UEI – What is the Entity Validation Service’s database?

SAM.gov uses an entity validation service (EVS) to independently verify the
existence and uniqueness of an entity.
● Validation is required when you
○ register an entity
○ renew your entity registration each year
○ get a Unique Entity ID, and
○ update or change your entity’s name or address
● Every entity must validate with the new provider’s databases and data
sources, even if you had an active registration.

Once your entity has successfully be added to the Entity Validation Service’s database (EVS database) with the correct name and address from your registration documents, the next steps are to:

1. Log into SAM.gov and click “Get Started” from the home page.
2. Select “Get a Unique Entity ID Only”
3. Enter the organization’s legal name and address, preferably copied from the email received from GSA to ensure an exact match.
4. If a potential match appears, confirm whether it is the correct match.

If the system still did not find a match, try one more time just in case there was a delay in updating the database. If the system still doesn’t find a match, submit a ticket from www.FSD.gov (using the same account used for SAM.gov) or calling the helpdesk at +1 334-206-7828to explain that your entity has already been added to the EVS database but that the information is not appearing in SAM.gov.