CAGE H4/H8

The Vendor H4/H8 Database includes FSCMFederal Supply Code for Manufacturers - now referred to as the CAGE (Commercial Activity Government Entity) Code. cross references to CAGECommercial Activity Government Entity - listings of firms that manufacture or distribute items procured by the U.S. Government; also known as the Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers. The following are the types of activities and documents that are assigned CAGE Codes: Manufacturers; Vendors; Government agencies who manufacture an item of supply; Government agencies that control the development of government specifications and/or standards; Government specifications or standards when no single government source can be identified; NATO manufacturers. codes and associated organization names. It provides company names, CAGE codes, addresses, phone numbers, and other data on these organizations.

The H4/H8 CAGE code provides listings of firms that manufacture or distribute items procured by the U.S. Government or other NATONorth Atlantic Treaty Organization. countries. This database was created as a result of a merger between the former H4 and H8 Handbooks. The CAGE Code was formerly referred to as the FSCM.

Some of the definitions for the fields on the Vendor/CAGE (H4/H8) search window include:

CAGE - provides listings of firms that manufacture or distribute items procured by the U.S. Government. The CAGE is the company code. It is also known as the FSCM.
Associated CAGEAssociated Commercial Activity Government Entity - identifies a CAGE associated with the initial search, such as a parent or support company. - used in conjunction with the CAGE code. When selected, a search retrieves results for the CAGE number you typed in the CAGE field and all other CAGE data that contain that number. type numbers for associated CAGE records into this field to retrieve results for the number you typed in the CAGE field and all other CAGE data that contain that number.
D&B DUNS NumberData Universal Numbering - a nine-digit identification sequence assigned by Dun & Bradstreet that provides unique identifiers of single business entities, while linking corporate family structures together. It is recognized, recommended and/or required by more than 50 global, industry and trade associations, including the United Nations, the U.S. Federal Government, the Australian Government and the European Commission. - assigned by Dun & Bradstreet, it is a nine-digit identification sequence which provides unique identifiers of single business entities, while linking corporate family structures together.
SICStandard Industrial Classification Code - defines industries in accordance with the composition and structure of the economy. Also identified as SICC. - a government index used to identify business activity and indicates the function (manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer or service) and the line of business in which the company is engaged.
NAICSNorth American Industry Classification System. A 6-digit code, developed jointly by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, replaces the SIC in the US. The first two digits designate a major Economic Sector (formerly Division) such as Agriculture or Manufacturing. The third digit designates an Economic Subsector (formerly Major Group) such as Crop Production or Apparel Manufacturing. The fourth digit designates an Industry Group, such as Grain and Oil Seed Farming or Fiber, Yarn and Thread Mills. The fifth digit designates the NAICS Industry such as Wheat Farming or Broadwoven Fabric Mills. Code - a 6-digit code, developed jointly by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. NAICS replaces the SIC in the U.S.
Business Size - offers the following options from a drop-down list: All business sizes; A = less than 500 employees; B = 501-750 employees; C = 751-1000 employees; D = 1001-1500 employees; E = Over 1500 employees.
Business CategoryThe primary business classification of a firm. - offers the following options from a drop-down list: All Categories; F = Construction Firm; G = Service Company; J = Manufacturer; K = Regular Dealer ; L = Sales Office.

To do a Vendor H4/H8 search

Type Milwaukee Valve in the Company Name and field and click Search.
Click 3J605 in the CAGE column to view the company's corporate office information.
Click 76364 in the Assoc. column to view the associated cage, which is the company's secondary office.
CAGE 1XUL8 is also a secondary office.