Know ExactlyWhat We Cover
Our commitment to transparency. Understand our data sources, update frequencies, and coverage—so you can trust the opportunities you see.
Data Freshness
How often different data types are updated
Federal Opportunities
Active solicitations from SAM.gov polled at least every few hours.
State & Local
Varies by source. Most major state portals updated daily.
Awards & Spending
Award data from USASpending.gov refreshed regularly.
Coverage
Federal Sources
- SAM.gov Contract Opportunities
- USASpending.gov Award Data
- Agency-Specific Portals
State & Local
- 50+ State Procurement Portals
- Major City/County Sources
- K-12 and Higher Ed Portals
- Coverage varies by state
Known Exclusions
For transparency, here's what we currently don't cover:
- • Classified or restricted solicitations (not publicly available)
- • Some smaller municipality portals not yet integrated
- • Real-time award notifications (award data is batch-updated)
- • Non-English procurement portals
Missing a source you need?Let us know—we're always expanding coverage.
Authoritative Sources
For official bid submissions, always verify with the source
FAQ
Where does your data come from?
Federal opportunities come primarily from SAM.gov, the official U.S. government source. Award data comes from USASpending.gov. We also aggregate from various state and local procurement portals.
How often is data updated?
Federal opportunities are polled multiple times daily. State/local sources vary from daily to weekly depending on the portal. Award data is refreshed regularly. See our freshness tiers for details.
Do you cover state and local contracts?
Yes. We aggregate from 50+ state procurement portals. Coverage varies by state—some update daily, others weekly. Contact us to confirm coverage for specific states.
How accurate is your data?
We source from official government systems and run validation checks. However, for official bid submissions, always verify details on SAM.gov or the issuing agency's site.
What if I find incorrect data?
Report it using our feedback form. We investigate all reports and correct errors promptly. Crowdsourced validation helps us maintain accuracy.
Do you cover historical awards?
Yes. We have award history going back multiple years, sourced from USASpending.gov. Use this for competitive analysis and pricing research.