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GAPS Home Page Page 10 of 13 <br /> - a Social Security Number (SSN) for individuals <br /> To be awarded a grant or contract, you must have one of these two <br /> identification numbers. <br /> 37. How can I obtain a DUNS number? <br /> If you are currently participating in the Department of Education programs, <br /> the Department already obtained DUNS numbers for all grantees and payees. <br /> If you did not receive the DUNS number in the mail, they can be obtained at <br /> no charge by calling 1- 800 - 333 -0505, or by completing the DUNS Number <br /> Request Form which is accessible via the Internet at: <br /> http://www.dnb.com/aboutdb/dunsform.htm <br /> 38. I received two DUNS numbers for my organization. I received one <br /> from the U.S. Department of Education and the other from Dun and <br /> Bradstreet. Which one do I use? <br /> Call the GAPS Payee Hotline at 1- 888 - 336 -8930. They will assist you with <br /> DUNS number resolution issues. <br /> 39. I have multiple EINs that have been replaced by one DUNS number. <br /> What is the effect of this change? <br /> Award documents that made up the accounts associated with each of the <br /> EINs will all be accessible via your user id and password that is associated <br /> with your DUNS number. <br /> TOP <br /> TECHNICAL QUESTIONS <br /> 40. How do I access the GAPS system through the Internet? <br /> The URL is: <br /> If using a Netscape browser, enter the URL in the Go to: field near the top of <br /> the screen. If using Microsoft Internet Explorer, enter the URL in the <br /> Address field at the top of the screen. <br /> 41. If I was a grantee /payee under the previous system (EDPMS), how <br /> do I obtain a GAPS user -id and password? <br /> - Choose "FIRST TIME USER ". Once you click on this button another <br /> window is displayed asking for an ACH or FEDWIRE method of <br /> transmission. (If you called the service bureau, it is ACH; if you dialed -in to <br /> NIH, it is FEDWIRE) <br /> - If ACH, enter EDPMS I Tser ID and EDPMS Password <br /> http: / /e- grants.ed.gov /gapsweb /faq.htm 5/29/2002 <br />