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CAGE CodeCommercial and Government Entity Code

Commercial and Government Entity Code - a 5-character identifier for suppliers to the government.

Definition

CAGE Code Commercial and Government Entity Code - a 5-character identifier for suppliers to the government.

Defense Logistics Agency

Definition

A Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code is a 5-character identifier assigned by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to businesses that work with the federal government. It's used to identify contractors, their facilities, and their establishments. CAGE codes are automatically requested during SAM.gov registration and typically take 3-5 business days to be assigned.

Official Source

Defense Logistics Agency

Related Terms

  • SAM.gov

    System for Award Management - the official federal government system for contractor registration.

  • UEI

    Unique Entity Identifier - a 12-character alphanumeric ID assigned to businesses through SAM.gov.

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