Just received the notification I have a CAGE code Registration Activated for CaregiverRelief LLC / MNTQBN3HRNT9 / 20ZC8 in the U.S. Government's System for Award Management (SAM.gov). I am now going to work on learning the different opportunities. Exciting

We'll be live Saturday for two opportunities to connect, learn, and ask questions: 👥 Open Community Q&A🕐 1:00 PM PST 🚀 Growth Members Call🕜 1:30 PM PST - Sent to Growth Members Email Whether you're just getting started or actively pursuing government contracting opportunities, bring your questions and join the discussion. Topics may include:✅ SAM Registration✅ Certifications✅ Capability Statements✅ Finding Opportunities✅ Working with Apex Accelerators✅ Mentor-Protégé Programs✅ General Government Contracting Questions We look forward to seeing you there! #GovernmentContracting #SmallBusiness #GrowthMembers #Entrepreneurship #ApexAccelerator #SAMGov #GovCon Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89770670683?pwd=ozjuhdwzxRBKThjoSDJEbCibzITYvQ.1

Not every opportunity is a government contract. Before spending hours reviewing requirements, ask yourself: 👉 What type of opportunity is this? 🏛️ GOVERNMENT CONTRACT A government contract is when an agency is purchasing a product or service and expects something in return. Examples:✅ Medical Equipment✅ Call Center Services✅ Construction✅ Consulting✅ Technology Products✅ Maintenance Services The government is the customer. You provide the product or service. You get paid under a contract. 💰 GRANT A grant is different. The government is providing funding to support a program, project, research initiative, education effort, or community service. Examples:✅ Public Health Programs✅ Community Outreach✅ Research Projects✅ Educational Programs✅ Nonprofit Services The focus is often on outcomes, reporting, and community impact rather than selling a product. 📋 RFI (REQUEST FOR INFORMATION) An RFI is typically market research. The agency is gathering information before deciding whether to issue a future solicitation. Think of it as: "We're considering buying something. Tell us what's available." RFIs are great learning opportunities because you can learn what agencies are considering before the actual bid is released. 🔍 BEFORE YOU INVEST YOUR TIME ASK: 1️⃣ Is this a Contract, Grant, or RFI? 2️⃣ Is the agency buying something or funding something? 3️⃣ Can I perform the work? 4️⃣ Do I need a partner? 5️⃣ Is this worth pursuing? 💡 One of the biggest lessons I've learned: Not every opportunity is meant to be pursued. Sometimes you bid. Sometimes you partner. Sometimes you use it as a learning opportunity. The key is knowing the difference before investing your time. 👇 Have you ever reviewed an opportunity and realized it wasn't what you thought it was?

I wanted to share the response from my counselor. I want yo to know that I use AI to help me. I was very pleased with the response. I did try to go into SAM. gov to change my codes , as per recommendation, but was unable to do so. It appears I must wait for some approval, before I can change the codes. On another note, I have a meeting scheduled with my counselor this week. And I am also doing the Introduction to the Mentor-Protege Program. I do get confused as to where I can find things in the system. I will encourage everyone to work with AI to help you. Diane, Thank you for sending this information to me. Can I just say I appreciate you for the organization you have demonstrated in this document - it is probably the best I have seen Here are my recommendations: - Capability Narrative: I recommend keeping the first two paragraphs and removing the last one as the information in the last one can be captured through key words. I do, however, recommend referring to your support of "government agencies" vice just "agencies" and "prime/subcontracting partners" versus just "subcontracting partners" to make sure you do not inadvertently exclude a key industry.  - Keywords: I have no additional key words to recommend but suggest the separation of current phrases into stand-alone words/smaller phrases as follows -  - NAICS Questions - Other Questions Please let me know if you would like to set up a session to review this information or if you have any other questions. I look forward to hearing from you and have a great rest of your day. Sarah DePeri SC APEX Manager

The old SAM.gov phone number 866-606-8220 has been officially disconnected — it no longer exists and is no longer listed on their website. Here is what to do instead: 1. Email DLA directly at cage@dla.mil — this is the Defense Logistics Agency who actually assigns CAGE codes, not GSA. Include your company name, UEI number, and ask for a status update. 2. Log into your SAM.gov account and use the Live Chat at fsd.gov — Monday through Friday 8am to 8pm Eastern. Select SAM.gov and CAGE code as your issue category. 3. Submit a ticket at fsd.gov if chat is unavailable — you get a case number to track your request. 4. Check your SAM.gov entity status at sam.gov/content/status-tracker using your UEI number — this sometimes shows where you are in the process without having to contact anyone. The 90-day window is real right now but emailing DLA directly at cage@dla.mil tends to get faster responses than going through FSD. Do both at the same time and reference your UEI number in every communication. Hang in there — once it comes through everything moves quickly!"