Federal Procurement Data System(FPDS)
The government database that captures and reports federal contract awards and spending data.
Overview
The Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) is the authoritative source for federal contract award data. It records contract actions, dollar amounts, awardees, NAICS codes, set-asides, and other procurement metadata used for oversight and analysis.
Why It Matters in GovCon
FPDS data powers market intelligence, competitive analysis, and past performance research. Contractors use FPDS (via USASpending.gov or FPDS.gov) to identify incumbents, analyze agency spending patterns, and find subcontracting opportunities.
Key Details
- USASpending.gov: Public-facing portal that draws from FPDS for contract and grant data.
- Reportable Actions: Awards, modifications, and exercised options are recorded.
- Data Elements: Includes contracting agency, NAICS, PSC, set-aside, place of performance.
- Historical Data: FPDS maintains years of procurement history for trend analysis.
How GovCon Data Can Help
GovCon Data leverages FPDS and related data to enrich opportunity profiles, show incumbent holders, and support competitive intelligence. Use it to research agency buying patterns and past awards before bidding.
Related Terms
- USASpending.gov
- NAICS
- Past Performance
- Contract Award
More Contracts Terms
A simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by establishing charge accounts with qualified vendors.
A numbered item in a contract that identifies a specific deliverable, service, or unit of work along with its quantity and price.
A contract type where the government reimburses the contractor for allowable costs plus a predetermined fixed fee representing profit.
An order placed against an existing contract for the delivery of supplies or materials.
A contract type where the price is set at award and does not change regardless of the contractor's actual costs, placing maximum risk on the contractor.
Long-term government-wide contracts with commercial firms that provide federal agencies access to products and services at pre-negotiated prices.
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