In this topic, you will learn how to perform an UEI Change Administrative Action.
Steps:
Click the Initiate Actions menu item to begin the process of initiating an administrative (admin) action.
Step 1Next, enter the appropriate search criteria to retrieve the award for which you wish to perform the admin action.
You can search by the Fiscal Year and CFDA/Subprogram, PR/Award Number, or UEI. We will search by the PR/Award Number in this example.
Step 2Enter the award number in the PR/Award No. field.
In this example, enter "P432A240004" in the PR/Award No field.
Step 3Click the Search button to search for the award you entered.
Step 4Click the Select button to mark the award information which displays.
Step 5Click the Continue button to move to the Admin Action Types tab.
Step 6Click the Select button to mark the UEI Change action type for this example.
Step 7Click the Continue button to move to the next tab.
Step 8Enter the new UEI in the UEI field.
In this example, enter "EEE555FFF000".
Step 9Click the UEI Lookup button to move to the UEI Lookup tab.
Step 10Click the Select radio button to select the UEI record.
Step 11Click the Continue button to return to the UEI tab.
Step 12Click the vertical scrollbar to scroll down the page.
Step 13Click the Verify button to verify the new UEI.
Step 14A message will appear confirming that the new UEI has been verified.
Click the vertical scrollbar to scroll down the page.
Step 15Next, you must view the Responsibility/Qualification Report in SAM.gov to confirm that the grantee does not have any negative records or exclusions.
Click the Responsibility/Qualification Report link to open SAM.gov in a new tab.
Step 16Click the Search Responsibility / Qualification button to open the Search page.
Step 17Enter the new grantee UEI in the SAM.gov | Search field.
In this example, enter "EEE555FFF000".
Step 18Click the Search button to search for Responsibility/Qualification information for the grantee UEI.
Step 19After confirming no records were found, click the Close icon (X) to close the tab and return to G5.
Step 20Click the Certification button to perform the Responsibility/Qualification certification.
Step 21Click the vertical scrollbar to scroll down the page.
Step 22Click the Yes button to certify that you have reviewed the grantee's Responsibility/Qualification information in SAM.gov and found no negative records.
Step 23Click the vertical scrollbar to scroll down the page.
Step 24The certification has now been marked complete.
Step 25Click the Continue button to move to the Clauses tab.
Step 26The Clauses tab displays the mandatory clause associated with the selected admin action.
Note: You may add optional or unique clauses as needed. For this example, there will be no clauses added.
Step 27Click the Continue button to move to the Packet Information tab.
Step 28Note: The Signature Type defaults to Electronic Signature. To issue a GAN in hard copy, users must select the "Hard Copy Signature" option. Selecting the "Hard Copy Signature" option will require users to enter a comment justifying their decision to override the default.
Step 29After confirming the Electronic Signature option is selected and checking the appropriate print options, click the Continue button to generate the GAN.
Step 30After the GAN is generated, a link to the GAN PDF will appear. Click the link to open and review the GAN for accuracy.
In this example, click the GAN-P432A240004 link to view the GAN.
Step 31Review the GAN to confirm that the appropriate changes have been made and clauses appear in Block 10.
Additionally, you can view the placeholder for your electronic signature.
After reviewing the GAN for accuracy, click the Close icon (X) to close the PDF tab.
Step 33Click the Initiate eSignature button to start the eSignature process.
Step 34A message will appear confirming that the GAN has been submitted to Adobe.
Click the Sign GAN button.
Step 35The GAN will open in a new Adobe Acrobat Sign tab.
Click the Continue button to acknowledge the terms of use.
Step 36You can either click the Sign With Acrobat field or the Start button to continue.
In this example, click the Start button.
Step 37Click the Submit and Proceed to Sign button.
Step 38Click the Download Document button to download the GAN.
Note: Downloading the GAN is required to complete the eSignature process but you must delete the GAN from your computer afterward.
Step 39Navigate to the folder where the GAN is saved.
Click the file name to open the GAN PDF.
Step 40Click the vertical scrollbar to scroll down to the Signature field in Block 10.
Step 41Click in the Click here to sign field.
Step 42The Sign with a Digital ID window will open.
Ensure your name is selected then click the Continue button.
Step 43Click the Sign button.
Step 44Click in the PIN field to enter your PIN.
Step 45Next, enter your PIN in the Smart Card window.
This step has been completed in this example.
Step 46Click the OK button to submit your PIN.
Step 47A window will appear confirming that you have successfully signed the GAN.
Click the OK button to continue.
Step 48Your signature now appears on the GAN.
Step 49Click the Close icon (X) to close the Adobe window.
Step 50You will be asked if you want to save the GAN.
Click the No button to continue.
Step 51After signing the GAN, you must return to the folder where you downloaded the GAN and delete the file.
Right-click in the Name field.
Note: Electronically signed GANs must be deleted from your computer after completing the eSignature process. Additionally, users should never distribute the GAN saved on their local computers.
Electronically signed GANs are saved in the award's Grant File.
Step 52Click the Delete menu.
Click the Delete menu item.
Step 53Click the Yes button to confirm you want to delete the file.
Step 54After deleting the file, return to the G5 page. Note that G5 now indicates the GAN has been signed.
You can click the GAN link to view the signature.
In this example, click the GAN-P432A240004 link to view the GAN.
Step 56Your signature now appears on the GAN.
Click the Close icon (X) to close the PDF tab.
Step 58Click the Submit button to complete the process and save your data.
Step 59A message will appear confirming that the admin action has been saved.
Click the vertical scrollbar to scroll down.
Step 60Note: If you want to prepare additional awards and print their GANs, you may click the Done button and return to the search screen to repeat the process.
Step 61Click the Go to Home button to return to the homepage.
Step 62Congratulations!
You have learned how to perform an UEI Change Administrative Action.