Commercial Item Descriptions (CIDs) are product descriptions that concisely describe the most important characteristics of a commercial product. CIDs are official U.S. Government procurement documents that are:

• Uniquely numbered in a Federal series
• Prominently dated for easy reference
• Appropriately titled (according to current Federal labeling policies)

For information on how to use CIDs go to: CIDs Fact Sheet (pdf).

An official request to develop or revise a Commercial Item Description should be in writing and sent to the Specialty Crops Inspection Division using the contact information provided below.

• Bakery Products
• Coffee, Tea, Cocoa, Beverage Mixes, and Water
• Bouillons, Soups, Gravies, and Survival Packet
• Fruit, Juices, Nectars, Preserves, Jams, and Nut Spreads
• Prepared, Combination Food, and Specialty Preparations Frozen
• Condiments and Related Products
• Candy, Nuts, and Syrup
• Dairy Foods and Eggs
• Prepared, Combination Food and Specialty Preparations
• Cereal and Pasta
• Vegetables and Vegetable Juices
• Bakery Items, Desserts, and Crackers
• Meat, Poultry, Fish and Shellfish

For More Information, Please Contact:
Director, Specialty Crops Inspection Division
Specialty Crops Program
Agricultural Marketing Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Ave., SW
STOP 0240, Room 1536-S
Washington, DC 20250-0240
Telephone: (202) 720-5870
Toll Free 800-560-7956
Fax: (202) 720-0393
Email: Ryan.Wilson@usda.gov