DUNS number. In addition, a Prime Recipient cannot execute a subaward with a Subrecipient until the Subrecipient obtains a DUNS number. To obtain a DUNS number, please refer to . It may take several weeks to obtain a DUNS number; therefore, Prime Recipients and Subrecipients should begin this process as soon as possible to avoid delays in the execution of a funding agreement. The DUNS number for the award must be the same as the DUNS number identified in the System for Award Management (SAM) Registry. System for Award Management (SAM) Prime Recipients are required to register with SAM. EERE cannot execute a funding agreement with a Prime Recipient until it has completed its SAM registration. To register with SAM, please refer to . It may take several weeks to complete your registration with SAM; therefore, Prime Recipients should begin this process as soon as possible to avoid delays in the execution of a funding agreement. Please note that Recipients are required to maintain and update their information within SAM throughout the duration of the project. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) Recipients are required to register with FSRS. EERE cannot execute a funding agreement with a Prime Recipient until it has completed its FSRS Registration. To register with FSRS, please refer to . In addition to registration, Recipients are required to report to FSRS first tier subawards, the names and total compensation of each of the Prime Recipient’s five most highly compensated executives and the names and total compensation of each Subrecipient’s five most highly compensated executives. Please refer to for guidance on reporting requirements. Please note that Prime Recipients are required to maintain and update their information within FSRS throughout the duration of the project. EERE Contracting Officer Determinations The Contracting Officer is required to make certain determinations before executing the They are required to assess your financial management and project management capabilities. In addition, they are required to review the proposed cost share for the project.
DUNS number. In addition, a Prime Recipient cannot execute a subaward with a Subrecipient until the Subrecipient obtains a DUNS number. To obtain a DUNS number, please refer to . It may take several weeks to obtain a DUNS number; therefore, Prime Recipients and Subrecipients should begin this process as soon as possible to avoid delays in the execution of a funding agreement. The DUNS number for the award must be the same as the DUNS number identified in the System for Award Management (SAM) Registry. System for Award Management (SAM) Prime Recipients are required to register with SAM. EERE cannot execute a funding agreement with a Prime Recipient until it has completed its SAM registration. To register with SAM, please refer to . It may take several weeks to complete your registration with SAM; therefore, Prime Recipients should begin this process as soon as possible to avoid delays in the execution of a funding agreement. Please note that Recipients are required to maintain and update their information within SAM throughout the duration of the project. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) Recipients are required to register with FSRS. EERE cannot execute a funding agreement with a Prime Recipient until it has completed its FSRS Registration. To register with FSRS, please refer to . In addition to registration, Recipients are required to report to FSRS first tier subawards, the names and total compensation of each of the Prime Recipient’s five most highly compensated executives and the names and total compensation of each Subrecipient’s five most highly compensated executives. Please refer to for guidance on reporting requirements. Please note that Prime Recipients are required to maintain and update their information within FSRS throughout the duration of the project. EERE Contracting Officer Determinations The Contracting Officer is required to make certain determinations before executing the They are required to assess your financial management and project management capabilities. In addition, they are required to review the proposed cost share for the project.
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