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Civic AI search works like asking a colleague: type what you are looking for in plain English and get ranked opportunity matches with the context you need to decide whether to bid.
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Open search

Go to civiccontracts.com/search or use the search bar on the home page.
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Describe what you want

Enter a natural-language query. Examples:
  • “Open IT solicitations for small businesses”
  • “Cybersecurity RFQs from defense agencies”
  • “Bridge construction in California due this month”
  • “Facilities maintenance contracts in Texas”
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Review results

Each result card shows the solicitation title, awarding agency, location, response deadline, and set-aside status when available.
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Open the source

Click through to the original posting on SAM.gov or the state/local portal when you need the full RFP.

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What each result includes

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Search tips

“Managed IT services for K-12 school districts in the Midwest” beats “IT contracts.” Civic AI uses your wording to rank better matches.
Add a state, region, or “remote” if location is a hard constraint for your team.
If you qualify for small-business programs, say so: “SDVOSB set-aside construction” surfaces more relevant federal work.
Switch to award-focused queries when researching incumbents: “Who won janitorial contracts at VA facilities in 2024?”

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Awards vs. solicitations

Civic AI indexes both open opportunities (things you can bid on now) and contract awards (things already won). Use solicitations to find new work; use awards to understand who wins in your market. See Contract awards for competitive research workflows.

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Next steps

Saved searches & Scout

Automate discovery so you never miss a match.

How to find government contracts

Step-by-step guide on the Civic AI blog.