State Profile
CAGE Codes in Tennessee
10,000 SAM.gov-registered entities · Largest hub: Nashville
Tennessee Federal Contractor Profile
Tennessee has approximately 10,000 companies registered in SAM.gov with active CAGE codes. The federal contracting community in Tennessee is centered in Nashville, with a strong presence in R&D Services (NAICS 541712). Contractors in Tennessee work across a range of federal agencies including DoD, VA, HHS, and GSA. To compete for contracts in Tennessee, businesses must obtain a CAGE code and maintain an active SAM.gov registration. FedAtlas.com tracks detailed contract awards for Tennessee-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 Tennessee-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.
10,000
Registered Entities
Nashville
Largest Hub City
541712
R&D Services
Major Contracting Agencies in Tennessee
These agencies award the most contract dollars to Tennessee-based vendors. All vendors must maintain active CAGE codes and SAM.gov registrations to receive awards.
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FAQs: Federal Contracting in Tennessee
How many SAM.gov-registered businesses are in Tennessee?
Approximately 10,000 entities in Tennessee have active or recent SAM.gov registrations with CAGE codes, based on DLA registry data.
What industries do Tennessee federal contractors primarily serve?
The top NAICS code for Tennessee federal contractors is 541712 (R&D Services), though contractors serve a wide range of agencies and industries.
Do I need to be based in Tennessee to get a CAGE code from Tennessee?
Your CAGE code reflects your registered business address. If your principal place of business is in Tennessee, your CAGE code will list a Tennessee address.
Contract Award Data
Tennessee Awards on FedAtlas.com
See every federal contract won by Tennessee-based companies.
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Get Your CAGE Code
Register your Tennessee-based business on SAM.gov to get a CAGE code. Free, takes 7–10 days.
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