AsReader gets federal ID codes to chase bigger U.S. contracts

AsReader has received a CAGE code and Unique Entity ID, clearing the RFID and barcode company to bid on larger federal and Defense Department contracts. The move could widen AsReader’s U.S. government business as agencies look for secure inventory and data-capture tools.

Why it matters: - The new federal registration gives AsReader access to larger U.S. government procurement opportunities, including Defense Department work. - The company’s RFID and barcode tools are positioned for inventory tracking and secure data capture in military and government settings. - AsReader said the change should streamline procurement for agencies that buy its hardware.

What happened: - AsReader received Commercial and Government Entity code 23BR1. - The company also secured Unique Entity ID WDW2LCM4TYV1 through the System for Award Management process. - The registration was announced Sept. 10, 2026, from Portland, Oregon. - AsReader said the new code expands its ability to bid on larger-scale barcode scanner and RFID reader projects within the Department of Defense.

The details: - AsReader’s primary NAICS codes are 334118 and 334290. - The CAGE code supports procurement and acquisition across the U.S. government. - The company has already held U.S. government contracts, but the new registration opens the door to bigger bids. - AsReader’s RFID GUN-Type Reader/Writer, model ASR-L251G, is HERO Self-Certified and TAA compliant. - The ASR-L251G is designed in Japan and made in South Korea. - Paired with the AsBridge ASA-112M memory stick, the ASR-L251G can be used in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities. - AsReader devices connect to smart devices through hardwire, WiFi, Bluetooth or secured thumbdrives for SCIF use. - The company says its devices work with Windows tablets, iPhones from the 5 to 18 series, Google Pixel 6a through 10a models, and other Android devices approved by the Defense Department.

Between the lines: - The federal codes signal that AsReader is trying to move deeper into government and military procurement, not just general enterprise sales. - Security, compliance and device compatibility are central to AsReader’s pitch because those are the features that matter in classified and defense environments. - The company’s focus on smartphones and tablets reflects how government workflows are shifting toward mobile tools. - COO and Vice President Paul A. Whitney said AsReader’s products fit government use because they attach to Windows tablets, iPhones, Google Pixels and other Android devices, and because TAA compliance helps the products work with government contractors.

What's next: - AsReader can now pursue more and larger federal bids, especially in Defense Department and secure-environment applications. - The company is likely to lean on its compliance claims and device compatibility as it competes for government contracts.

The bottom line: - AsReader has taken a formal step into bigger U.S. government business, with security-focused hardware and federal registration now aligned for defense procurement.