### Subpart 5.2- Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions

## 5.201 General.

(a) As required by the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(e)) and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 416), agencies must make notices of proposed contract actions available as specified in paragraph (b) of this section.
(b)(1) For acquisitions of supplies and services, other than those covered by the exceptions in 5.202 and the special situations in 5.205, the contracting officer must transmit a notice to the GPE, for each proposed-

(i) Contract action meeting the threshold in 5.101(a)(1);
(ii) Modification to an existing contract for additional supplies or services that meets the threshold in 5.101(a)(1); or
(iii) Contract action in any amount when advantageous to the Government.

(2) When transmitting notices to the GPE before January 1, 2002, contracting officers must direct the GPE to forward the notice to the CBD.
(3) When transmitting notices to FACNET, contracting officers must ensure the notice is forwarded to the GPE. For notices published before January 1, 2002, contracting officers must ensure that the notices are forwarded by the GPE to the CBD.

(c) (c) The primary purposes of the notice are to improve small business access to acquisition information and enhance competition by identifying contracting and subcontracting opportunities.
(d)(1) The GPE may be accessed via the Internet at http://www.fedbizopps.gov.

(2) Subscriptions to the CBD must be placed with the-

Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402
Telephone (202) 512-1800.

## 5.202 Exceptions.

The contracting officer need not submit the notice required by 5.201 when-

(a) The contracting officer determines that-

(1) The synopsis cannot be worded to preclude disclosure of an agency's needs and such disclosure would compromise the national security (e.g., would result in disclosure of classified information). The fact that a proposed solicitation or contract action contains classified information, or that access to classified matter may be necessary to submit a proposal or perform the contract does not, in itself, justify use of this exception to synopsis;
(2) The proposed contract action is made under the conditions described in 6.302-2 (or, for purchases conducted using simplified acquisition procedures, if unusual and compelling urgency precludes competition to the maximum extent practicable) and the Government would be seriously injured if the agency complies with the time periods specified in 5.203;
(3) The proposed contract action is one for which either the written direction of a foreign government reimbursing the agency for the cost of the acquisition of the supplies or services for such government, or the terms of an international agreement or treaty between the United States and a foreign government, or international organizations, has the effect of requiring that the acquisition shall be from specified sources;
(4) The proposed contract action is expressly authorized or required by a statute to be made through another Government agency, including acquisitions from the Small Business Administration (SBA) using the authority of section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (but see 5.205(f)), or from a specific source such as a workshop for the blind under the rules of the Committee for the Purchase from the Blind and Other Severely Handicapped;
(5) The proposed contract action is for utility services other than telecommunications services and only one source is available;
(6) The proposed contract action is an order placed under Subpart 16.5;
(7) The proposed contract action results from acceptance of a proposal under the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 (Pub. L. 97-219);
(8) The proposed contract action results from the acceptance of an unsolicited research proposal that demonstrates a unique and innovative concept (see 2.101) and publication of any notice complying with 5.207 would improperly disclose the originality of thought or innovativeness of the proposed research, or would disclose proprietary information associated with the proposal. This exception does not apply if the proposed contract action results from an unsolicited research proposal and acceptance is based solely upon the unique capability of the source to perform the particular research services proposed (see 6.302-1(a)(2)(i));
(9) The proposed contract action is made for perishable subsistence supplies, and advance notice is not appropriate or reasonable;
(10) The proposed contract action is made under conditions described in 6.302-3, or 6.302-5 with regard to brand name commercial items for authorized resale, or 6.302-7, and advance notice is not appropriate or reasonable;
(11) The proposed contract action is made under the terms of an existing contract that was previously synopsized in sufficient detail to comply with the requirements of 5.207 with respect to the current proposed contract action;
(12) The proposed contract action is by a Defense agency and the proposed contract action will be made and performed outside the United States, its possessions, or Puerto Rico, and only local sources will be solicited. This exception does not apply to proposed contract actions subject to the Trade Agreements Act (see Subpart 25.4). This exception also does not apply to North American Free Trade Agreement proposed contract actions, which will be synopsized in accordance with agency regulations;
(13) The proposed contract action-

(i) Is for an amount not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold;
(ii) Will be made through a means that provides access to the notice of proposed contract action through the GPE; and
(iii) Permits the public to respond to the solicitation electronically; or

(14) The proposed contract action is made under conditions described in 6.302-3 with respect to the services of an expert to support the Federal Government in any current or anticipated litigation or dispute.

(b) The head of the agency determines in writing, after consultation with the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, that advance notice is not appropriate or reasonable.

## 5.203 Publicizing and response time.

Whenever agencies are required to publicize notice of proposed contract actions under 5.201, they must proceed as follows:

(a) An agency must transmit a notice of proposed contract action to the GPE (see 5.201). All publicizing and response times are calculated based on the date of publication. For notices published before January 1, 2002, the publication date is the date the notice is published in the CBD. For notices published on or after January 1, 2002, the publication date is the date the notice appears on the GPE. The notice must be published at least 15 days before issuance of a solicitation except that, for acquisitions of commercial items, the contracting officer may-

(1) Establish a shorter period for issuance of the solicitation; or
(2) Use the combined synopsis and solicitation procedure (see 12.603).

(b) The contracting officer must establish a solicitation response time that will afford potential offerors a reasonable opportunity to respond to each proposed contract action, (including actions via FACNET or for which the notice of proposed contract action and solicitation information is accessible through the GPE), in an amount estimated to be greater than $25,000, but not greater than the simplified acquisition threshold; or each contract action for the acquisition of commercial items in an amount estimated to be greater than $25,000. The contracting officer should consider the circumstances of the individual acquisition, such as the complexity, commerciality, availability, and urgency, when establishing the solicitation response time.
(c) Except for the acquisition of commercial items (see 5.203(b)), agencies shall allow at least a 30-day response time for receipt of bids or proposals from the date of issuance of a solicitation, if the proposed contract action is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
(d) Agencies shall allow at least a 30 day response time from the date of publication of a proper notice of intent to contract for architect-engineer services or before issuance of an order under a basic ordering agreement or similar arrangement if the proposed contract action is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
(e) Agencies must allow at least a 45-day response time for receipt of bids or proposals from the date of publication of the notice required in 5.201 for proposed contract actions categorized as research and development if the proposed contract action is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
(f) Nothing in this subpart prohibits officers or employees of agencies from responding to requests for information.
(g) Contracting officers may, unless they have evidence to the contrary, presume that notice has been published 10 days (6 days if electronically transmitted through the GPE or other means) following transmittal of the synopsis to the CBD. This presumption is based on the CBD's confirmation that publication does occur within these time frames. This presumption does not negate the mandatory waiting or response times specified in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section. Upon learning that a particular notice has not in fact been published within the presumed timeframes, contracting officers should consider whether the date for receipt of offers can be extended or whether circumstances have become sufficiently compelling to justify proceeding with the proposed contract action under the authority of 5.202(a)(2).
(h) In addition to other requirements set forth in this section, for acquisitions subject to NAFTA or the Trade Agreements Act (see Subpart 25.4), the period of time between publication of the synopsis notice and receipt of offers must be no less than 40 days. However, if the acquisition falls within a general category identified in an annual forecast, the availability of which is published, the contracting officer may reduce this time period to as few as 10 days.

## 5.204 Presolicitation notices.

Contracting officers must provide access to presolicitation notices through the GPE (see 15.201 and 36.213-2). The contracting officer must synopsize a proposed contract action before issuing any resulting solicitation (see 5.201 and 5.203).

## 5.205 Special situations.

(a) Research and development (R&D) advance notices. Contracting officers may transmit to the GPE advance notices of their interest in potential R&D programs whenever market research does not produce a sufficient number of concerns to obtain adequate competition. Advance notices must not be used where security considerations prohibit such publication. Advance notices will enable potential sources to learn of R&D programs and provide these sources with an opportunity to submit information which will permit evaluation of their capabilities. Potential sources which respond to advance notices must be added to the appropriate solicitation mailing list for subsequent solicitation. Advance notices must be entitled "Research and Development Sources Sought," cite the appropriate Numbered Note, and include the name and telephone number of the contracting officer or other contracting activity official from whom technical details of the project can be obtained. This will enable sources to submit information for evaluation of their R&D capabilities. Contracting officers must synopsize (see 5.201) all subsequent solicitations for R&D contracts, including those resulting from a previously synopsized advance notice, unless one of the exceptions in 5.202 applies.
(b) Federally Funded Research and Development Centers. Before establishing a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) (see Part 35) or before changing its basic purpose and mission, the sponsor must transmit at least three notices over a 90-day period to the GPE and the Federal Register, indicating the agency's intention to sponsor an FFRDC or change the basic purpose and mission of an FFRDC. The notice must indicate the scope and nature of the effort to be performed and request comments. Notice is not required where the action is required by law. When transmitting notices to the GPE before January 1, 2002, contracting officers must direct the GPE to forward the notice to the CBD.
(c) Special notices. Contracting officers may transmit to the GPE special notices of procurement matters such as business fairs, long-range procurement estimates, prebid or preproposal conferences, meetings, and the availability of draft solicitations or draft specifications for review.
(d) Architect-engineering services. Contracting officers must publish notices of intent to contract for architect-engineering services as follows:

(1) Except when exempted by 5.202, contracting officers must transmit to the GPE a synopsis of each proposed contract action for which the total fee (including phases and options) is expected to exceed $25,000. When transmitting notices to the GPE before January 1, 2002, contracting officers must direct the GPE to forward the notice to the CBD. The notice must reference the appropriate CBD Numbered Note.
(2) When the total fee is expected to exceed $10,000 but not exceed $25,000, the contracting officer must comply with 5.101(a)(2). When the proposed contract action is not required to be synopsized under paragraph (d)(1) of this section, the contracting officer must display a notice of the solicitation or a copy of the solicitation in a public place at the contracting office. Other optional publicizing methods are authorized in accordance with 5.101(b).

(e) Effort to locate commercial sources under OMB Circular A-76. When determining the availability of commercial sources under the procedures prescribed in Subpart 7.3 and OMB Circular A-76, the contracting officer must not arrive at a conclusion that there are no commercial sources capable of providing the required supplies or services until publicizing the requirement through the GPE at least three times in a 90 calendar-day period, with a minimum of 30 calendar days between notices. When necessary to meet an urgent requirement, this may be limited to a total of two notices through the GPE in a 30 calendar-day period, with a minimum of 15 calendar days between each. When transmitting notices to the GPE before January 1, 2002, contracting officers must direct the GPE to forward the notice to the CBD.
(f) Section 8(a) competitive acquisition. When a national buy requirement is being considered for competitive acquisition limited to eligible 8(a) concerns under Subpart 19.8, the contracting officer must transmit a synopsis of the proposed contract action to the GPE. When transmitting notices to the GPE before January 1, 2002, contracting officers must direct the GPE to forward the notice to the CBD. The synopsis may be transmitted to the GPE concurrent with submission of the agency offering (see 19.804-2) to the Small Business Administration (SBA). The synopsis should also include information-

(1) Advising that the acquisition is being offered for competition limited to eligible 8(a) concerns;
(2) Specifying the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code;
(3) Advising that eligibility to participate may be restricted to firms in either the developmental stage or the developmental and transitional stages; and
(4) Encouraging interested 8(a) firms to request a copy of the solicitation as expeditiously as possible since the solicitation will be issued without further notice upon SBA acceptance of the requirement for the section 8(a) program.

## 5.206 Notices of subcontracting opportunities.

(a) The following entities may transmit a notice to the GPE, the CBD, or both to seek competition for subcontracts, to increase participation by qualified HUBZone small business, small, small disadvantaged, and small women-owned business concerns, and to meet established subcontracting plan goals:

(1) A contractor awarded a contract exceeding $100,000 that is likely to result in the award of any subcontracts.
(2) A subcontractor or supplier, at any tier, under a contract exceeding $100,000, that has a subcontracting opportunity exceeding $10,000.

(b) The notices must describe-

(1) The business opportunity, following the standard CDB format for items 7, 10, 11, and 17 in 5.207(b)(4);
(2) Any prequalification requirements; and
(3) Where to obtain technical data needed to respond to the requirement.

## 5.207 Preparation and transmittal of synopses.

(a) Content. Each synopsis transmitted to the GPE or CBD must address the following data elements, as applicable:

(1) Action Code.
(2) Date.
(3) Year.
(4) Government Printing Office (GPO) Billing Account Code.
(5) Contracting Office Zip Code.
(6) Classification Code.
(7) Contracting Office Address.
(8) Subject.
(9) Proposed Solicitation Number.
(10) Opening and Closing Response Date.
(11) Contact Point or Contracting Officer.
(12) Contract Award and Solicitation Number.
(13) Contract Award Dollar Amount.
(14) Contract Line Item Number.
(15) Contract Award Date.
(16) Contractor.
(17) Description.
(18) Place of Contract Performance.
(19) Set-aside Status.

(b) Transmittal-

(1) GPE. Transmissions must be in accordance with the interface description available via the Internet at http://www.fedbizopps.gov.
(2) CBD-

(i) Electronic transmission. All synopses transmitted electronically to the CBD, other than through the GPE (see 5.003), must be in ASCII Code. Contact your agency's communications center for the appropriate transmission instructions or services.
(ii) Hard copy transmission. When electronic transmission is not feasible (see 5.003), synopses should be sent to the CBD via mail or other physical delivery of hard copy and should be addressed to the-

Commerce Business Daily
U.S. Department of Commerce
P.O. Box 77880
Washington, DC 20013-8880.

(c) Format for the CBD. The contracting officer must prepare the synopsis in the following style and format to assure timely processing of the synopsis by the Commerce Business Daily.

(1) General. Format for all synopses shall employ conventional typing with abbreviations, capitalization, and punctuation all grammatically correct. Each synopsis shall include all 17 format items. Do not include the title for the format item.
(2) Spacing. Begin each line flush left and use double spaced lines between each format item. If more than one synopsis is to be sent at one time, separate each synopsis with four line spaces and begin each synopsis with format item number 1.
(3) Abbreviations. Minimize abbreviations or acronyms to commonly recognized abbreviations.
(4) Standard format. Prepare each synopsis in the following format. Begin each format item with the number of the item followed by a period (e.g., 1.). Then make two spaces after the period. Next, type the appropriate information for each format. Then conclude each format item with two exclamation points (i.e.,!). Conclude each complete synopsis, following format item 17, with five asterisks (i.e., *****).

Format Item and Explanation/Description of Entry

1. Action Code. (A single alphabetic character denoting the specific action related in the synopsis. Choices are limited to the following: P=Presolicitation Notice/Procurement; A=Award announcement; M=Modification of a previously announced procurement action (a correction to a previous CBD announcement); R=Sources Sought (includes A-76 services and architect-engineer contracts). If none of the standard codes apply, enter "N/A".)

2. Date. (Date on which the synopsis is transmitted to the CBD for publication. Use a four digit number indicating month in two digits and date in two digits (MMDD). All four spaces must be used with preceding 0 for months January thru September. Format: 0225 for February 25.)

3. Year. (Two numeric digits denoting the calendar year of the synopsis. Format 85: for 1985.)

4. Government Printing Office (GPO) Billing Account Code. (The originating office's account number used by the GPO for billing and collection purposes. The field length is nine alpha-numeric characters. The first three characters entered are "GPO" and then the following six characters are the numeric account number. Agencies should contact the GPO's Office of Comptroller for additional information. Enter N/A if an account number has not been assigned.)

5. Contracting Office Zip Code. (The geographic zip code for the contracting office. Up to nine characters may be entered. When using a nine digit zip code, separate the first five digits and the last four digits with a dash. Format: 00000-0000.)

6. Classification Code. (Service or supply code number; see 5.207(h). Each synopsis shall classify the contemplated contract action under the one classification code which most closely describes the acquisition. If the action is for a multiplicity of goods and/or services, the preparer should select the one category best describing the overall acquisition based upon value. Inclusion of more than one classification code, or failure to include a classification code, will result in rejection of the synopsis by the Commerce Business Daily.)

7. Contracting Office Address. (The complete name and address of the contracting office. Field length is open, but generally not expected to exceed 90 alpha-numeric characters.)

8. Subject. (Insert classification code for ITEM 6, and a brief title description of services, supplies, or project required by the agency. This will appear in the CBD as the bold faced title in the first line of the description.) (200 character spaces available.)

9. Proposed Solicitation Number. (Agency number for control, tracking, identification. For solicitations; if not a solicitation, enter N/A.)

10. Opening/Closing Response Date. (For solicitations; if not a solicitation, enter N/A. Issuing agency deadline for receipt of bids, proposals or responses. Use a six digit date. Format: MMDDYY. Explanation may appear in text of synopsis in Item 17.)

11. Contact Point/Contracting Officer. (Include name and telephone number of contact. Also include name and telephone number of contracting officer if different. This will appear as the first item of information in the published entry. This entry may be alpha-numeric and up to 320 character blocks in length.)

12. Contract Award and Solicitation Number. (For awards; if not an award, enter N/A. The award, solicitation or project reference number assigned by the agency to provide a reference for bidders/subcontractors. Two hundred character spaces available for alpha-numeric entries.)

13. Contract Award Dollar Amount. (For awards; if not an award, enter N/A. A ten digit numeric field. Enter whole dollars only. Output will be preceded by a dollar sign ($).)

14. Contract Line Item Number. (For awards as desired; if not an award, enter N/A. The alpha-numeric field with dashes and slashes may not exceed 32 spaces. If sufficient space is not available, enter N/A and insert the contract line item number(s) in format item 17.)

15. Contract Award Date. (For awards; if not an award, enter N/A. A six digit entry showing the date the award is made or the contract let. Format: MMDDYY.)

16. Contractor. (For awards; if not an award, enter N/A. Name and address of successful offeror. Four hundred character spaces allowed for full identification.)

17. Description. (Enter a clear and concise description of the action. The description may not exceed 12,000 textual characters (approximately 3-1/2 single spaced pages). The suggested sequence of the content and items for inclusion in the description are contained in 5.207(c). Insert N/A when synopsizing awards.)

18. Place of contract performance. (Include where applicable; where not applicable, enter N/A.)

19. Set-asides. (Identify if the proposed acquisition provides for a total or partial set-aside, a very small business set-aside, or a HUBZone small business set-aside. If not a set-aside, enter N/A.)

(5) Nonapplicable format items. When a format item is not applicable, type the item number, a period, two blank spaces, and "NA" (e.g., 10. N/A!!).
(6) The following is a sample CBD synopsis:

1.P!!

2. 0925!!

3. 85!!

4. GPO123456!!

5. 19111-5096!!

6. 95!!

7. Defense Industrial Supply Center, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5096!!

8. 95-Steel Plate!!

9. DLA500-86-B-0090!!

10. 111585!!

11. Contact Mary Drake, 215/697-XXXX/Contracting Officer, Larry Bird, 215/697-XXXX!!

12. N/A!!

13. N/A!!

14. N/A!!

15. N/A!!

16. N/A!!

17. NSN9515-00-237-5342, Spec Mil-S-226988, 0.1875 inch thick, 96 inch width. 240 inch length. Carbon steel, 45,000 lbs. Delivery to NSY Philadelphia, PA, and NSC Norfolk, VA. Delivery by 1 Oct 86. When calling, be prepared to state name, address, and solicitation number. See note 9. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. *****

(d) General format for Item 17, "Description."

(1) Prepare a clear and concise description of the supplies or services that is not unnecessarily restrictive of competition and will allow a prospective offeror to make an informed business judgment as to whether a copy of the solicitation should be requested.
(2) Do not include In Item 17 the CBD supply or service classification code from Item 6.

(i) National Stock Number (NSN) if assigned.
(ii) Specification and whether an offeror, its product, or service must meet a qualification requirement in order to be eligible for award, and identification of the office from which additional information about the qualification requirement may be obtained (see Subpart 9.2).
(iii) Manufacturer, including part number, drawing number, etc.
(iv) Size, dimensions, or other form, fit or functional description.
(v) Predominant material of manufacture.
(vi) Quantity, including any options for additional quantities.
(vii) Unit of issue.
(viii) Destination information.
(ix) Delivery schedule.
(x) Duration of the contract period.
(xi) For a proposed contract action in an amount estimated to be greater than $25,000 but not greater than the simplified acquisition threshold, enter (A) a description of the procedures to be used in awarding the contract (e.g., request for oral or written quotation or solicitation), and (B) the anticipated award date.
(xii) For Architect-Engineer projects and other projects for which the supply or service codes are insufficient, provide brief details with respect to: location, scope of services required, cost range and limitations, type of contract, estimated starting and completion dates, and any significant evaluation factors.
(xiii) Numbered notes (see 5.207(e)), including instructions for set-asides for small businesses.
(xiv) In the case of noncompetitive contract actions (including those that do not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold), identify the intended source (see 5.207(e)(3)) and insert a statement of the reason justifying the lack of competition.
(xv) Insert a statement that all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
(xvi) If the contracting office will accept requests for solicitations through alternate means (e.g., facsimile machine, Telex), provide the machine number and routing instructions.
(xvii) If the solicitation will be made available to interested parties through electronic data interchange, provide any information necessary to obtain and respond to the solicitation electronically.
(xviii) In the case of a very small business set-aside, identify the Designated Region (see subpart 19.9).

(e) Set-asides. When the proposed acquisition provides for a total, partial, or very small business set-aside, or a HUBZone small business set-aside, the appropriate CBD Numbered Note will be cited.
(f) Numbered Notes.

(1) Numbered Notes are footnotes. The purpose of the Numbered Notes is to conserve space and simplify the identification of repetitive notices. An explanation of the Numbered Notes appears each week in the Monday edition of the CBD. If the Monday edition of the CBD is not printed because of a holiday, an explanation of the Numbered Notes will appear in the next day's issue. When one or more of the Notes applies to a synopsis, contracting officers should reference the note at the end of Item 17 of the synopsis; e.g., "See Note(s) ___________." Requests to add or change Notes will be submitted through channels for approval by the DAR Council and the CAA Council. The Councils will review the Numbered Notes periodically and, as appropriate, after consultation with the initiating agency, advise the Department of Commerce to delete or modify outdated or unused notes from the CBD. Contracting officers shall also include the substance of Numbered Notes whenever a proposed contract is publicized by means other than the CBD (see 5.101).
(2) If the acquisition is subject to the requirements of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (see Part 25), Numbered Note 12 shall be referenced in the synopsis.
(3) Except for proposed contract actions equal to or less than the simplified acquisition threshold or acquisitions of commercial items, the synopsis shall refer to Numbered Note 22 for noncompetitive proposed contract actions. If it is anticipated that award will be made via a delivery order to an existing basic ordering agreement, the synopsis shall so state.
(4) If, under the proposed acquisition, the Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using Part 12, the synopsis shall refer to Numbered Note 26.

(g) Information not covered by Numbered Notes. To alert prospective contractors to information not covered by Numbered Notes, contracting officers should identify the following unusual circumstances in the synopsis:

(1) "Availability of specifications, plans, drawings, or other technical data. It is impracticable to distribute the applicable _____________ [insert 'specifications,' 'plans,' 'drawings,' or other appropriate words] with the solicitation. These contract documents may be examined or obtained at _____________."
(2) "Availability of background research report. This contract for basic research is a continuation of an effort conducted for the past _____________________ [insert period]. A research report containing findings to date is not available to the Government."
(3) "Production requirements. The production of the supplies listed requires a substantial initial investment or an extended period of preparation for manufacture."
(4) "Place of performance unknown. This contract is subject to the Service Contract Act and the place of performance is unknown. Wage determinations have been requested for _______________ [insert localities]. The contracting officer will request wage determinations for additional localities if asked to do so in writing by _____________ [insert time and date]."

(h) Codes to be used in synopses to identify services or supplies.

(1) Contracting officers shall use one of the following classification codes when the contemplated contract action is for services or when the overall acquisition can best be described as services based upon value:

Code | Description
--- | ---
A | Research and development.
B | Special studies and analysis-not R&D.
C | Architect and engineering services.
D | Information technology services, including telecommunications services.
E | Purchase of structures and facilities.
F | Natural resources and conservation services.
G | Social services.
H | Quality control, testing, and inspection services.
J | Maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of equipment.
K | Modification of equipment.
L | Technical representative services.
M | Operation of Government-owned facilities.
N | Installation of equipment.
P | Salvage services.
Q | Medical services.
R | Professional, administrative, and management support services.
S | Utilities and housekeeping services.
T | Photographic, mapping, printing, and publication services.
U | Education and training services.
V | Transportation, travel, and relocation services.
W | Lease or rental of equipment.
X | Lease or rental of facilities.
Y | Construction of structures and facilities.
Z | Maintenance, repair, and alteration of real property.
(2) Contracting officers shall use one of the following classification codes when the contemplated contract action is for supplies or when the overall acquisition can best be described as supplies based upon value:
Code | Description
10 | Weapons.
11 | Nuclear ordnance.
12 | Fire control equipment.
13 | Ammunition and explosives.
14 | Guided missiles.
15 | Aircraft and airframe structural components.
16 | Aircraft components and accessories.
17 | Aircraft launching, landing, and ground handling equipment.
18 | Space vehicles.
19 | Ships, small craft, pontoons, and floating docks.
20 | Ship and marine equipment.
22 | Railway equipment.
23 | Ground effect vehicles, motor vehicles, trailers, and cycles.
24 | Tractors.
25 | Vehicular equipment components.
26 | Tires and tubes.
28 | Engines, turbines, and components.
29 | Engine accessories.
30 | Mechanical power transmission equipment.
31 | Bearings.
32 | Woodworking machinery and equipment.
34 | Metalworking machinery.
35 | Service and trade equipment.
36 | Special industry machinery.
37 | Agricultural machinery and equipment.
38 | Construction, mining, excavating, and highway maintenance equipment.
39 | Materials handling equipment.
40 | Rope, cable, chain, and fittings.
41 | Refrigeration, air-conditioning, and air circulating equipment.
42 | Fire fighting, rescue, and safety equipment.
43 | Pumps and compressors.
44 | Furnace, steam plant, and drying equipment; and nuclear reactors.
45 | Plumbing, heating, and sanitation equipment.
46 | Water purification and sewage treatment equipment.
47 | Pipe, tubing, hose, and fittings.
48 | Valves.
49 | Maintenance and repair shop equipment.
51 | Hand tools.
52 | Measuring tools.
53 | and abrasives.
54 | Prefabricated structures and scaffolding.
55 | Lumber, millwork, plywood, and veneer.
56 | Construction and building materials.
58 | Communication, detection, and coherent radiation equipment.
59 | Electrical and electronic equipment components.
60 | Fiber optics materials, components, assemblies, and accessories.
61 | Electric wire, and power and distribution equipment.
62 | Lighting fixtures and lamps.
63 | Alarm, signal, and security detection systems.
65 | Medical, dental, and veterinary equipment and supplies.
66 | Instruments and laboratory equipment.
67 | Photographic equipment.
68 | Chemicals and chemical products.
69 | Training aids and devices.
70 | General-purpose information technology equipment.
71 | Furniture.
72 | Household and commercial furnishings and appliances.
73 | Food preparation and serving equipment.
74 | Office machines, text processing systems, and visible record equipment.
75 | Office supplies and devices.
76 | Books, maps, and other publications.
77 | Musical instruments, phonographs, and home-type radios.
78 | Recreational and athletic equipment.
79 | Cleaning equipment and supplies.
80 | Brushes, paints, sealers, and adhesives.
81 | Containers, packaging, and packing supplies.
83 | Textiles, leather, furs, apparel and shoe findings, tents, and flags.
84 | Clothing, individual equipment, and insignia.
85 | Toiletries.
87 | Agricultural supplies.
88 | Live animals.
89 | Subsistence.
91 | Fuels, lubricants, oils, and waxes.
93 | Nonmetallic fabricated materials.
94 | Nonmetallic crude materials.
95 | Metal bars, sheets, and shapes.
96 | Ores, minerals, and their primary products.
99 | Miscellaneous.

(3) Only one classification code shall be reported. If more than one code is applicable, the contracting officer shall use the code which describes the predominant product or service being procured. The FPDS Product and Service Codes Manual, October 1988, may be used to identify a specific product or service within each code.

(i) Cancellation of synopsis. Contracting officers should not publish notices of solicitation cancellations (or indefinite suspensions) of proposed contract actions in the GPE or CBD. Cancellations of solicitations must be made in accordance with 14.209 and 14.404-1.