Detailed Answer
Contract award reporting timelines:
**Standard Reporting:**
- Awards over $30,000: Must be reported within 30 days
- Awards over $500,000: May have additional reporting
- IDV base contracts: 30 days from execution
**Factors Affecting Visibility:**
- Agency reporting backlog
- Contract type complexity
- Data entry accuracy
- System synchronization delays
**Where to Find Award Information:**
- SAM.gov Contract Opportunities (award notices)
- USASpending.gov (spending data)
- FPDS.gov (detailed contract data)
- Agency-specific databases
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