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CAGE Codes in California
72,000 SAM.gov-registered entities · Largest hub: Los Angeles
California Federal Contractor Profile
California has approximately 72,000 companies registered in SAM.gov with active CAGE codes. The federal contracting community in California is centered in Los Angeles, with a strong presence in Aircraft Manufacturing (NAICS 336411). Contractors in California work across a range of federal agencies including DoD, VA, HHS, and GSA. To compete for contracts in California, businesses must obtain a CAGE code and maintain an active SAM.gov registration. FedAtlas.com tracks detailed contract awards for California-based contractors.
Every business listed below is registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and holds a CAGE code — the 5-character identifier required to receive any US government contract or payment. CAGE codes for California-based entities reflect the company's principal place of business, which is used to determine HUBZone eligibility, state-level small-business goals, and regional contracting preferences.
72,000
Registered Entities
Los Angeles
Largest Hub City
336411
Aircraft Manufacturi...
Major Contracting Agencies in California
These agencies award the most contract dollars to California-based vendors. All vendors must maintain active CAGE codes and SAM.gov registrations to receive awards.
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FAQs: Federal Contracting in California
How many SAM.gov-registered businesses are in California?
Approximately 72,000 entities in California have active or recent SAM.gov registrations with CAGE codes, based on DLA registry data.
What industries do California federal contractors primarily serve?
The top NAICS code for California federal contractors is 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), though contractors serve a wide range of agencies and industries.
Do I need to be based in California to get a CAGE code from California?
Your CAGE code reflects your registered business address. If your principal place of business is in California, your CAGE code will list a California address.
Contract Award Data
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