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AgencyTitleValue
DISAZero-Trust Network Architecture Consulting$8.2M
DHSCloud Infrastructure Modernization$3.1M
VAIT Help Desk & NOC Services$1.8M
GSAEnterprise Software Licensing BPA$5.4M
12 matching opportunities · 4 small business set-asides

Contract opportunity discovery

Search live public sector tender databases to find contracts matching your company's capabilities before submission deadlines. Never miss a relevant opportunity by monitoring federal, state, and local procurement portals in one place.

Find all open cybersecurity services contracts from DoD agencies published in the past 14 days. I need contract title, agency, value if listed, and deadline.

Found 12 matching opportunities. Largest: $8.2M DISA contract for zero-trust network architecture consulting, deadline May 15. 4 under $500K suitable for small business set-asides. 3 have no published ceiling — recommend requesting Sources Sought responses for intel. Full list with links ready.

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AgencyTitleValue
DISAZero-Trust Network Architecture$8.2M
CYBERCOMThreat Intel Platform Integration$2.1M
ArmyEndpoint Detection & Response$890K
12 matching opportunities · 4 small business set-asides

Incumbent and competitor research

Research who won the previous contract, what they were paid, and which companies are active in your target procurement space. Use government spending data to understand your competitive landscape before writing a single page.

Find all contracts awarded to Booz Allen Hamilton by the Department of Veterans Affairs in the past 3 years. I need the contract values and service categories to understand our competitive positioning.

Booz Allen Hamilton / VA contracts (past 3 years): 14 awards totaling $312M. Largest: IT modernization ($94M), healthcare analytics ($67M), cybersecurity ($48M). Primary NAICS codes: 541519, 541512. Incumbent on 6 contracts due for re-compete in the next 18 months — high-priority targets.

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CategoryAwardsTotal value
IT Modernization4$94M
Healthcare Analytics3$67M
Cybersecurity2$48M
14 total awards · $312M · 6 re-competes in 18 months

Compliance and certification research

Research the exact compliance and regulatory requirements for any procurement vehicle before investing in a bid response. Avoid wasting proposal effort on opportunities for which you are not yet compliant.

What are the exact requirements to qualify as a prime contractor for an Air Force cloud services contract? I need to understand FedRAMP authorization levels, DFARS clauses, and CMMC certification requirements.

Air Force cloud prime requirements: FedRAMP High authorization required for DoD cloud (or CSP sponsorship active). DFARS 252.204-7012 applies (CUI protection). CMMC Level 2 required for contracts with controlled unclassified information. Timeline: FedRAMP High takes 12–18 months. Recommend assessing current posture against NIST 800-171 first.

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FedRAMP Level
High authorization required for DoD cloud
DFARS 252.204-7012
CUI protection mandatory
CMMC Level
Level 2 required for CUI contracts
Timeline
FedRAMP High: 12–18 months minimum
Recommendation
Assess NIST 800-171 posture before pursuing

Bid/no-bid decision research

Before committing resources to a complex bid response, research the agency's budget history, incumbent relationships, and procurement patterns to assess the realistic probability of winning.

Help me evaluate whether to bid on a $2.5M HHS data analytics contract. Research their procurement history, whether they tend to re-compete or extend incumbents, and who is currently active in this space.

HHS data analytics procurement analysis: 73% of similar contracts in past 3 years were won by incumbents (high retention agency). Current incumbent: MITRE Corp (contract extension history shows 3 consecutive renewals). No small business set-aside on this opportunity. Recommend go/no-go based on whether you have a differentiated team or HHS-specific past performance.

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Incumbent Win Rate
73% of similar contracts won by incumbents (3 yr avg)
Incumbent
MITRE Corp · 3 consecutive contract extensions
Set-Aside
No small business set-aside on this opportunity
Recommendation
Go if differentiated team + HHS past performance

Proposal content development

Transform technical capability statements, past performance examples, and market research into compelling proposal narrative that scores well against evaluation criteria. Produce first drafts of key sections faster without sacrificing quality.

I need to write the management approach section for an RFP requiring a 200-person program delivery team. Our approach uses Agile with SAFe framework. Draft a compelling narrative that hits the standard federal evaluation criteria.

Draft management approach section: 480 words. Covers: governance structure with clear RACI, Agile delivery with PI planning cadence, risk management framework aligned to SEI CMMI Level 3, staffing retention commitments, and key personnel bios integration points. Structured around typical Section L/M criteria. Ready for SME review.

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Word Count
480 words · Section L/M aligned
Governance
RACI matrix + clear decision authority
Delivery Method
Agile/SAFe with PI planning cadence
Risk Management
SEI CMMI Level 3 aligned framework
Status
Ready for SME review and tailoring

Ready-to-use prompts

Find open contracts in category

Search for open federal contracts in [NAICS code or category] published in the past [X] days. I need contract title, issuing agency, estimated value if available, response deadline, and set-aside type.

Incumbent contract research

Find all contracts awarded to [company name] by [agency] in the past [X] years. Include award amounts, contract types, NAICS codes, and performance periods. I need this for competitive intel before a re-compete bid.

Compliance requirements research

Research the compliance and certification requirements for bidding as a prime contractor on a [agency] contract for [service category]. Cover required certifications, security frameworks, regulatory clauses, and typical evaluation criteria.

Agency spend analysis

Analyze [agency]'s spending on [service category] contracts over the past 3 years. What is the trend in award sizes? Who are the dominant contractors? What percentage goes to small businesses?

Proposal timeline chart

Create a Gantt-style timeline chart for a [X]-day bid response process. Phases: [list phases with start/end days]. Color each phase differently. Style suitable for a bid management dashboard.

Bid/no-bid research

Help me evaluate whether to bid on this opportunity: [agency], [contract description], [value]. Research their procurement patterns, incumbent relationships, small business preferences, and who is competitive in this space.

Federal regulation lookup

Research the regulatory requirements and recent enforcement actions related to [regulation/framework] that would apply to a [agency] contract in [service area]. I need this for our compliance section.

Past performance research

Research publicly available past performance information for [competitor company] on [agency] contracts. Include contract values, performance ratings if available, and any notable issues mentioned in public records.

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Opportunity qualification and bid/no-bid

Research a new opportunity end-to-end to make a fast, data-driven go/no-go decision.

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Government Spending
Research agency procurement history and incumbent relationships
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Deep Research
Assess compliance requirements and certification gaps
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Company Lookup
Research key competitors likely to bid on this opportunity

Competitive intelligence sweep

Before a major bid submission, conduct a comprehensive competitive intelligence sweep.

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Government Spending
Pull all recent contract awards for top 5 competitors in this space
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Deep Research
Research each competitor's known capabilities and weaknesses
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Generate Chart
Build competitive market share chart for context

Re-compete preparation package

Build a comprehensive preparation package for an incumbent re-compete situation.

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Contract Opportunities
Monitor for solicitation release and amendments
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Government Spending
Research agency spend trends and new priorities
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Deep Research
Research current compliance requirements and evaluation criteria updates

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find relevant government contract opportunities quickly?

Contract Opportunities searches live procurement databases from federal, state, and local agencies simultaneously. Filter by NAICS code, agency, contract value, and set-aside type to find relevant opportunities. You get the opportunity title, issuing agency, deadline, and direct link in one search.

How can I research who currently holds a contract before a re-compete?

Government Spending searches public contract award databases including USASpending.gov and FPDS. Enter the agency and service category to see current incumbents, award values, and contract history. This tells you who you're likely competing against and what the agency has historically paid.

How do I assess compliance requirements for federal contracting?

Deep Research compiles regulatory requirements from federal acquisition regulations, agency-specific supplements, and recent policy changes. For certifications like FedRAMP or CMMC, it surfaces the exact requirements, typical timelines, and what auditors focus on — giving you a realistic compliance gap assessment.

Can AI help write proposal sections?

Content Repurposer transforms your capability descriptions and past performance summaries into proposal narrative structured around standard federal evaluation criteria (Section L/M). It produces first drafts that your SMEs can review and refine, cutting the time from blank page to reviewable draft significantly.

How do I make a data-driven bid/no-bid decision?

Government Spending reveals an agency's procurement patterns, incumbent win rates, and small business preferences. Deep Research adds context on compliance requirements you may not yet meet. Together they help you assess realistic win probability before committing your team's capacity to a full response.

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