North American Free Trade Agreement
Chapter Ten: Government Procurement
Appendix 1001.1b-2-B: Common Classification System
Services
Notes:
1. It is understood that the Parties will continue to work on
the development of definitions related to the categories and other
ongoing enhancements to the Classification System.
2. The Parties will continue to review outstanding technical issues
that may arise from time to time.
3. This common classification system follows the format described
below:
Group = one digit
Sub-group = two digit
Class = four digit
A - Research and Development
Definition of research and development contracts:
Procurement of research and development services include the acquisition
of specialized expertise for the purposes of increasing knowledge
in science; applying increased scientific knowledge or exploiting
the potential of scientific discoveries and improvements in technology
to advance the state of art; and systematically using increases
in scientific knowledge and advances in state of art to design,
develop, test, or evaluate new products or services.
R&D Codes:
The R&D code is composed of two alphabetic digits. The first
digit is always the letter "A" to identify R&D,
the second digit is alphabetic "A to Z" to identify
the major sub-group.
Code Descriptions
AA Agriculture
AB Community Services and Development
AC Defense Systems
AD Defense - Other
AE Economic Growth and Productivity
AF Education
AG Energy
AH Environmental Protection
AJ General Science and Technology
AK Housing
AL Income Security
AM International Affairs and Cooperation
AN Medical
AP Natural Resources
AQ Social Services
AR Space
AS Transportation - Modal
AT Transportation - General
AV Mining Activities
AZ Other Research and Development
B - Studies and Analysis - (not R&D)
Definition of studies and analysis:
Procurement of special studies and analyses are organized, analytic
assessments that provide insights for understanding complex issues
or improving policy development or decision making. Output obtained
in such acquisitions is a formal, structured document including
data or other information that form the basis for conclusions
or recommendations.
B0 | Natural Sciences |
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B000 | Chemical/Biological Studies and Analyses |
B001 | Endangered Species Studies - Plant and Animal |
B002 | Animal and Fisheries Studies |
B003 | Grazing/Range Studies |
B004 | Natural Resource Studies |
B005 | Oceanological Studies |
B009 | Other Natural Sciences Studies |
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B1 | Environmental Studies
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B100 | Air Quality Analyses |
B101 | Environmental Studies Development of Environmental Impact Statements
and Assessments |
B102 | Soil Studies |
B103 | Water Quality Studies |
B104 | Wildlife Studies |
B109 | Other Environmental Studies |
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B2 | Engineering Studies |
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B200 | Geological Studies |
B201 | Geophysical Studies |
B202 | Geotechnical Studies |
B203 | Scientific Data Studies |
B204 | Seismological Studies |
B205 | Building Technology Studies |
B206 | Energy Studies |
B207 | Technology Studies |
B208 | Housing and Community Development Studies (incl. Urban/Town Planning
Studies) |
B219 | Other Engineering Studies |
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B3 | Administrative Support Studies |
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B300 | Cost Benefit Analyses |
B301 | Data Analyses (other than scientific) |
B302 | Feasibility Studies (non-construction) |
B303 | Mathematical/Statistical Analyses |
B304 | Regulatory Studies |
B305 | Intelligence Studies |
B306 | Defense Studies |
B307 | Security Studies (Physical and Personal) |
B308 | Accounting/Financial Management Studies |
B309 | Trade Issue Studies |
B310 | Foreign Policy/National Security Policy Studies |
B311 | Organization/Administrative/Personnel Studies |
B312 | Mobilization/Preparedness Studies |
B313 | Manpower Studies |
B314 | Acquisition Policy/Procedures Studies |
B329 | Other Administrative Support Studies |
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B4 | Space Studies |
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B400 | Aeronautic/Space Studies |
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B5 | Social Studies and Humanities |
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B500 | Archeological/Paleontological Studies |
B501 | Historical Studies |
B502 | Recreation Studies |
B503 | Medical and Health Studies |
B504 | Educational Studies and Analyses |
B505 | Elderly/Handicapped Studies |
B506 | Economic Studies |
B507 | Legal Studies |
B509 | Other Studies and Analyses |
C - Architect and Engineering Services |
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C1 - Architect and Engineering Services - Related To Construction |
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C11 Building and Facility Structures |
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C111 | Administrative and Service Buildings |
C112 | Airfield, Communication and Missile Facilities |
C113 | Educational Buildings |
C114 | Hospital Buildings |
C115 | Industrial Buildings |
C116 | Residential Buildings |
C117 | Warehouse Buildings |
C118 | Research and Development Facilities |
C119 | Other Buildings |
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C12 Non-Building Structures |
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C121 | Conservation and Development |
C122 | Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges and Railways |
C123 | Electric Power Generation (EPG) |
C124 | Utilities |
C129 | Other Non-Building Structures |
C130 | Restoration |
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C2 - Architect and Engineering Services - Not Related to Construction |
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C211 | Architect - Engineer Services (incl. landscaping, interior layout
and designing) |
C212 | Engineering Drafting Services |
C213 | A&E Inspection Services |
C214 | A&E Management Engineering Services |
C215 | A&E Production Engineering Services (incl. Design and Control and
Building Programming) |
C216 | Marine Architect and Engineering Services |
C219 | Other Architect and Engineering Services |
D - Information Processing and Related Telecommunications Services |
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D301 | ADP Facility Operation and Maintenance Services |
D302 | OADP Systems Development Services |
D303 | ADP Data Entry Services |
D304 | ADP Telecommunications and Transmission Services |
D305 | ADP Teleprocessing and Timesharing Services |
D306 | ADP Systems Analysis Services |
D307 | Automated Information System Design and Integration Services |
D308 | Programming Services |
D309 | Information and Data Broadcasting or Data Distribution Services |
D310 | ADP Backup and Security Services |
D311 | ADP Data Conversion Services |
D312 | ADP Optical Scanning Services |
D313 | Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)
Services |
D314 | ADP System Acquisition Support Services (Includes preparation of
statement of work, benchmarks,specifications, etc.) |
D315 | Digitizing Services (Includes cartographic and geographic
information) |
D316 | Telecommunications Network Management Services |
D317 | Automated News Services, Data Services, or Other Information
Services. Buying data (the electronic equivalent of books,
periodicals, newspapers, etc.) |
D399 | Other ADP and Telecommunications Services (incl. data storage on
tapes, Compact Disk (CD), etc. |
E - Environmental Services |
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E101 | Air Quality Support Services |
E102 | Industrial Investigation Surveys and Technical Support Related to
Air Pollution |
E103 | Water Quality Support Services |
E104 | Industrial Investigation Surveys and Technical Support Related to
Water Pollution |
E106 | Toxic Substances Support Services |
E107 | Hazardous Substance Analysis |
E108 | Hazardous Substance Removal, Cleanup, and Disposal Services and
Operational Support |
E109 | Leaking Underground Storage Tank Support Services |
E110 | Industrial Investigations, Surveys and Technical Support for
Multiple Pollutants |
E111 | Oil Spill Response including Cleanup, Removal, Disposal and
Operational Support |
E199 | Other Environmental Services |
F - Natural Resources Services |
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F0 Agriculture and Forestry Services |
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F001 | Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression Services (incl. Water Bombing) |
F002 | Forest/Range Fire Rehabilitation Services (non-construction) |
F003 | Forest Tree Planting Services |
F004 | Land Treatment Practices Services (plowing/clearing, etc.) |
F005 | Range Seeding Services (ground equipment) |
F006 | Crop Services (incl. Seed Collection and Production Services) |
F007 | Seedling Production/Transplanting Services |
F008 | Tree Breeding Services (incl. ornamental shrub) |
F009 | Tree Thinning Services |
F010 | Other Range/Forest Improvements Services (non-construction) |
F011 | Pesticides /Insecticides Support Services |
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F02 Animal Care / Control Services |
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F020 | Other Wildlife Management Services |
F021 | Veterinary/Animal Care Services (incl. Livestock Services) |
F029 | Other Animal Care/Control Services |
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F03 | Fisheries and Ocean Services |
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F030 | Fisheries Resources Management Services
| F031 | Fish Hatchery Services |
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F04 Mining |
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F040 | Surface Mining Reclamation Services (non-construction) |
F041 | Well Drilling |
F042 | Other Services Incidental to Mining Except Those Listed in F040 and F041 |
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F05 | Other Natural Resources Services |
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F050 | Recreation Site Maintenance Services (non-construction) |
F051 | Survey Line Clearing Services |
F059 | Other Natural Resources and Conservation Services |
G - Health and Social Services |
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G0 Health Services |
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G001 | Health Care |
G002 | Internal Medicine |
G003 | Surgery |
G004 | Pathology |
G009 | Other Health Services |
G 1 Social Services |
G100 | Care of Remains and/or Funeral Services |
G101 | Chaplain Services |
G102 | Recreational Services (incl. Entertainment Services) |
G103 | Social Rehabilitation Services |
G104 | Geriatric Services |
G199 | Other Social Services |
H - Quality Control, Testing, Inspection and Technical Representative Services |
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HO | Technical Representative Services |
Hl | Quality Control Services |
H2 | Equipment and Materials Testing |
H3 | Inspection Services (incl. commercial testing and Laboratory
Services, Except Medical/Dental) |
H9 | Other Quality Control, Testing, Inspection and Technical
Representative Services |
J - Maintenance, Repair, Modification, Rebuilding and Installation of Goods/Equipment |
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JO | Maintenance, Repair, Modification, Rebuilding and Installation of Goods/Equipment; includes as examples:
1. Textile Finishing, Dying and Printing
2. Welding services not related to Construction.
(see CPC 5155 for Construction Welding) |
| J998 | Non-nuclear Ship Repair (including overhauls and conversions) |
K - Custodial Operations and Related Services |
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K0 Personal Care Services (incl. services such as Barber and Beauty Shop,
Shoe Repairs and Tailoring etc.) |
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K1 Custodial Services |
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K100 | Custodial - Janitorial Services |
K101 | Fire Protection Services |
K102 | Food Services |
K103 | Fueling and Other Petroleum Services - Excluding Storage |
K104 | Trash/Garbage Collection Services - Including Portable Sanitation Services |
K105 | Guard Services |
K106 | Insect and Rodent Control Services |
K107 | Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services |
K108 | Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services |
K109 | Surveillance Services |
K110 | Solid Fuel Handling Services |
K111 | Carpet Cleaning |
K112 | Interior Plantscaping |
K113 | Snow Removal/Salt Service (also spreading aggregate or other snow meltings material) |
K114 | Waste Treatment and Storage |
K115 | Preparation and Disposal of Excess and Surplus Property |
K116 | Other Salvage Services |
K199 | Other Custodial and Related Services |
L - Financial and Related Services |
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L000 | Government Life Insurance Programs |
L001 | Government Health Insurance Programs |
L002 | Other Government Insurance Programs |
L003 | Non-Government Insurance Programs |
L004 | Other Insurance Services |
L005 | Credit Reporting Services |
L006 | Banking Services |
L007 | Debt Collection Services |
L008 | Coin Minting |
L009 | Banknote Printing |
L099 | Other Financial Services |
M - Operation of Government - Owned Facilities |
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M110 | Administrative Facilities and Service Buildings |
M120 | Airfield, Communications, and Missile Facilities |
M130 | Educational Buildings |
M140 | Hospital Buildings |
M150 | Industrial Buildings |
M160 | Residential Buildings |
M170 | Warehouse Buildings |
M180 | Research and Development Facilities |
M190 | Other Buildings |
M210 | Conservation and Development Facilities |
M220 | Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges and Railways |
M230 | Electric Power Generation (EPG) Facilities |
M240 | Utilities |
M290 | Other Non-Building Facilities |
R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services |
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R0 Professional Services |
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R001 | Specifications Development Services |
R002 | Technology Sharing/Utilization Services |
R003 | Legal Services |
R004 | Certifications and Accreditations for products and institutions other than Educational Institutions |
R005 | Technical Assistance |
R006 | Technical Writing Services |
R007 | Systems Engineering Services |
R008 | Engineering and Technical Services (incl. Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Electronic Engineering) |
R009 | Accounting Services |
R010 | Auditing Services |
R011 | Ongoing Audit Operations Support |
R012 | Patent and Trade Mark Services |
R013 | Real Property Appraisals Services |
R014 | Operations Research Studies / Quantitative Analysis Studies |
R015 | Simulation |
R016 | Personal Services Contracts |
R019 | Other Professional Services |
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R1 Administrative and Management Support Services |
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R100 Intelligence Services |
R101 | Expert Witness |
R102 | Weather Reporting/Observation Services |
R103 | Courier and Messenger Services |
R104 | Transcription Services |
R105 | Mailing and Distribution Services (Excluding Post Office Services) |
R106 | Post Office Services |
R107 | Library Services |
R108 | Word Processing/Typing Services |
R109 | Translation and Interpreting Services (Including Sign Language) |
R110 | Stenographic Services |
R111 | Personal Property Management Services |
R112 | Information Retrieval (non-automated) |
R113 | Data Collection Services |
R114 | Logistics Support Services |
R115 | Contract, Procurement, and Acquisition Support Services |
R116 | Court Reporting Services |
R117 | Paper Shredding Services |
R118 | Real Estate Brokerage Services |
R119 | Industrial Hygienics |
R120 | Policy Review/Development Services |
R121 | Program Evaluation Studies |
R122 | Program Management/Support Services |
R123 | Program Review/Development Services |
R199 | Other Administrative and Management Support Services |
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R2 Personnel Recruitment |
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R200 | Military Personnel Recruitment |
R201 | Civilian Personnel Recruitment (incl. Services of Employment Agencies) |
S - Utilities |
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S000 Gas Services |
S001 | Electric Services |
S002 | Telephone and/or Communications Services (incl. Telegraph, Telex and Cablevision Service) |
S003 | Water Services |
S099 | Other Utilities |
T - Communications, Photographic, Mapping, Printing and Publication Services |
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T000 | Communications Studies |
T001 | Market Research and Public Opinion Services (Formerly Telephone
and Field Interview Services incl. Focus testing, Syndicated and
attitude Surveys) |
T002 | Communications Services (incl. exhibit Services) |
T003 | Advertising Services |
T004 | Public Relations Services (incl. Writing Services, Event Planning and
Management, Media Relations, Radio and TV Analysis, Press Services) |
T005 | Arts/Graphics Services |
T006 | Cartography Services |
T007 | Charting Services |
T008 | Film Processing Services |
T009 | Film/Video Tape Production Services |
T010 | Microfiche Services |
T011 | Photogrammetry Services |
T012 | Aerial Photographic Services |
T013 | General Photographic Services - Still |
T014 | Print/Binding Services |
T015 | Reproduction Services |
T016 | Topography Services |
T017 | General Photographic Services - Motion |
T018 | Audio/Visual Services |
T019 | Land Surveys, Cadastral Services (non-construction) |
T099 | Other Communication, Photographic, Mapping, Printing and Publication Services |
U - Educational and Training Services |
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U001 | Lectures For Training |
U002 | Personnel Testing |
U003 | Reserve Training (Military) |
U004 | Scientific and Management Education |
U005 | Tuition, Registration, and Membership Fees |
U006 | Vocational/Technical |
U007 | Faculty Salaries for Schools Overseas |
U008 | Training/Curriculum Development |
U009 | Informatics Training |
U010 | Certifications and Accreditations for Educational Institutions |
U099 | Other Education and Training Services |
V - Transporation, Travel and Relocation Services |
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V0 Land Transport Services |
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V000 | Motor Pool Operations |
V001 | Motor Freight |
V002 | Rail Freight |
V003 | Motor Charter for Things |
V004 | Rail Charter for Things |
V005 | Motor Passenger Service |
V006 | Rail Passenger Service |
V007 | Passenger Motor Charter Service |
V008 | Passenger Rail Charter Service |
V009 | Ambulance Service |
V010 | Taxicab Services |
V011 | Security Vehicle Service |
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V1 Water Transport Services |
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V100 | Vessel Freight |
V101 | Marine Charter for Things |
V102 | Marine Passenger Service |
V103 | Passenger Marine Charter Service |
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V2 Air Transport Services |
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V200 | Air Freight |
V201 | Air Charter for Things |
V202 | Air Passenger Service |
V203 | Passenger Air Charter Service |
V204 | Specialty air Services including Aerial Fertilization, Spraying and Seeding |
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V3 Space Transportation and Launch Services |
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V4 Other Transport Services |
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V401 | Other Transportation Travel and Relocation Services |
V402 | Other Cargo and Freight Services |
V403 | Other Vehicle Charter for Transportation of Things |
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V5 Supporting and Auxiliary Transport Services |
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V500 | Stevedoring |
V501 | Vessel Towing Service |
V502 | Relocation Services |
V503 | Travel Agent Services |
V504 | Packing/Crating Services |
V505 | Warehousing and Storage Services |
V506 | Salvage of Marine Vessels |
V507 | Salvage of Aircraft |
V508 | Navigational Aid and Pilotage Services |
W - Lease and Rental of Equipment |
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WO | Lease or Rental of Equipment |
Continue on to Annex 1001.1b-3: Construction Services
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