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Frequently Asked Questions
about CAGE
- WHAT IS A CAGE CODE?
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- A CAGE Code is a five (5) position code that identifies companies
doing or wishing to do business with the Federal Government. The format of the code is the
first and fifth position must be numeric. The second, third and fourth may be any mixture
of alpha/numeric excluding I and O. All positions are non-significant.
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- WHY DO I NEED A CAGE CODE?
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- The code is used to support a variety of mechanized systems
throughout the government. The code provides for a standardized method of identifying a
given facility at a specific location. The code may be used for a Facility Clearance, a
Pre-Award survey, automated Bidders Lists, pay processes, source of supply, etc. In some
cases, prime contractors may require their sub-contractors to have a CAGE Code also.
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- HOW DO I GET A CAGE CODE?
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- Supplement (DFARS) have been amended
to require contractor registration in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR)
database prior to the award of any contract, basic agreement, blanket ordering agreement
or blanket purchasing agreement unless the award results from a solicitation issued on or
before May 31, 1998. Having a CAGE Code alone is no longer sufficient to qualify a
contractor to do business with DoD. Parts 204, 212, and 252 of the Defense Federal
Acquisition Regulation.
- All CCR registrants are
validated through the CAGE system. If you have a CAGE Code, it will be identified and
applied to your Trading Partner Profile (TPP). If you do not have a CAGE Code, and are a
U.S.* company, one will be assigned to you.
- You can register in CCR at http://www.ccr.gov or call for assistance
at 1-888-227-2423.
- * Non- U.S. companies CAGE code information
http://www.dlis.dla.mil/nato_poc.asp
HOW TO RECEIVE A CAGE CODE FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE
- NOTE: Registrants that require a CAGE Code for a Security Clearance or for
the assignment of a DODAAC Code do not need to go through the CCR. They can
submit the request on the DOD Form 2051, "Request for Assignment of a
Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code" Section A must be filled out
and signed by their sponsoring government agency. The agency may also
request the CAGE Code on their agency letterhead.
WHO ASSIGNS AND MAINTAINS CAGE CODES?
- The Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS) in Battle Creek, MI
is the only authorized source of CAGE Codes.
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- IS THERE A FEE FOR CAGE CODES?
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- No. At this time, there are no associated subscription charges
related to the assignment/maintenance of CAGE Codes.
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