The Award Type field in NextStage uses standardized definitions based on the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). These values help classify contract awards, delivery orders, and acquisition vehicles consistently across your pipeline.
Using standardized award types ensures accurate reporting, forecasting, and alignment with federal procurement terminology.
Field Name
Award Type
Field Description
The Award Type field identifies the contract structure or acquisition vehicle used for a specific opportunity or award.
This field helps distinguish between:
Standalone contract awards
Task orders
BPA calls
GWAC task orders
Schedule-based contracts
Purchase orders
This classification supports accurate pipeline tracking, reporting, and contract lifecycle management.
Allowed Values
The following Award Types are supported in NextStage:
Award Type | Code | Definition |
Basic Ordering Agreement | BOA | A written agreement that establishes terms and conditions for future contracts between the government and a contractor. Does not obligate funds. |
Blanket Purchase Agreement | BPA | A simplified acquisition method used to establish accounts with vendors for recurring purchases. |
BPA Call | BPA CALL | An individual order issued under an existing Blanket Purchase Agreement. |
Definitive Contract | DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | A fully executed contract containing all required terms, conditions, and pricing. |
Delivery Order | DELIVERY ORDER | An order issued for supplies or services under an existing contract, such as an IDIQ. |
Federal Supply Schedule | FSS | A GSA-managed contract vehicle that allows agencies to purchase commercial products and services at pre-negotiated rates. |
Governmentwide Acquisition Contract | GWAC | A contract vehicle available for use by multiple federal agencies. Common examples include SEWP, Alliant, and CIO-SP3. |
Indefinite Delivery Contract | IDC | A contract that allows future orders for supplies or services during a specified period. Often referred to as IDIQ. |
Purchase Order | PURCHASE ORDER | A contract used for simplified acquisitions, typically for lower dollar-value procurements. |
How This Field Is Used
The Award Type field is used to:
Categorize opportunities and awards
Track contract vehicles and task orders
Support pipeline reporting and forecasting
Differentiate base contracts from task orders
Analyze pipeline composition by contract type
This field improves visibility into contract structure and pipeline distribution.