Cage_Code_Assistance.docx

Any contractor interested in this opportunity is advised to start the registration process to obtain a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. The contracting office is not in the proper contact for help or assistance with the CAGE code process.

Resources for help:

1. San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center/Procurement Technical Assistance Center ( PTAC)(located at PLNU Mission Valley)

4007 Camino del Rio South, Suite 210

San Diego, CA 92108-4189

Phone: 619-285-7020

E-mail: sdcoc@ptac-sandiego.org http://ptac-sandiego.org/contact-us/

2. San Diego North County Small Business Development Center - Hosted by Mira Costa College.

2075 Las Palmas Dr

Carlsbad, CA 92011

Phone: (760) 795-8740

E-mail: centerinfo@miracosta.edu http://sandiegosmallbiz.com/about-us/

The following is for information purposes only.

There are three system registrations required to obtain a CAGE code. The step have been reported to be:

1. Obtaining the Federal Employer Identification (EIN). Reportedly takes: 2-5 weeks.

2. Obtaining a data universal number system (DUNS) number. Reportedly takes: 2-5 business days; an additional 2-3 business days before the DUNS number becomes activated. Refer to: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or by calling 1-866-705-5711 (US Only)

3. SAM registration – inclusive of two steps: a) IRS validation of the Reportedly takes: EIN 3-5 business days b) Provision of the CAGE Code 5-7 business days.

Reference: https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1#1