Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with your Government Contract Finder dashboard in just a few minutes.
What You'll Learn
This guide will walk you through the essential features and help you complete your first tasks: setting up your profile, searching for opportunities, and using the bid assistant.
Complete Your Profile Setup
Start by setting up your user profile and organization details. This information helps personalize your experience and ensures you see the most relevant opportunities.
What to do:
- Upload your profile photo and update contact information
- Set your organization details and business information
- Configure your notification preferences
Find Your First Opportunity
Use the powerful search tools to find government contracts that match your business capabilities. Start with broad searches and then narrow down using filters.
Try these searches:
- Search by NAICS code relevant to your industry
- Filter by location (state, city, or zip code)
- Set contract value ranges that fit your capacity
Track Important Deadlines
Stay on top of submission deadlines and important dates with the integrated calendar system. Never miss an opportunity due to timing issues.
Calendar features:
- Track submission deadlines for saved opportunities
- Set personal reminders and notifications
- Export important dates to your external calendar
Create Your First Bid
When you find an opportunity you want to pursue, use the AI-powered Bid Assistant to help create professional, compelling proposals.
Bid creation process:
- Analyze the RFP requirements automatically
- Use AI writing tools to draft responses
- Collaborate with team members on sections
🎉 You're All Set!
Once you've completed these initial steps, you'll have a solid foundation for using the platform effectively.
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