---
title: ToolRouter — Agent Use Case Guide
description: Step-by-step guide for completing a task with a specific AI agent using ToolRouter.
url: https://toolrouter.com/tools/contract-opportunities/use-cases/find-subcontracting-partners/chatgpt
---
# How to Find Subcontracting Partners with ChatGPT

Use `search_awards`, `buyer_intelligence`, and `opportunity_details` to build a teaming target list. ChatGPT presents prime contractor profiles in a format ready for business development outreach.

## Setup

{"mcpServers":{"toolrouter":{"command":"npx","args":["-y","toolrouter-mcp"]}}}

## Steps

1. Connect ToolRouter in ChatGPT: {"mcpServers":{"toolrouter":{"command":"npx","args":["-y","toolrouter-mcp"]}}}
2. Describe your subcontracting capabilities and ideal prime partner profile.
3. Search large contract awards in your sector.
4. Profile the top prime contractors by award frequency and value.
5. Ask ChatGPT to create a ranked outreach list with talking points for each prime.

## Example Prompt

```
Use contract-opportunities to find prime contractors winning large defense IT contracts. Create an outreach list with company name, recent wins, estimated subcontracting needs, and a one-line pitch for a specialist data analytics firm.
```

## Tips

- Ask ChatGPT to draft initial outreach messages tailored to each prime's recent wins.
- Include contract details so you can reference specific opportunities in conversations.
- Request a calendar of upcoming large tenders where teaming introductions would be timely.
