Reference · Registration & identifiers
CAGE code
Commercial and Government Entity code
A CAGE code is a five-character Commercial and Government Entity identifier assigned to a company at a specific location. It is used across federal systems to identify a contractor facility for payment, security, and contract administration.
What it is
Assigned and maintained by the Defense Logistics Agency, a CAGE code ties to a legal entity at a physical address. A company with multiple locations can have multiple CAGE codes.
Why it exists
It gives federal systems a stable, standardized way to reference a specific contractor facility, independent of name changes.
Who it applies to
Any entity doing business with the federal government; a CAGE code is issued as part of registering in SAM.gov.
Frequently asked
What is a CAGE code?
A CAGE code is a five-character identifier for a company at a specific location, used across federal systems for payment, security, and contract administration. It is assigned by the Defense Logistics Agency and issued as part of SAM.gov registration.
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