What is FPDS (Federal Procurement Data System)?
The central database that collects and publishes data on all federal contract actions above the micro-purchase threshold.
The Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) is the government's central repository for federal procurement data. Every contract action above the micro-purchase threshold (currently $10,000) is reported to FPDS, making it the most comprehensive source of federal contracting statistics.
FPDS data includes the contracting agency, contractor name and UEI, award amount, NAICS code, PSC code, place of performance, competition type, set-aside status, and many other fields. The data is publicly available and powers most third-party federal contracting analysis tools.
FPDS is now accessed through SAM.gov and is the source for annual reports on federal procurement spending, small business goal achievement, and agency procurement patterns.
Related Terms
The System for Award Management — the official U.S. government website where businesses register to bid on federal contracts and where agencies post opportunities.
NAICS CodeA standardized numeric code that classifies businesses by industry sector, used by federal agencies to categorize contract opportunities.
PSC Code (Product Service Code)A 4-character code that describes the type of product or service being procured in a federal contract.