The CCR rules require a firm to be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration Database prior to award of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchase agreement, for awards based on solicitations issued after 31 May 1998. Firms must register on a one-time basis, and annually confirm accuracy and completeness of registration information. Contracting officers must use either a CAGE code or a DUNS number to identify the contractor to the paying office. The vendors must have a DUNS number to do business with the government. Vendors may use this AF Contracting Web Site to register.
Buyers can use the site to find vendors nation-wide or locally by zip code.
Effective June 22,1998, vendors will be advised to register in the CCR Database rather than submit a SF 129.