USFCR IS NOT A GOVERNMENT AGENCY. IT IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE GOVERNMENT. IT IS A THIRD-PARTY, PRIVATE REGISTRATION FIRM THAT CAN HANDLE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS WITH SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT "SAM.GOV." ONE CAN REGISTER TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR FREE DIRECTLY FROM SAM.GOV. THERE ARE TWO WAYS OF RENEWING YOUR SAM REGISTRATION - FULL SERVICE FOR $599.00 OR SELF SERVICE.