CAGE Code and Part Number Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code?

Assigned to different manufacturers to uniquely identify each one.

How many characters does a CAGE code contain?

Five (correct)

Three

Six

Four

What is the purpose of a Part Number (P/N)?

Assigned by the manufacturer to identify the item they have produced.

What is the purpose of the National Stock Number (NSN)?

Identify an item of material in the supply distribution system of the United States. Signup and view all the answers

What does the National Item Identification Number (NIIN) identify?

A 9-digit number that identifies each item of supply used by the Department of Defense. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Federal Supply Classification (FSC)?

A system designed to permit the classification of all items of supply used by the federal government. Signup and view all the answers

What is the cognizance symbol (COG)?

A 2-digit alpha-numeric code prefixed to NSNs to identify the type of material. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Material Control Code (MCC)?

A single digit alphabetic code that precedes the COG, indicating the rate of usage. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Special Material Identification Code (SMIC) do?

A two-position alpha or alphanumeric code that supplements the NSN for designated items. Signup and view all the answers

Differentiate between NSN, NICN, and LICN.

NSN identifies items in the supply distribution system; NICN is assigned by Navy managers; LICN refers to items not assigned an NSN. Signup and view all the answers

Identify the COG from the NSN [7RH2410-01-123-4567].

7R Signup and view all the answers

Identify the MCC from the NSN [7RH2410-01-123-4567].

H Signup and view all the answers

Identify the SMIC from the NSN [7RH2410-01-123-4567 ah].

AH Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

CAGE code uniquely identifies manufacturers and suppliers in the Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain.
It is a five-digit alphanumeric code assigned for identification purposes.

Part Number (P/N)

A part number is assigned by the manufacturer to identify a specific item produced.
Part numbers can be numeric, alphabetic, or a mix of both formats.

National Stock Number (NSN)

NSN identifies items of material within the U.S. supply distribution system.
It serves as a unique identifier for items across various agencies and departments.

National Item Identification Number (NIIN)

NIIN is a nine-digit number that identifies each supply item used by the DoD.
It consists of a National Codification Bureau (NCB) code and seven additional digits for unique identification.

Federal Supply Classification (FSC)

FSC categorizes all items of supply used by the federal government.
It has a four-digit format: the first two digits denote the major commodity group, while the last two digits specify the item class or subdivision.

Cognizance Symbol (COG)

A two-digit alphanumeric code used to identify the type of material associated with a National Stock Number (NSN).

Material Control Code (MCC)

MCC is a single-digit alphabetic code that indicates the rate of usage of materials.
It precedes the cognizance symbol (COG) in the item identification structure.

Special Material Identification Code (SMIC)

SMIC consists of a two-position alpha or alphanumeric code that supplements the NSN.
It ensures visibility of specific items to maintain their technical integrity.

Differentiation of NSN, NICN, and LICN

NSN is used for identifying items in the U.S. supply distribution system.
NICN is assigned by Navy managers for non-NSN items under their control, either permanently or temporarily.
LICN refers to items lacking an NSN, where a record of the Federal Supply Classification Manager (FSCM) and Part Number must be maintained.

Item Identification Codes from Example

Cognizance Symbol (COG) for the item is represented by "7R" in the number format [7RH2410-01-123-4567].
Material Control Code (MCC) identified as "H" within the same format.
Special Material Identification Code (SMIC) denoted as "AH" following the NSN.

Description

Test your knowledge on the significance of CAGE codes and Part Numbers. This quiz covers their definitions, purposes, and structure. Perfect for those interested in manufacturing and government contracting.