🔍 Where to Find Government Contract Opportunities (Beyond SAM.gov)

If you're only checking SAM.gov for contract opportunities, you're just scratching the surface. 🧊

SAM.gov is a solid place to start, but plenty of contracts never even make it there—especially at the state, local, and education levels (also known as SLED contracts).

Here are some additional platforms and resources you should explore:

✅ State Procurement PortalsEach state has its own system. For example:

California: Cal eProcure
Texas: Texas SmartBuy
Washington: Washington Electronic Business Solutions (WEBS)🔗 Just Google “[Your State] procurement portal” to find the right one.

✅ Local Government & School District SitesCities, counties, and school districts often post RFPs on their own websites.Tip: Bookmark your local city hall, county government, and school district procurement pages.

✅ FedConnectThis platform is used by federal agencies like the Department of Energy. Contracts often appear here before hitting SAM.gov.🔗 fedconnect.net

✅ GovWin by Deltek (Paid)Great for market intelligence, competitor research, and forecasting future opportunities. Pricey, but powerful.

✅ USAspending.govNot for current bids, but amazing for reverse-engineering where the money went—and who got it. Great for strategic planning.

✅ BidSync, DemandStar, and BonfireThese are aggregator platforms used by many local governments to post solicitations. Create a profile to start receiving alerts.

💡 Pro Tip: Set aside one hour a week just for research—check these portals, sign up for alerts, and stay ahead of the game.

👇 Drop a comment if you want me to create a cheat sheet with direct links to the top portals by state!

Let’s win more contracts by looking where others don’t. 💼🚀

#GovCon #OpportunityHunting

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