How to Search Federal Contracts with ChatGPT
Search federal contract awards with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Government spending data explained clearly.
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ChatGPT searches federal contract data and presents findings in clear briefing form. It aggregates awards by agency or recipient, explains what the spending patterns reveal about government procurement priorities, and helps you understand what a contract portfolio says about a company's government business without wading through raw data.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
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Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Government Spending tool:
- Ask: "Find federal contracts for cybersecurity services awarded in the last year"
- ChatGPT returns awards with a summary of spending patterns
- Ask: "Which companies are winning the most government cybersecurity work?"
Example Prompt
Try this with ChatGPT using the Government Spending tool
I want to understand the federal government's spending on AI and machine learning services. Search for recent contract awards in this category, identify the top vendors, and tell me which agencies are spending the most.
Tips
- Ask for aggregate spending totals by category or agency to understand market size before drilling into individual awards
- ChatGPT can identify which companies are dominant in a category and which are smaller players
- Request a competitive landscape briefing on government spending in your sector