Understanding NCAGE

NATO Commercial and Government Entity Code

Key features of NCAGE

1. Purpose:

   • Identify entities in the supply chain for logistics and procurement within NATO and partner countries.

   • Facilitate efficient communication and exchange of data between suppliers and governments.

2. Structure:

   • The NCAGE code is alphanumeric, consisting of five characters.

   • Example: "A1234" or "1ABCD".

3. Assignment:

   • NCAGE codes are assigned by National Codification Bureaus (NCBs) in participating NATO countries.

   • For entities outside NATO countries, the NCAGE is often assigned by a central agency, such as the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) in the United States.

4. Global Use:

   • NCAGE is a key component in the global procurement and supply processes, and it complements the CAGE Code used in the U.S. system.

5. Registration:

   • Organizations must register for an NCAGE code if they want to do business with NATO or with governments that require this code as part of their procurement process.

6. Applications:

   • Used in conjunction with systems like SAM (System for Award Management) in the U.S.

   • Essential for international suppliers to ensure compliance with NATO or allied nation regulations.

NCAGE

The NCAGE Code (NATO Commercial and Government Entity Code) is a unique identifier used to distinguish entities (such as companies, organizations, or government agencies) that interact with the NATO codification system or participate in NATO-related activities. The NCAGE code is part of the larger NATO Codification System (NCS), which standardizes and tracks items of supply within NATO and among its allied countries.