# Presentation: 794959

## NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION CAGE CODES

- Marcia Coleman
- Contracting Officer, Savannah district

## Definition Cage Code

- 	 	“Commercial and Government Entity” (CAGE) code” means—
- 	(1)  A code assigned by the Defense Logistics Information service (DLIS) to identify a commercial or Government entity; or
- 	(2)  A code assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) that DLIS records and maintains in the CAGE master file.  This type of code is known as an “**NCAGE code.”**

## FOREIGN VENDORS

- Foreign registrants in CCR must have a NATO Commercial and Governmental Entity (NCAGE) Code assigned. If your organization does not already have an NCAGE assigned,  most countries can obtain one using the form at the web site below. If you cannot submit this form by Internet, you can obtain an NCAGE by contacting the National Codification Bureau of the country where your organization is located. For a list of addresses, go to _[http://](http://www.dlis.dla.mil/nato_poc.asp)__[www.dlis.dla.mil/nato_poc.asp](http://www.dlis.dla.mil/nato_poc.asp)_ **)**

## NATO CAGE CODE

**Contractors and other organizations in the following countries may request a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code directly from the National Codification Bureau (NCB) in their respective country by filling out the NATO Form AC/135-2 **
**Companies shall be allowed to apply directly to NCBs for NCAGE Code assignments. To request an NCAGE from a country other than the countries listed on the table, or Italy, select "Other" from the drop down menu in block 2 of the form. These requests will be processed by the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (NAMSA) in Luxembourg.**
**Blocks marked with an asterisk (*) and shaded are mandatory requirements. Failure to complete one or more of these fields will result in your not being able to transmit the form for processing. Note: The blocks will expand in size to accommodate your entries.**

## Instructions for compilation of NATO Form AC/135-No. 2 (Request for Assignment of a NATO CAGE Code)

- A1*This block should include the name, title, and phone number of the person filling out the form.
- A2*Using the drop down menu in this block, select the country from which you require an NCAGE Code.
- A3*Enter a reference designator we can use to track and control this request (for example, FORD023) in the left side of the block and today’s date in the right side of the block.
- A4 Checkmark the appropriate box(es). You may check more than one.
- A5 Checkmark the appropriate box. You may check only one. The time frames applicable to each block are as follows: Emergency - 1 business day, Accelerated - 14 days, Routine - 30 days

##  Instructions for compilation of NATO Form AC/135-No. 2 (Request for Assignment of a NATO CAGE Code) continued

- A6*The maximum information must be transmitted. Fields NA1, ST1 CTR, and TEL (color coded **blue**) are mandatory for all organizations. If your organization wishes to register a physical address, fields PSC and CIT (color coded **red**) are mandatory. If your organization wishes to register a postal address that is different than the physical address, fields PCS and PCC (color coded **green**) are mandatory. If the request is being sent to the US or Canada, then field STE must be completed, if the request is being sent to any other country with states or provinces, then field STT must be completed.
- A7 If firm/organization previously operated under another name or another address, specify previous name and address.

## Instructions for compilation of NATO Form AC/135-No. 2 (Request for Assignment of a NATO CAGE Code) continued

- Other fields are optional, but we strongly encourage you to provide the information if you have it, especially the data element "National Identification Number" if applicable in your country, such as "DUNS Number" in the U.S. and "SIREN Number" in France.Any known abbreviations of the name of the firm/organization should also be indicated. If the name includes "Department of", "Division of", "Branch of", and so forth, of a parent company, include this as part of the address.A7 If firm/organization previously operated under another name or another address, specify previous name and address.

## CCR REGISTRATION

- Prior to registering in CCR, insure that your newly assigned NCAGE is listed on the Business Identification Number Cross- Reference System (BINCS) at _[www.bpn.gov/bincs](http://www.bpn.gov/bincs)_.  If the assigned NCAGE is not listed in BINCS call 269-961-4623 or send a message to _[NCAGE@dla.mil](mailto:NCAGE@dla.mil)_.
- If you have any questions about this form or have problems with it, call 269-961-7766 or send a message to _[NCAGE@dla.mil](mailto:NCAGE@dla.mil)_.

## Questions?