a solicitation
- Identifying excluded parties
- Verifying contractor eligibility
- Evaluating contractor and sub-contractor performance
1 Process!
SAM streamlines and integrates the currently siloed processes to:
- Simplify data entry and review
- Reduce the time required to complete a procurement
1 Reporting Location!
SAM
stores all data in one place, allowing for broader reporting capability.
Briefings and Other Documentation