Registration & IDs

CAGE Code

Commercial and Government Entity code

A 5-character code assigned after SAM registration, used heavily in defense.

What it means

A CAGE code is a 5-character code assigned after your SAM.gov registration validates. It is used mostly by defense agencies to identify contractors and facilities.

Seeing a CAGE code on a company's website is quiet proof the business is genuinely registered and federal-ready.

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