SAM.gov Hygiene, FAR Overhaul, and Compliance Pitfalls

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Government Contractor’s Playbook

Squared Compass

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The GovCon Brief is your trusted source for news, insights, and strategy in the world of government contracting. Whether you're a seasoned contractor, a small business exploring federal opportunities, or a consultant navigating the FAR, this podcast delivers weekly briefings on what matters most. We break down new regulations, high-impact RFPs, contracting trends, and insider perspectives to help you stay informed and competitive in the federal marketplace. Hosted by experts in the field, each episode blends analysis, actionable tips, and real-world stories from the frontlines of procurement.

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SAM.gov Hygiene, FAR Overhaul, and Compliance Pitfalls

Government Contractor’s Playbook

15 minutes 37 seconds

3 weeks ago

SAM.gov Hygiene, FAR Overhaul, and Compliance Pitfalls

Are you an active small or mid-sized government contractor? Then your SAM.gov registration is no longer just a checkbox; it is your front line of eligibility. With sweeping changes coming online under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) through 2025 and early 2026, sloppy or outdated profiles will cost you real money, real fast.

In this episode, we break down what is actually changing and, more importantly, what you must do to stay "award-ready".

What You Will Learn:

The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Impact: Discover how the RFO is streamlining SAM.gov by moving procurement-specific representations and certifications (Types 2 and 3) out of entity registration and back into individual solicitations, transitioning the system to a "just-in-time" model starting as early as January 2026.
The High Stakes of Non-Compliance: Understand that under FAR 52.204-7, if your SAM registration is not active at the moment of offer submission and at the time of award, the government cannot legally issue you the contract. This compliance requirement has teeth; one vendor recently lost a $76 million award due to a one-day lapse.
Critical Compliance Pitfalls: We detail common mistakes that de-activate your status, including expired annual renewals (with no grace period), mismatched NAICS codes or size standards, outdated points of contact (POCs), and banking/EFT issues that can block payments.
The Hygiene Checklist: We provide an essential audit for contractors. Learn best practices such as:

As the FAR simplifies, SAM.gov becomes the single point of compliance truth. Treat your SAM profile like your storefront: keep it clean, keep it current, or risk being invisible just when opportunity knocks.