- What is a CAGE code? How are CAGE codes assigned?
The Commercial And Government Entity (CAGE) Code is a five-character ID number used extensively within the 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. CAGE codes for entities located outside the United States are called NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) codes. NCAGE codes are assigned internationally as part of the NATO Codification System (NCS), and are required for all foreign entities or the registration will be considered incomplete. - How can an entity obtain a CAGE or an NCAGE code?
A CAGE code or NCAGE code will be automatically assigned as a part of the entity's registration in SAM.
- What if an entity gets a CAGE or NCAGE code failure?
The DLA is the government agency responsible for administering CAGE codes. The entity should email or call the DLA Customer Interaction Center, to clarify the error. Agents are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Once the error is cleared, then the recipient can go back in SAM and resubmit their registration. Toll Free: 1-877-352-2255 Commercial: 1-269-961-7766 Email: dlacontactcenter@dla.mil - Where can someone obtain information on a recipient’s CAGE or NCAGE code account?
They can visit the DLA's website (http://www.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/BINCS/begin_search.aspx) and search by "UEI" or the "Name" of the entity to see CAGE or NCAGE code registration information.
If this did not answer your question, please refer to the Federal Service Desk (FSD) website at https://www.fsd.gov and enter your question in the search box.
