Strengthening CAGE Code Integrity
A verification system built to ensure suppliers are legally authorized to operate — at no cost to DLA.
Why CAGE Code Licensing Verification Matters
DLA protects the defense supply chain.
But today, supplier licensing is based on self-certification — businesses can claim they are properly licensed even when they are not.
This creates avoidable risk in:
Contract Eligibility
Supplier legitimacy
Taxpayer protections
Mission readiness
License Authority provides automated, jurisdiction-level verification that confirms suppliers are legally authorized to operate anywhere they claim.
Zero Financial Obligation for DLA
No licensing fees
No per-lookup costs
No integration charges
No maintenance fees
No staffing required
Who Pays
All costs are deferred to the applicant, not DLA.
Applicants Can:
Check compliance for free
If missing licenses: they pay to obtain them
If they want assistance: they pay for LA’s help
Once fully compliant: they receive a verification symbol accepted by DLA
This ensures the government never incurs costs, and suppliers shoulder the responsibility for proving legitimacy.
How the Pilot Works
How Integration Works
DLA continues using its current system — we add a verification layer.
Integration Options
API call
Secure file exchange (SFTP)
Dashboard access for reviewers
Data We Provide
Pass/Fail signal
Missing/expired licenses
Jurisdiction-level detail
Supporting documentation
Audit-ready verification history
What Applicants Experience
Applicants are responsible for their own compliance.
They Receive
Free compliance check
Clear list of required licenses
Paths to remediation
Optional help if they want LA to complete filings
A verification symbol once fully compliant
This ensures every supplier meets a consistent minimum standard.
Security & Trust
Trust is foundational to DLA’s mission.
Our verification protects the supply chain and taxpayer dollars.
License Authority maintains:
SOC 2 compliant infrastructure
Government-grade encryption and access controls
Continuous monitoring of regulatory changes
Audit-ready records for every verification
Privacy-first data handling
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