Kirk Freeman
Grandmaster
A Commercial And Government Entity (CAGE) code is a 6-digit alpha-numeric code which identifies source of a specific item. This will be on the item record of the National Stock Number (NSN.)
If I don't point this out the next thing you know NSNs (13-digit number consisting the the Federal Supply Class AKA "the first 4" and the 9-digit National Item Identification Number or NIIN) will be a series of emojis.
After that? Doing doughnuts on forklifts will be commonplace. Duct tape will be an acceptable substitute for tie-down straps and cargo nets will be optional on all aircraft (463L) pallets.
Slippery slope here Kirk. I'm rolling up on a quarter-century since I worked Base Supply, but agents of chaos will not succeed on my watch!
You know . . . my mom really isn't a machinist; she is a retired 8th grade English teacher from Plainfield that is into DAR, reading and her grandkids.