Getting Started
What is Bureauify?
Bureauify is an intelligence-powered government contract discovery platform that helps businesses find, track, and win federal opportunities. It combines data from multiple federal procurement sources into one unified search, making it easier to identify contracts and grants that match your capabilities.
How does Bureauify help me find government contracts?
Bureauify uses semantic search to understand what your business does and matches you with relevant federal opportunities across SAM.gov, USAspending, FPDS, and Grants.gov. Instead of keyword-only searches, our platform understands context and intent, surfacing contracts you might miss on traditional procurement sites.
Is Bureauify free?
Bureauify offers a free tier that lets you search and browse federal contract opportunities. Premium plans unlock additional features like pipeline management, proposal drafting assistance, win probability scoring, and real-time alerts. Visit our pricing page for full plan details.
How is Bureauify different from SAM.gov?
While SAM.gov is the official government procurement portal, Bureauify enhances the experience by aggregating data from multiple federal sources, adding intelligent search that understands natural language queries, and providing analytics like win probability and competitive landscape insights. Think of Bureauify as an intelligence layer on top of the official data.
Do I need a SAM registration to use Bureauify?
You do not need a SAM.gov registration to search and discover opportunities on Bureauify. However, to actually bid on and win federal contracts, you will need an active SAM.gov registration with a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI). We recommend registering early since the process can take several weeks.
What data sources does Bureauify search?
Bureauify aggregates data from SAM.gov (active contract opportunities), USAspending (federal spending records), FPDS (Federal Procurement Data System for historical awards), and Grants.gov (federal grant opportunities). We also index regulatory data, legislation, patent filings, research publications, and more for comprehensive market intelligence.
Government Contracting Basics
What is a federal government contract?
A federal government contract is a legally binding agreement between a government agency and a private business to provide goods or services. The federal government is the largest buyer in the world, spending over $700 billion annually on everything from IT services and construction to consulting and medical supplies.
What is a set-aside in government contracting?
A set-aside is a contract reserved exclusively for certain categories of small businesses, such as small disadvantaged businesses, veteran-owned firms, or women-owned businesses. Set-asides reduce competition by limiting who can bid, giving qualifying businesses a significant advantage. Browse all set-aside types on our set-asides page. set-asides page →
What is a NAICS code and why does it matter?
A NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code is a standardized number that identifies your business industry. Federal contracts are classified by NAICS code, and the associated size standard determines whether your company qualifies as a small business for that contract. Choosing the right NAICS codes is critical for finding relevant opportunities and maintaining small business eligibility. Explore NAICS codes on our NAICS directory. NAICS directory →
What is the difference between a contract and a grant?
A government contract is an agreement where the government purchases specific goods or services from a business, with defined deliverables and performance requirements. A grant provides funding for a project that serves a public purpose, typically in research, education, or community development, without the government directly purchasing a product. Contracts follow FAR procurement rules while grants follow different regulatory frameworks.
How do I find contracts I am eligible for?
Start by identifying your NAICS codes and understanding your small business size standard. Search for opportunities matching your industry, check set-aside designations that align with your certifications, and filter by contract value and place of performance. Bureauify makes this easier with intelligent matching that considers your business profile against opportunity requirements.
What is the simplified acquisition threshold?
The Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) is currently $250,000. Contracts below this threshold use streamlined procurement procedures, making them easier to compete for and faster to award. These simplified acquisitions are often a good entry point for businesses new to government contracting, as the proposal requirements are less burdensome.
Using the Platform
How does the search work?
Bureauify uses hybrid search combining traditional keyword matching with semantic understanding. Type a natural language description of what your business does, and the platform finds relevant opportunities even when the government uses different terminology. Results are ranked by relevance, recency, and match quality, with filters for agency, set-aside type, NAICS code, location, and contract value.
Can I track contracts and get alerts?
Yes. You can add any opportunity to your pipeline for tracking, set up alerts for new contracts matching your search criteria, and receive notifications when tracked opportunities are updated or approaching deadlines. The pipeline feature keeps all your prospects organized from discovery through proposal submission.
What is the pipeline feature?
The pipeline is a Kanban-style board for managing your government contract pursuits. Move opportunities through stages like Discovery, Qualification, Proposal, and Submitted. It helps you track deadlines, manage your bid/no-bid decisions, and maintain visibility across your entire capture portfolio.
Can Bureauify help write proposals?
Bureauify includes proposal drafting tools that analyze RFP requirements and generate compliance-focused draft sections. While you will still need to customize and refine proposals with your specific experience and approach, the drafting assistance accelerates the writing process and helps ensure you address all evaluation criteria.
How often is the data updated?
Contract opportunity data from SAM.gov is refreshed daily. FPDS award data is updated twice daily. Grants.gov data syncs daily and weekly. Spending records from USAspending update weekly. Regulatory, legislative, and oversight data sources each follow their own update schedules, typically daily or weekly.
Eligibility & Certifications
What certifications help small businesses win government contracts?
Key certifications include 8(a) Business Development, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB). Each certification provides access to set-aside contracts reserved for qualifying businesses, significantly reducing competition. See our full certifications guide for details on each program. certifications guide →
What is the 8(a) Business Development program?
The 8(a) program is a nine-year business development program run by the SBA for socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses. Participants gain access to sole-source contracts up to $4.5 million for goods and services (or $7 million for manufacturing), mentoring, and federal contracting training. It is one of the most powerful certifications for winning federal work.
What is a HUBZone certification?
The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in economically distressed areas gain preferential access to federal contracts. To qualify, your principal office must be in a designated HUBZone, and at least 35% of your employees must reside in a HUBZone. Certified firms receive a 10% price evaluation preference and access to HUBZone set-aside contracts. Explore HUBZone areas on our HUBZone directory. HUBZone directory →
What is SDVOSB?
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) is a certification for businesses owned and controlled by veterans with a service-connected disability. SDVOSB-certified firms can compete for SDVOSB set-aside contracts across all federal agencies, with sole-source awards available up to $4.5 million for services. The VA has an even more robust program called VOSB/SDVOSB with additional opportunities.
How do I get certified as a women-owned small business?
To qualify for the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program, your business must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women who are U.S. citizens. You can self-certify through SBA, or use an SBA-approved third-party certifier. EDWOSB (Economically Disadvantaged WOSB) certification provides access to additional set-asides and requires demonstrating economic disadvantage based on personal net worth and income thresholds.
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