CAGE Codes for Department of Defense

~$400B in annual federal contracts

About DoD Contracting

The Department of Defense is the largest single buyer of goods and services in the US federal government, awarding over $400 billion in contracts each year. Every vendor — from a large defense prime to a small parts supplier — must have an active CAGE code and SAM.gov registration to receive DoD payments. DoD CAGE codes span all branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and DLA.

Like all federal agencies, DoD requires every vendor and subcontractor receiving direct government payments to hold an active CAGE code and a current SAM.gov registration. The CAGE code uniquely identifies your company in the federal procurement system and appears on all contract actions, invoices, and vendor records. Without it, you cannot receive an award or payment from DoD.

Key Contract Types

Defense Systems

IT Services

Logistics

R&D

Construction

Top NAICS Codes for DoD

These NAICS codes represent the most frequently contracted service and product areas for this agency.

336411 541512 541330 336413 488190

CAGE Code Requirements for DoD Vendors

To sell to Department of Defense, every vendor — from large prime contractors to small businesses and subcontractors receiving direct government payments — must have:

An active CAGE code assigned by DLA through SAM.gov
An active SAM.gov registration (renewed annually)
A valid UEI (Unique Entity Identifier)
A completed Representations & Certifications section in SAM.gov

Small businesses pursuing set-aside contracts with DoD should also complete any applicable SBA certifications (8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone) — these are linked to your CAGE code record in SAM.gov.

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