FPDS Modification Codes

Understanding Federal Contract Modification Types

Complete reference guide for FPDS reason for modification codes and their categories

Total Codes
24

Official FPDS codes

Termination
4

Cancellation codes

Work Changes
7

Scope modifications

Funding
5

Financial actions

Administrative
4

Admin changes

Termination & Cancellation
4 codes
Contracts that have been terminated, cancelled, or voided
E
CRITICAL

Terminated for Convenience

F
CRITICAL

Terminated for Default

N
CRITICAL

Termination / Cancellation (Administrative/Other)

X
CRITICAL

Termination (Unknown/Other)

Work Changes & Modifications
7 codes
Changes to contract scope, work requirements, or options
A

Supplemental Agreement for Work

D

Change Order

G

Negotiated Price Change

H

Added or Changed Clauses

S

Revised Delivery Schedule

T

Tax / Duty Adjustment

W

Change in Performance Location

Funding Actions
5 codes
Financial modifications without scope changes
B

Exercise Option

C

Funding Only Action

U

Changed Accounting/Appropriation Data

V

Payment-Related Change

Y

Exercise Surge/Contingency Options

Administrative Actions
4 codes
Administrative changes, updates, and housekeeping
J

Novation Agreement

K

Change of Name

M

Administrative Change

Z

Other Change

Other Actions
4 codes
Specialized contract actions and agreements
L

Lease Agreement

P

Stop Work Order

Q

Partial Termination

R

Definitize Letter Contract

How to Use This Information

Color Coding System

Red
Terminations and cancellations
Blue
Work scope changes and modifications
Green
Funding-only actions
Yellow
Administrative changes
Gray
Other specialized actions

Critical Codes

These codes indicate contract termination or cancellation:

E
Terminated for Convenience
F
Terminated for Default
N
Termination / Cancellation (Administrative/Other)
X
Termination (Unknown/Other)

Filtering Tips

  • • Use the "Terminated/Cancelled Only" filter to see contracts with codes E, F, N, or X
  • • Look for red badges and warnings to quickly identify problematic contracts
  • • Color-coded badges help you understand the nature of each modification at a glance
  • • Negative obligated amounts often accompany termination codes