This resource is the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) Product and Service Codes Manual, Fiscal Year 2022 Edition, which serves as the authoritative guide for categorizing what the federal government purchases. Product service codes enable accurate tracking and reporting of government spending across all procurement activities, from research and development to construction and supplies.
The manual provides detailed classification systems for three major categories: Research and Development codes (A-series), Service codes (B-Z series), and Product codes (numbered groups 7-99). The guide also covers the significant updates made in Version 1.5, including 155 new R&D codes aligned with OMB Budget Functions and 40 new IT codes designed to support modern technology procurement needs.
For procurement professionals working to win government contracts, understanding proper product service code classifications is important for business registration, identifying viable bid opportunities, and contract compliance. This resource cuts through the complexity of federal procurement categorization by providing clear definitions, examples, and implementation guidance.
