A Commercial or Government Entity code (CAGE code) is a unique identifier used in various ways throughout U.S. Government and Department of Defense (DoD) procurement and cataloging operations. It’s a 5 (five) digit alphanumeric code associated to an individual, company, organization or government, similar to a TIN or SSN. It provides an easy way to represent the entity in government databases.
The CAGE code is listed on awarded government contracts, and in government part number databases. It gives both individual and government the ability to search and relate multiple databases based on CAGE codes. It’s used to find suppliers or manufacturers of National Stock Numbers (NSNs). Companies who wish to sell to the DoD often use CAGE codes when searching for government solicitations.
Why do I need a CAGE code, and how do I get one?
A CAGE code is required for anyone interested in selling to the DoD or U.S. Federal Government, and is easy to get.
Getting a CAGE code only takes a few days (if all your information is correct) and is done by registering at the SAM government website https://www.sam.gov/. This is the official source for CAGE code assignment and there is absolutely no cost for it.
Whether locating part numbers, manufacturers or past governments contracts AKA procurement history, the use of CAGE codes can be extremely beneficial.
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