The Commerce Business Daily (CBD) lists notices of proposed government procurement actions, contract awards, sales of government property, and other procurement information. A new edition of the CBD is issued every business day. Each edition contains approximately 500- 1,000 notices. Each notice appears in the CBD only once.

All Federal procurement offices are required to announce in the CBD proposed procurement actions over $25,000 and contract awards over $25,000, that are likely to result in the award of any subcontracts.

General Exceptions: The CBD usually does not list procurement notices for (1) classified services or supplies, (2) services or supplies that are required immediately due to an unusual or compelling emergency, (3) services or supplies that are required from specified sources as a result of the terms of an international agreement or treaty, (4) services or supplies where U.S. law specifies a specific source or requires that the procurement be made by another federal agency, (5) certain utility services where only one source is available, (6) a contract action where an order is placed under a requirements contract, (7) a contract action that would result from the acceptance of a proposal under the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982, (8) a contract action that would disclose or jeopardize innovative research, (9) perishable supplies, (10) resale of brand name commercial items, (11) supplies or services obtained under the terms of an existing contract that was previously announced in the CBD, (12) services and supplies obtained by the Department of Defense which will be performed or made outside the U.S., its possessions, Puerto Rico, and only local sources will be solicited, and (13) contract actions made through FACNET that meet acquisition threshold regulations. For complete information regarding exceptions, see the Federal Acquisition Regulation subpart 5.202.

If you wish to review previous editions of the CBD contact your local public library for assistance. Copies of the CBD are maintained in over 700 Federal Depository Libraries located around the United States.

Common Abbreviations Used in the CBD

The CBD contains many abbreviations. Listed below are simple explanations of the most common abbreviations that appear in the CBD:

A-E: Architect-Engineer

ARO: After Receipt Of Order

BAA: Broad Agency Announcement--A notice from the government that requests scientific or research proposals from private firms concerning certain areas of interest to the government. The proposals submitted by the private firms may lead to contracts.

BLS: Bureau of Labor Statistics--An organization in the U.S. Department of Labor.

BOA: Basic Ordering Agreement--A general outline of the supplies or services to be provided by the contractor.

BOD: Bid Opening Date--The final date that a bid must be received by the appropriate government office.

BPA: Blanket Purchase Agreement--An agreement between the government and a vendor. The agreement gives the government the option to purchase goods or services from the vendor when needed on a on-call basis.

CAGE: Contractor and Government Entity Code--An identification code assigned to the awardees of DOD contracts. The codes are used by DOD for record keeping purposes. Offerors do not need a CAGE code to submit a bid for a contract.

CBD: Commerce Business Daily.

CFR: Code of Federal Regulations--A collection of publications that contains regulations for all Federal Departments and Agencies.

CICA: Competition in Contracting Act--A law that requires full and open competition for Federal contracts.

CID: Commercial Item Description.

CNT: Contract

COB: Close Of Business

COE: Corps of Engineers--An organization in the U.S. Department of the Army.

CONUS: Continental United States

DARO: Days After Receipt Of Order

DCSC: Defense Construction Supply Center--An organization in the U.S. Department of Defense.

DEL: Delivery

DESC: Defense Electronics Supply Center--An organization in the U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency.

DFAR: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations--Procurement regulations used by organizations in the Department of Defense. Also called Defense Acquisition Regulations (DAR).

DGSC: Defense General Supply Center--An organization in the U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency.

DISC: Defense Industrial Supply Center--An organization in the U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency.

DOD or DoD: Department of Defense

DTD: Dated

ECP: Engineering Change Proposal

EDI: Electronic Data (or Document) Interchange--Electronic exchange of information, paperless office.

FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulation--Procurement regulations used by both civilian and defense organizations.

FAT: First Article Testing--When DOD buys certain goods they may perform extensive tests on the first item delivered.

FFP: Firm Fixed-Price--A type of contract under which the government agrees to purchase goods or services at a set price.

FFRDC: Federally Funded Research & Development Center--A facility funded by the government that conducts research and development work. The facility is operated by a university or a related non-profit organization.

FIRMR: Federal Information Management Resources Regulation--Government-wide regulations that govern the purchase of computer goods and services.

FMS: Foreign Military Sales

FSC: Federal Supply Classification--A code number used by the government to identify various items of equipment which are purchased by the government.

FSN: Federal Stock Number--A code number used to identify documents sold by the U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents.

FSS: Federal Supply Service--An organization in the U.S. General Services Administration.

GAO: General Accounting Office

GFE: Government-Furnished Equipment

GFM: Government-Furnished Materials

GOCO: Government-Owned, Contractor Operated

GSA: General Services Administration

IAW: In Accordance With

IFB: Invitation for Bid--A solicitation issued by the government to prospective bidders. An IFB describes what the government requires and how the offerors will be evaluated. Award is based on the lowest bid. Negotiations are not conducted.

LSA: Labor Surplus Area--A Federal program to set-aside certain contracts to businesses located in areas with high unemployment.

NLT: No Later Than

NSN: National Stock Number--A unique number assigned by the General Services Administration which catalogs a wide range of items by commodity, group, and class.

NSNA: No Stock Number Assigned

o/a: On or About

OICC: Officer in Charge of Construction

OSD: Office of the Secretary of Defense

OSDBU: Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

PIN: Pre-Invitation Notice--A summary of a solicitation package sent to prospective bidders, who may then request the entire solicitation package.

P.L.: Public Law

P/N: Part Number

PO: Purchase Order

POC: Point of Contact

R&D: Research and Development

RFP: Request for Proposal--A solicitation issued by the government to prospective offerors. An RFP describes what the government requires and how the offerors will be evaluated. Negotiations may be conducted with offers. Award is based on a combination of lowest price and technical merit.

RFQ: Request for Quotation--A request for market information by the government, used for planning purposes.

ROICC: Resident Officer in Charge of Construction

SBSA: Smalll Business Set Aside--A solicitation restricted to competition completed only among small businesses.

SDB: Small And Disadvantaged Business--A small business that is owned and operated by a socially or economically disadvantaged individual.

SF: Standard Form

SIC: Standard Industrial Classification--A code number used by the government to classify goods or services by their principal purpose.

SOL: Solicitation--A document that describes the specifications of what the government requires. A solicitation is usually an IFB or a RFP.

SOW: Statement of Work--A description of the government's requirements for purchasing a good or service.

Classification Codes

Notices of contract actions that appear in the CBD are arranged by classification codes. The 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 are not authorized to determine the classification code for any notice. Only the Contracting Officer that issued the notice is authorized to determine the classification code. Because a misclassified notice of a contract action fails to effectively notify the firms most likely to respond and therefore violates the Competition in Contracting Act and the Contracting Officer would be held responsible, for additional information see Comptroller General Decision No. B-228744, dated November 12, 1987.

Service

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 Analyses - Not R&D

Examples:

Air Quality Analyses

Archeological/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

Geriatric 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

The classification codes for Supplies, Equipment, and Material are as follows:

Supply,

Equipment and

Material 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 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

How to read notices in the CBD

Listed below is an explanation of the format used by the CBD.

DOT, FED HWY ADMIN, Conts and Proc, 900 8th ST, SE, Rm 901, Washington DC 20030

A -- TRAFFIC BARRIERS ON CURVES, CURBS AND SLOPES RFP DTFH61-87-R00000. Due 041289. Contact John Doe, 202/377-2000. The objectives of this study are to: 1) develop safer guard rail designs for use on curves, curbs, and slopes: and 2) evaluate existing practices to develop better design guidelines and placement guidelines for guard rail installations on curves, curbs, and slopes. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. See Note 22. (116)

Item Explanation

DOT, FED HWY ADMIN, Conts Name and address of the and Proc, 900 8th ST, SE, contracting office Rm 901, Washington DC 20030

A Classification Code

TRAFFIC BARRIERS ON CURVES, Subject CURBS, AND SLOPES

RFP DTFH61-87-R00000 Solicitation Number

Due 041289 Due Date 4/12/89

Contact John Doe, 202/377-2000 Contact Person

The objectives of this study are to: Description 1) develop safer guard...proposal which shall be considered.

See Note 22 Read Numbered Note 22

(116) Julian Date indicating when the synopsis was received by the CBD Office This is only a sample procurement notice. Actual notices may contain either more or less information. For additional information concerning an actual notice please contact the office that has issued the notice. The appropriate office is identified in bold face at the beginning of the notice.

(National Purchasing System GUIDE.CBD 20000720)

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