What Data Is Reported to FPDS? Every Field in the Federal Procurement Data System (2026)
FPDS tracks every federal contract action: award amounts, contractor info, NAICS codes, set-aside types, competition methods, and 120+ other data fields. Here is the complete breakdown.
The Short Answer
The Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) is the government's official database for all federal contract actions over $10,000. Agencies are required to report every contract award, modification, and termination within 3 business days.
FPDS contains 120+ data fields per contract action, organized into these categories:
Key Data Categories in FPDS
Contract Identification
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| PIID | Procurement Instrument Identifier | FA8532-26-C-0001 |
| Agency | Awarding agency | Department of Defense |
| Contracting Office | Specific office | AFLCMC/PK |
| Referenced IDV | Parent IDIQ/BPA if applicable | FA8532-20-D-0100 |
| Date Signed | Award execution date | 2026-02-15 |
| Effective Date | Performance start date | 2026-03-01 |
Dollar Amounts
| Field | What It Represents |
|---|---|
| Action Obligation | Dollar amount of this specific action |
| Base and Exercised Options | Current contract value including exercised options |
| Base and All Options | Maximum contract value if all options exercised |
| Total Estimated Order Value | For IDIQs -- estimated total ordering |
Contractor Information
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Contractor Name | Legal entity name |
| UEI | Unique Entity Identifier |
| CAGE Code | Commercial and Government Entity code |
| Contractor Address | Physical location |
| Congressional District | Where the contractor is located |
| Business Size | Small or Other Than Small |
| Business Type | 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, etc. |
| Country of Origin | Domestic vs foreign |
Competition Data
| Field | Values |
|---|---|
| Extent Competed | Full and Open, Set-Aside, Sole Source, Follow-On |
| Number of Offers Received | Actual count of proposals submitted |
| Type of Set-Aside | Total SB, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, EDWOSB |
| Fair Opportunity | Limited sources justification if applicable |
| Solicitation Procedures | Negotiated, Sealed Bid, Two-Step, Simplified |
Product/Service Classification
| Field | Purpose |
|---|---|
| NAICS Code | Industry classification (e.g., 541512) |
| PSC Code | Product or service code (e.g., D302 for IT services) |
| Description of Requirement | Text description of what was purchased |
| DoD Claimant Program | Military program designation if applicable |
Why FPDS Data Matters for Contractors
Market Research
FPDS tells you exactly who is buying what, from whom, at what price, and how often. You can:
Competitive Intelligence
Pricing Intelligence
FPDS doesn't show labor rates, but it shows total contract values by NAICS and PSC code, giving you market pricing benchmarks.
How to Access FPDS Data
| Method | Best For |
|---|---|
| FPDS.gov | Direct queries (complex interface, requires experience) |
| USASpending.gov | Simpler interface, links to FPDS |
| Fed-Spend | Pre-analyzed intelligence with scoring, alerts, and competitive context |
| Bulk download | FPDS provides CSV/XML bulk data for analysts |
FAQ
What data is reported to FPDS?
FPDS captures 120+ data fields for every federal contract action over $10,000, including contractor information, dollar amounts, NAICS/PSC codes, competition methods, set-aside types, performance locations, and contract types. Agencies must report within 3 business days of each contract action.
How often is FPDS updated?
Agencies are required to report to FPDS within 3 business days of each contract action. In practice, most agencies report daily. FPDS data typically lags 1-7 days from the actual contract action date.
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