What does Cage stand for in CAGE Code?
What does Cage stand for in CAGE Code?
Commercial And Government Entity
CAGE stands for “Commercial And Government Entity.” The CAGE code is used to uniquely identify suppliers to federal agencies and various governmental agencies themselves. The CAGE code is assigned by the Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
What is a cage number Meaning?
The Commercial And Government Entity (CAGE) Code is a five-character ID number used extensively within the U.S. federal government, assigned by the Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The CAGE code provides a standardized method of identifying a given facility at a specific location.
What is a cage report?
DUNS.report combines government databases of DUNS numbers to enable quick and easy company DUNS research. A CAGE Code represends a Commercial and Government Entity Identification Code. CAGE codes are standardized codes used to identify parties doing business with the United States government.
Why do I need a CAGE Code?
The CAGE Code is used to support a variety of mechanized systems throughout the government and provides for a standardized method of identifying a given facility at a specific location. Having a CAGE Code alone is no longer sufficient to qualify a contractor to do business with The Federal Government.
Is a CAGE code the same as a SAM number?
The CAGE code not only identifies a business, but also its location, so if you have one office in Baltimore and another in Annapolis, both of these businesses will have unique CAGE codes. While people may talk about their SAM number, there truly isn’t an identifier known as a SAM number.
How is a CAGE code assigned?
A CAGE Code is assigned by the Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and represents your company’s physical address for GSA’s mailings, payments, and administrative records. Government agencies may also use CAGE Codes to verify a security clearance or for a pre-award survey.
How do I get a CAGE code number?
STEPS
- Obtain a Data Universal Number through the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS).
- Create an individual user account through System for Award Management (SAM) database and log in to register your entity.
- Request a CAGE Code through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
How hard is it to get a CAGE code?
The process is fairly straightforward and can be complete online here, or by calling 1-866-594-2464. It takes a minimum of 30 business days for a DUNS Number to be processed and assigned. Applicants can also expedite the process to a mere 24 hours for a fee.