What does a vendor readiness score actually tell you?

76/100: two review flags, not a 24% failure risk

The BELL BOEING JOINT PROJECT OFFICE record, UEI JHFZTG8ZC9V2, showed 76/100 when reviewed October 31, 2026. Its SAM extract is dated October 5, 2026; the recorded expiration date is November 20, 2026. This explains that dated display, not the company’s current eligibility or performance.

1. 100

   Starting value

   The formula starts at 100. This is not a certification or an estimate of business quality.

2. −12

   Expiration review

   The dated record’s expiration was within 60 days of the review date. This is CageCheck’s review threshold, not a government deadline.

3. −12

   Coverage missing

   Exclusions were not checked in this snapshot. That is an evidence gap, not a finding that this vendor is excluded.

The four flag groups and their deductions

These are CageCheck’s existing scoring rules, reviewed October 31, 2026. Deductions across groups add together; the final score is bounded between 0 and 100. Within each group, one applicable state supplies its deduction.

1. Registration and expiration

Active with a valid expiration more than 60 days away: 0. Active with 0–60 days left, an unavailable valid expiration, or undetermined status: −12. Expired status or a valid recorded expiration that has passed: −40. A later renewal may be absent from the extract; verify it officially.

2. Exclusions coverage

An active exclusion match: −60. No active match in exclusions data actually checked for the record: 0. No exclusions coverage in the snapshot: −12. “Not checked” and “checked with no match” are different evidence states.

3. Identifiers present

UEI and CAGE both present: 0. Either missing: −12. Presence does not prove the record matches the vendor on your documents.

4. NAICS presence

At least one NAICS entry: 0. No NAICS entries: −12, even if PSC entries are present. This flag checks the presence of NAICS, not whether the codes fit your work or whether capability has been established.

The source date carries no separate deduction. A high score can still come from an old extract. The countdown can also cross a scoring threshold as time passes without a new source file. Always read the source date and expiration separately; do not rank suppliers or set an approval cutoff from this score.

Turn a flag into the next check

1. 1. A dated fact needs confirmation

   For an approaching or passed expiration, compare the correct entity’s current registration in official SAM.gov. Record what you verified and when. A countdown or a newer-looking score is not proof of renewal.

2. 2. Evidence coverage is missing

   For unavailable exclusions coverage, perform and document the official exclusions search separately. Keep “not checked in this snapshot” visible until that check is complete. An empty exclusions list by itself is not clearance.

3. 3. The number looks reassuring

   Still match identity, check source freshness and review the evidence your work needs. The score does not assess financial health, delivery history, price, cybersecurity, certifications or suitability for your specific requirement.