FPDS stands for Federal Procurement Data System, a tool used by the government to track spending and purchases made by its agencies. Some synonyms for FPDS include a federal procurement database, a federal procurement system, a spending tracker, and a government purchase tracker. These terms all refer to a database or system used by the government to manage and monitor federal procurement activity, including purchases made by agencies and departments. The data collected through FPDS can be used to assess spending patterns, identify areas of waste or inefficiency, and make informed decisions about future procurement activities.