All of the replies to your post have explained how to resolve the issue of filing Form 1099-MISC when you do not have the SSN.
However, how to prevent this from happening in the future was not addressed. You should have any contractor you are hiring fill out Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification.
You will then have their identification number in your files for use if you have to send them a Form 1099-MISC.
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