Josef Kamara, CPA, CISSP, CISA · Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 minute read

CAGE Code

Commercial and Government Entity code, the five-character alphanumeric identifier the Defense Logistics Agency assigns to entities doing business with the federal government. The CAGE Code is generated automatically when an entity completes SAM.gov registration. NATO entities receive an NCAGE through the parallel NATO Codification System. The CAGE Code is the identifier embedded in DoD contract files, packing slips, and the Wide Area Workflow invoicing system; it is distinct from the UEI and the two are not interchangeable, though both are required for award.