OMB Documents – Types of Review Requests

Based on the status of your information collection and whether the collection is changing substantially from any previous OMB approvals, there are several types of reviews for OMB numbers. New Collection: Request for a new OMB Control Number of a collection that DoD has not previously used or sponsored. Existing Collection in Use without an… Continue reading OMB Documents – Types of Review Requests

NPI Final Rule

NPI Final ruling according to the Code of Federal Regulations 42 CFR 403.902 § 403.902 Definitions. For purposes of this subpart, the following definitions apply: Applicable group purchasing organization means an entity that: (1) Operates in the United States; and (2) Purchases, arranges for or negotiates the purchase of a covered drug, device, biological, or medical… Continue reading NPI Final Rule

Obtaining / Registering a DUNS+4

To create a DUNS +4 record in SAM, follow the steps below:  Access the SAM homepage. Click the blue “Log In” button in the upper right corner (you will be redirected to Login.gov). Click “Sign in” and enter your login.gov email address and password. Click “Next.” You will be directed to the SAM Terms and Conditions. Click… Continue reading Obtaining / Registering a DUNS+4

What is a global LEI?

The LEI is a reference code to uniquely identify a legally distinct entity that engages in a financial transaction. Currently, there are many ways to identify entities, but there is no unified global identification system for legal entities across markets and jurisdictions. The LEI will be a linchpin for financial data—the first global and unique… Continue reading What is a global LEI?

12b-1 Fees

12b-1 Fees are fees paid out of fund assets to cover the costs of marketing and selling fund shares. “Distribution fees” include fees to compensate brokers and others who sell fund shares, and to pay for advertising, and printing and mailing prospectuses to new investors. “Shareholder Service Fees” are fees that cover the cost of… Continue reading 12b-1 Fees

How to request an NCAGE Code

How to Obtain a NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) Code If the NCAGE code has already been registered, you can search for it here. The Commercial and Government Entity Code also known as CAGE Code, is a code assigned to businesses providing a product or service to the United States (U.S.) Government. In the… Continue reading How to request an NCAGE Code

CAGE Code Acronyms

ACO – Administrative Contracting Officer APOC Alternate Point of Contact CAGE Commercial and Government EntityCIC Customer Interaction CenterCSI CAGE Search and Inquiry D&B Dun and BradstreetDBA Doing Business AsDFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation SupplementDLA Defense Logistics AgencyDOD Department of DefenseDODAAC Department of Defense Activity Address CodeDUNS Data Universal Numbering System EIN Employer Identification Number FAR… Continue reading CAGE Code Acronyms

What is Ownership of Offeror (OoO) & IO & HLO?

Ownership of Offeror (OoO) What is OoO? The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have revised the FAR that now requires that offerors provide their CAGE codes to contracting officers and that, if owned or controlled by another entity, offerors will provide, in a new provision… Continue reading What is Ownership of Offeror (OoO) & IO & HLO?

What is the US SAM?

System for Award Management What is SAM? Register your entity (business, organization, individual, or government agency) to do business with the U.S. Government. SAM is the official U.S. Government system that consolidated the capabilities of CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. It is FREE to register in SAM.gov for any entity. Find FREE training and support material for registering… Continue reading What is the US SAM?