Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE)
A 5-character identifier assigned to businesses and government agencies for defense and federal supply systems.
How Commercial and Government Entity Code works in supplier diversity
CAGE codes are required for companies doing business with the Department of Defense or participating in federal procurement. U.S. businesses receive a CAGE code automatically when registering in SAM.gov. International companies receive an NCAGE (NATO CAGE) code.
Real-world example
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