State Profile
CAGE Codes in Ohio
20,000 SAM.gov-registered entities · Largest hub: Columbus
Ohio Federal Contractor Profile
Ohio has approximately 20,000 companies registered in SAM.gov with active CAGE codes. The federal contracting community in Ohio is centered in Columbus, with a strong presence in IT Services (NAICS 541512). Contractors in Ohio work across a range of federal agencies including DoD, VA, HHS, and GSA. To compete for contracts in Ohio, businesses must obtain a CAGE code and maintain an active SAM.gov registration. FedAtlas.com tracks detailed contract awards for Ohio-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 Ohio-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.
20,000
Registered Entities
Columbus
Largest Hub City
541512
IT Services
Major Contracting Agencies in Ohio
These agencies award the most contract dollars to Ohio-based vendors. All vendors must maintain active CAGE codes and SAM.gov registrations to receive awards.
Look Up a Ohio Contractor's CAGE Code
FAQs: Federal Contracting in Ohio
How many SAM.gov-registered businesses are in Ohio?
Approximately 20,000 entities in Ohio have active or recent SAM.gov registrations with CAGE codes, based on DLA registry data.
What industries do Ohio federal contractors primarily serve?
The top NAICS code for Ohio federal contractors is 541512 (IT Services), though contractors serve a wide range of agencies and industries.
Do I need to be based in Ohio to get a CAGE code from Ohio?
Your CAGE code reflects your registered business address. If your principal place of business is in Ohio, your CAGE code will list a Ohio address.
Contract Award Data
Ohio Awards on FedAtlas.com
See every federal contract won by Ohio-based companies.
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Register your Ohio-based business on SAM.gov to get a CAGE code. Free, takes 7–10 days.
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