Run a search
Open search
Go to civiccontracts.com/search or use the search bar on the home page.
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”
Review results
Each result card shows the solicitation title, awarding agency, location, response deadline, and set-aside status when available.
What each result includes
| Field | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Title & summary | Quickly judge fit without opening every PDF |
| Agency | Know who is buying and whether you have past performance there |
| Deadline | Filter out opportunities you cannot realistically bid |
| Set-aside | See 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, and other small-business categories |
| Location | Match geographic scope to your operating footprint |
| Source | Trace back to the official posting |
Search tips
Be specific about what you sell
Be specific about what you sell
“Managed IT services for K-12 school districts in the Midwest” beats “IT contracts.” Civic AI uses your wording to rank better matches.
Include geography when it matters
Include geography when it matters
Add a state, region, or “remote” if location is a hard constraint for your team.
Mention set-aside eligibility
Mention set-aside eligibility
If you qualify for small-business programs, say so: “SDVOSB set-aside construction” surfaces more relevant federal work.
Search awards for competitive intel
Search awards for competitive intel
Switch to award-focused queries when researching incumbents: “Who won janitorial contracts at VA facilities in 2024?”
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.Next steps
Saved searches & alerts
Automate discovery so you never miss a match.
How to find government contracts
Step-by-step guide on the Civic AI blog.