Detailed Answer
CAGE code assignment timeline:
**Standard Processing:**
- Automatic request during SAM registration
- Assignment: 3-5 business days
- May be expedited for urgent needs
**What Can Delay Assignment:**
- Incomplete SAM registration data
- Address validation issues
- Duplicate entity detection
**Using Your CAGE Code:**
- Required for many government contracts
- Used in WAWF/iRAPT for invoicing
- Identifies your facility locations
**Multiple CAGE Codes:**
- Each physical location can have separate CAGE
- Parent-subsidiary relationships tracked
- Foreign entities have NCAGE codes