NAICS Codes
North American Industry Classification System — 2-digit sector codes
11Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
21Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
22Utilities
23Construction
31-33Manufacturing
42Wholesale Trade
44-45Retail Trade
48-49Transportation and Warehousing
51Information Technology
52Finance and Insurance
53Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
54Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
55Management of Companies and Enterprises
56Administrative and Support Services
61Educational Services
62Health Care and Social Assistance
71Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
72Accommodation and Food Services
81Other Services (except Public Administration)
92Public Administration
Procurement Terms
Contract Award
A legally binding agreement where a government agency selects a vendor to provide goods or services.
SAM.gov
System for Award Management — the primary federal database for contract opportunities and awards.
USASpending
The official US government source for federal spending data, including contracts and grants.
NAICS Code
North American Industry Classification System — a standardized code for classifying business establishments.
RFP
Request for Proposal — an agency solicits bids from vendors for a specific requirement.
Set-Aside
A contract restricted to specific businesses (e.g., small business, veteran-owned, women-owned).
Task Order
A specific order placed against a larger contract vehicle or IDIQ.
IDIQ
Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity — a contract vehicle with no fixed quantity, used for ongoing needs.
Modification
A change to an existing contract — can increase value, extend timeline, or change scope.
Awardee
The company or entity that won the contract.
Contracting Agency
The government department or agency issuing the contract.
Dollar Threshold
The minimum contract value that triggers public reporting requirements.
Primary Match
A contract linked to a DW-traded ticker via direct name matching or EDGAR data.
Secondary Match
A competitor ticker flagged because it has won contracts in the same NAICS code.