DESCRIPTION

This article informs users affiliated with Industry, Academia, Non-Profit, Government or DOE Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) on determining their AOR in Energy Program Information Center and SAM.gov and their registration status.

pushpin Before you can apply for opportunities, your account, if affiliated with an Industry, Non-Profit, Academia, Government, or FFRDC, needs approval from an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) or Account Administrator (AA). Your organization's AORs are the same individuals listed as your organization's Points of Contact (POCs) in SAM.gov. If you are with an FFRDC, your AORs are selected from a pre-determined list provided to the Energy Program Information Center. For more details, refer to the "Creating an Account Quick Guide" specific to your affiliation.  

 STEP 1: Find AOR Information in the Energy Program Information Center

  • Authenticate with OneID: Click Create Account, then "Authenticate with OneID" to go to the OneID landing page. Then, select the "Login.gov" title in the "sign on with another account" section. Once you submit your role request, a confirmation page will appear, confirming that your request has been sent for AOR approval.

    • Registered Authorized Organization Representative: After you register, you can view your Industry, Academia, Non-Profit, or Government AOR on the "Submit Request" page under "Authorized Organization Representative." This section becomes visible once you have completed the account registration pages. 

    • Unregistered Authorized Organization Representative: If your AOR has not yet registered in the Energy Program Information Center to approve accounts, you will see red text notifying you of this. 


pushpin Organizations classified as Industry, Academia, Non-Profit, or Government must be registered in SAM.gov to register in the Energy Program Information Center. 

STEP 2: Find Your AOR in SAM.gov – Industry, Academia, Non-Profit, Government organizations  

  • On the SAM.gov homepage, select "Search." Enter your organization's information in the search box. 

  • Review the search results. Click your organization's name to view more details.
  • On the left menu, under "Entity Registration," select "POCs." This will display the list of SAM.gov POCs, who serve as the AORs for the Energy Program Information Center.


STEP 3: Contact SAM.gov for Assistance (as needed) 

  • If you need to create a SAM.gov account for your organization, check the status of your organization's registration, or have other questions about your organization's information in SAM.gov, you can contact their Federal Service Desk:  


Understanding Your Registration Status

After you complete your account registration for the Energy Program Information Center, you will receive an email from EPIC_DoNotReply@ee.doe.gov notifying you once your AOR or AA has verified your account.


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long does it take for my account to be approved after my AOR verifies it?

A: The article states that you will receive an email notification from EPIC_DoNotReply@ee.doe.gov once your account has been verified. The exact timeframe for approval by an AOR is not specified, but the system will confirm when it's done.

Q: Can I apply for opportunities while waiting for my account to be approved?

A: No, the article states that your account "must be approved by an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) or Account Administrator (AA) prior to applying to opportunities." You need to wait for full account approval.





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