Learn how a DUNS number, created by Dun & Bradstreet, provides unique business identification and is essential for U.S. companies engaging in federal contracts or international trade.

If you’ve ever applied for a business loan, secured a government contract, or worked with large suppliers, chances are you’ve come across the term “DUNS number.” This nine-digit identifier, assigned ...

Dun & Bradstreet offers every business one free, permanent DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number to build its financial credibility. While not legally required, this nine-digit identifier ...

Federal agencies and the public will have wider use of the data generated using the proprietary business identifier used in government procurement, the DUNS number, under a new deal between the ...

Used worldwide as a way to get information about companies, Dun and Bradstreet is a credit bureau and business information clearinghouse. Once you obtain your D&B D-U-N-S number, any company ...

WHAT: The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has officially transitioned the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to no longer use data universal numbering system (DUNS) numbers from Dun & ...

The General Services Administration is looking for potential options to replace the proprietary system it currently uses to identify and track entities that do business with the federal government.

In addition to Federal Supply Schedule consolidation, GSA is replacing the official identifier federal government contractors use. Specifically, GSA is transitioning from and will stop using the Dun & ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. The administration pushed the deadline for adopting a new identifier for non-governmental organizations receiving funds from the ...