Notices of contract actions that appear in the CBD are arranged by classification codes. Classification codes are divided into two primary groups; Services and Supplies. Listed below are the titles and examples of the service codes.
Please be aware that the CBD staff is not authorized to determine the classification code for any notice. Only the Contracting Officer who issued the notice is authorized to determine the classification code. Therefore, the Contracting Officer is held responsible if a notice of a contract action is misclassified, and as a result fails to effectively notify the firms most likely to respond and violates the Competition in Contracting Act. For additional information see Comptroller General Decision No. B-228774, dated November 12, 1987.
Service Codes
| Code Title |
| A. Research and Development |
| Examples: |
| Basic Scientific Research |
| Applied Research and Exploratory Development |
| Advanced Development of Hardware for Testing, Engineering Development |
| B. Special Studies and Analysis - Not R&D |
| Examples: |
| Air Quality Analyses |
| Archaeological/Paleontological Studies |
| Chemical/Biological Studies and Analyses |
| Cost Benefit Analyses |
| Data Analyses (other than scientific) |
| Economic Studies |
| Endangered Species Studies - Plant and Animal |
| Environmental Studies and Assessments |
| Feasibility Studies (non-construction) |
| Animal and Fisheries Studies |
| Geological Studies |
| Geophysical Studies |
| Geotechnical Studies |
| Grazing/Range Studies |
| Historical Studies |
| Legal Studies |
| Mathematical/Statistical Analyses |
| Natural Resource Studies |
| Oceanological Studies |
| Recreation Studies |
| Regulatory Studies |
| Scientific Data Studies |
| Seismological Studies |
| Soils Studies |
| Water Quality Studies |
| Wildlife Studies |
| Medical and Health Studies |
| Intelligence Studies |
| Aeronautic/Space Studies |
| Building Technology Studies |
| Defense Studies |
| Educational Studies and Analyses |
| Energy Studies |
| Technology Studies |
| Housing and Community Development Studies |
| Security Studies (Physical and Personal) |
| Accounting/Financial Management Studies |
| Trade Issue Studies |
| Foreign Policy/National Security Policy Studies |
| Organization/Administrative/Personnel Studies |
| Mobilization/Preparedness Studies |
| Manpower Studies |
| Communications Studies |
| Acquisition Policy/Procedures Studies |
| Elderly/Handicapped Studies |
| C. Architect and Engineering Services - Construction |
| Examples: |
| Administrative and Service Buildings |
| Airfield, Communication and Missile Facilities |
| Educational Buildings |
| Hospital Buildings |
| Industrial Buildings |
| Residential Buildings |
| Warehouse Buildings |
| Research and Development Facilities |
| Other Buildings |
| Conservation and Development |
| Highways, Roads, Streets, and Bridges |
| Electric Power Generation (EPG) Utilities |
| Other Non-Building Structures |
| Restoration |
| Architect - Engineer Services, (non-construction) |
| Engineering Drafting Services |
| A&E Inspection Services (non-construction) |
| A&E Management Engineering Services |
| A&E Production Engineering Services |
| Marine Architect - Engineer Services |
| D. Information Technology Services, including Telecommunication Services |
| Examples: |
| ADP Facility Operation and Maintenance Services |
| ADP Systems Development Services |
| ADP Data Entry Services |
| ADP Telecommunications and Transmission Services |
| ADP Teleprocessing and Timesharing Services |
| ADP Systems Analysis Services |
| Automated Information System Design and Integration Services |
| Programming Services |
| Information and Data Broadcasting or Data Distribution Services |
| ADP Backup and Security Services |
| ADP Data Conversion Services |
| ADP Optical Scanning Services |
| Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) Services |
| ADP System Acquisition Support Services, includes preparation of statements of work, benchmarks, specifications, etc. |
| Digitizing Services, includes cartographic and geographic information |
| Telecommunications Network Management Services |
| Automated News Services, Data Services, or Other Information Services. Buying data, the electronic equivalent of books, periodicals, newspapers, etc. |
| E. Purchase of Structures and Facilities |
| F. Natural Resources and Conservation Services |
| Examples: |
| Aerial Fertilization/Spraying Services |
| Aerial Seeding Services |
| Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression Services |
| Forest/Range Fire Rehabilitation Services (non-construction) |
| Forest Tree Planting Services |
| Land Treatment Practices Services (plowing/clearing, etc.) |
| Range Seeding Services (ground equipment) |
| Recreation Site Maintenance Services (non-construction) |
| Seed Collection/Production Services |
| Seedling Production/Transplanting Services |
| Surface Mining Reclamation Services (non-construction) |
| Survey Line Clearing Services |
| Tree Breeding Services |
| Tree Thinning Services |
| Well Drilling/Exploratory Services |
| Wildhorse/Burro Control Service |
| Other Range/Forest Improvements Services (non-construction) |
| Other Wildlife Management Services |
| Fisheries Resources Management Services |
| Site Preparation |
| Other Natural Resources and Conservation Services |
| Air Quality Support Services |
| Industrial Investigation Surveys and Technical Support Related to Air Pollution |
| Water Quality Support Services |
| Industrial Investigation Surveys and Technical Support Related to Water Pollution |
| Pesticides Support Services |
| Toxic Substances Support Services |
| Hazardous Substance Analysis |
| Hazardous Substance Removal, Cleanup, and Disposal Services and Operational Support |
| Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support Services |
| Development of Environmental Impact Statements and Assessments |
| Industrial Investigations, Surveys and Technical Support for Multiple Pollutants |
| Oil Spill Response including Cleanup, Removal, Disposal and Operational Support |
| G. Social Services |
| Examples: |
| Care of Remains and/or Funeral Services |
| Chaplain Services |
| Recreational Services |
| Social Rehabilitation Services |
| Government Life Insurance Program |
| Government Health Insurance Programs |
| Other Government Insurance Programs |
| Non-Government Insurance Programs |
| Direct aid to tribal Governments and organizations provided by contract pursuant to Public Law (P.L.) 93-638 |
| H. Quality Control, Testing and Inspection Services |
| Examples: |
| Quality Control Services |
| Equipment and Materials Testing 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 |
| Examples: |
| Preparation and Disposal of Excess and Surplus Property |
| Salvage of Aircraft |
| Salvage of Marine Vessels |
| Demolition of Buildings |
| Demolition of Structures or Facilities (other than Buildings) |
| Q. Medical Services |
| Examples: |
| Dependent Medicare Services |
| General Health Care Services |
| Laboratory Testing Services |
| Nursing Services |
| Nursing Home Care Contracts |
| Evaluation and Screening |
| Ansthesiology Services |
| Cardio-Vascular Services |
| Dentistry Services |
| Dermatology Services |
| Gastroentorology Services |
| Geriatric Services |
| Gynecology Services |
| Hematology Services |
| Internal Medicine Services |
| Neurology Services |
| Ophthalmology Services |
| Optometry Services |
| Orthopedic Services |
| Otolaryngology Services |
| Pathology Services |
| Pediatric Services |
| Pharmacology Services |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services |
| Psychiatry Services |
| Podiatry Services |
| Pulmonary Services |
| Radiology Services |
| Surgery Services |
| Thoracic Services |
| Urology Services |
| Medical/Psychiatric Consultation Services |
| Nuclear Medicine |
| R. Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services |
| Examples: |
| Land Surveys, Cadastral Services (non-construction) |
| Operations Research Services |
| Policy Review/Development Services |
| Program Evaluation Services |
| Program Management/Support Services |
| Program Review/Development Services |
| Real Property Appraisals Services (SIC 6531) |
| Simulation |
| Specifications Development Services |
| Systems Engineering Services |
| Technology Sharing/Utilization Services |
| Veterinary/Animal Care Services |
| Legal Services |
| Educational Services |
| Certifications and Accreditations |
| Technical Assistance |
| Telephone and Field Interview Services |
| Intelligence Services |
| Expert Witness |
| Engineering and Technical Services |
| Communications Services |
| Weather Reporting/Observation Services |
| Industrial Hygenics |
| Personal Services |
| Other Professional Services |
| Courier and Messenger Services |
| Transcription Services |
| Mailing and Distribution Services |
| Library Services |
| Court Reporting Services |
| Word Processing/Typing Service |
| Translation and Interpreting Service (Including Sign Language) |
| Stenographic Services |
| Personal Property Management Services |
| Credit Reporting Services |
| Information Retrieval |
| Other Administrative Support Services |
| Advertising Services |
| Data Collection Services |
| Accounting or Financial Services |
| Auditing Services |
| Debt Collection Services |
| Logistics Support Services |
| Contract, Procurement, and Acquisition Support Services |
| Public Relations Service |
| Ongoing Audit Operations Support |
| S. Utilities and Housekeeping Services |
| Examples: |
| Gas Services |
| Electric Services |
| Telephone and/or Communications Services |
| Water Services |
| Other Utilities |
| Custodial - Janitorial Services |
| Fire Protection Services |
| Food Services |
| Fueling and Other Petroleum Services - Excluding Storage |
| Trash/Garbage Collection Services |
| Guard Services |
| Insect and Rodent Control Services |
| Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services |
| Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services |
| Surveillance Services |
| Solid Fuel Handling Services |
| Carpet Laying and Cleaning |
| Warehousing and Storage Services |
| Facilities Operations Support Services |
| Interior Plantscaping |
| Snow Removal/Salt Service (also spreading aggregate or other snow melting material) |
| Waste Treatment and Storage |
| T. Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services |
| Examples: |
| Arts/Graphics Services |
| Cartography Services |
| Cataloging Services |
| Charting Services |
| Film Processing Services |
| Film/Video Tape Production Services |
| Microform Services |
| Photogrammetry Services |
| Aerial Photographic Services |
| General Photographic Services - Still |
| Print/Binding Services |
| Reproduction Services |
| Technical Writing Services |
| Topography Services |
| General Photographic Services - Motion |
| Audio/Visual Services |
| U. Education and Training Services |
| Examples: |
| Lectures for Training |
| Personnel Testing |
| Reserve Training (Military) |
| Scientific and Management Education |
| Tuition, Registration, and Membership Fees |
| Vocational/Technical |
| Faculty Salaries for Dependent Schools |
| Training/Curriculum Development |
| Education Services |
| Certifications and Accreditations |
| AIDS Training |
| V. Transportation, Travel and Relocation Services |
| Examples: |
| Motor Pool Operations |
| Packing/Crating Services |
| Air Freight |
| Motor Freight |
| Rail Freight |
| Stevedoring |
| Vessel Freight |
| Other Cargo and Freight Services |
| Air Charter for Things |
| Motor Charter for Things |
| Rail Charter for Things |
| Marine Charter for Things |
| Vessel Towing Service |
| Other Vehicle Charter for Transportation of Things |
| Air Passenger Service |
| Motor Passenger Service |
| Rail Passenger Service |
| Marine Passenger Service |
| Passenger Air Charter Service |
| Passenger Motor Charter Service |
| Passenger Rail Charter Service |
| Passenger Marine Charter Service |
| Ambulance Service |
| Taxicab Services |
| Lodging - Hotel/Motel |
| Military Personnel Recruitment |
| Civilian Personnel Recruitment |
| Relocation Services |
| Travel Agent Services |
| Other 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 or Alteration of Real Property |
Supplies, Equipment, and Material Codes
| Code Title |
| 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. Hardware 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 and Components, Assemblies, and Accessories |
| 61. Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment |
| 62. Lighting Fixtures and Lamps |
| 63. Alarm and 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 (Food) |
| 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 |
