Agency Guide
CAGE Codes for Department of Health and Human Services
~$60B in annual federal contracts
About HHS Contracting
HHS includes the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and CMS. It is the second-largest federal contracting agency, spending heavily on medical research, IT systems, and healthcare services. A valid CAGE code and SAM.gov registration is required for all HHS vendors.
Like all federal agencies, HHS 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 HHS.
Key Contract Types
Top NAICS Codes for HHS
These NAICS codes represent the most frequently contracted service and product areas for this agency.
CAGE Code Requirements for HHS Vendors
To sell to Department of Health and Human Services, 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 HHS should also complete any applicable SBA certifications (8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone) — these are linked to your CAGE code record in SAM.gov.
Look Up an HHS Vendor's CAGE Code
Verify a teammate, subcontractor, or competitor's SAM.gov registration status.
Contract Award Data
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