To search SAM.gov contract opportunities, open Contract Opportunities on SAM.gov, add keywords, then filter by notice type, set-aside, NAICS code, product/service code (PSC), place of performance and.
How do I search Contract Opportunities on SAM.gov?
- Go to SAM.gov and choose Contract Opportunities in the search domain.
- Enter keywords for what you make or do, such as a part name, material or service.
- Filter by notice type (solicitation, presolicitation, sources sought and more), set-aside, NAICS and PSC.
- Narrow by place of performance and response date so you see only opportunities you can still answer.
- Open each notice and read the attachments; the notice tells you how and where to respond.
Which filters matter most for small businesses?
- Set-aside: total small business and socio-economic set-asides you qualify for.
- NAICS: the codes in your SAM.gov registration.
- PSC / FSC: the product or service class, which also matches the first four digits of an NSN for supply items.
- Notice type: sources sought and presolicitation notices let you get in early.
How do I set SAM.gov email alerts?
Sign in to SAM.gov, run your search, save it, and turn on email notifications for the saved search.
What do SAM.gov alerts miss for parts suppliers?
Saved searches match text and codes, not your shop.
What notice types will I see?
Sources sought and RFIs (market research), special notices, presolicitations, solicitations (RFQ, IFB, RFP), and award notices.
How does FedOpp watch SAM.gov and DIBBS together?
FedOpp is government-opportunity research software that watches SAM.gov and DLA DIBBS and searches NSN, NIIN, FSC and CAGE data for small businesses; you bid on the official portals, and FedOpp costs.
Frequently asked questions
Is SAM.gov free?
Yes. Searching SAM.gov and registering your business are free.
Can SAM.gov email me new opportunities?
Yes. Sign in, save a search, and turn on email notifications for it.
Can I search SAM.gov by NSN?
Not directly as a filter.
Do I need to register to search SAM.gov?
No. Anyone can search Contract Opportunities.
Does FedOpp submit responses on SAM.gov?
No. FedOpp does not submit bids or quotes; you submit on SAM.gov and DIBBS yourself.
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