State Profile
CAGE Codes in Kentucky
6,800 SAM.gov-registered entities · Largest hub: Louisville
Kentucky Federal Contractor Profile
Kentucky has approximately 6,800 companies registered in SAM.gov with active CAGE codes. The federal contracting community in Kentucky is centered in Louisville, with a strong presence in IT Services (NAICS 541512). Contractors in Kentucky work across a range of federal agencies including DoD, VA, HHS, and GSA. To compete for contracts in Kentucky, businesses must obtain a CAGE code and maintain an active SAM.gov registration. FedAtlas.com tracks detailed contract awards for Kentucky-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 Kentucky-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.
6,800
Registered Entities
Louisville
Largest Hub City
541512
IT Services
Major Contracting Agencies in Kentucky
These agencies award the most contract dollars to Kentucky-based vendors. All vendors must maintain active CAGE codes and SAM.gov registrations to receive awards.
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FAQs: Federal Contracting in Kentucky
How many SAM.gov-registered businesses are in Kentucky?
Approximately 6,800 entities in Kentucky have active or recent SAM.gov registrations with CAGE codes, based on DLA registry data.
What industries do Kentucky federal contractors primarily serve?
The top NAICS code for Kentucky federal contractors is 541512 (IT Services), though contractors serve a wide range of agencies and industries.
Do I need to be based in Kentucky to get a CAGE code from Kentucky?
Your CAGE code reflects your registered business address. If your principal place of business is in Kentucky, your CAGE code will list a Kentucky address.
Contract Award Data
Kentucky Awards on FedAtlas.com
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Register your Kentucky-based business on SAM.gov to get a CAGE code. Free, takes 7–10 days.
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