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DUNS Number

A DUNS number is a nine-digit identification number issued to a business by the company Dun & Bradstreet.

A DUNS number is a nine-digit identification number issued to a business by the company Dun & Bradstreet.

Each physical location of a business can register for its own unique DUNS number by contacting Dun & Bradstreet. It is necessary for a business to have a DUNS number before applying for federal contracts or grants.