Dashboard Overview

Your complete guide to navigating and maximizing the Government Contract Finder dashboard.

Dashboard Layout

Your dashboard is organized into sections for efficient contract discovery and management. The sidebar provides quick access to all major features, while the main content area displays detailed information and tools.

Left sidebar navigation

Main content area

Organization switcher

User profile access

Core Dashboard Features

Home Dashboard

Your central hub displaying key statistics, quick actions, and recent activity.

Key Features:

Contract database statistics (50+ states, 100K+ contracts)

Quick access buttons to main features

Premium feature highlights

Getting started guide and pro tips

Opportunity Search

Advanced search tools to find government contracts matching your business capabilities.

Search Capabilities:

Advanced Filters: Search by NAICS codes, state and city location, contract value, department, posting date, and response deadline

Saved Searches: Save your search criteria for quick re-use and enable notifications for new matching opportunities

Detailed Results: View comprehensive opportunity details including descriptions, requirements, and contact information

Save Opportunities: Bookmark interesting contracts for later review and bid preparation

Pro Tips:

• Start with broad searches, then narrow using filters
• Use multiple NAICS codes to capture related opportunities
• Set up saved searches with notifications for automated discovery
• Premium users get access to 10x more search results

Business & Officer Search

Research government agencies, departments, and procurement officers to build relationships.

Research Tools:

Business Search: Find agency details and contact info

Officer Search: Locate procurement officers and decision makers

AI-Powered Tools (Premium)

AI Bid Assistant

Intelligent writing assistant to help create compelling, professional bid responses.

AI Capabilities:

RFP Analysis: Automatically analyze Request for Proposal requirements and key criteria

Draft Generation: AI-powered writing tools to draft sections of your bid response

Team Collaboration: Work with team members on different sections of the bid

Export Options: Export completed bids in various formats for submission

Capability Statement Assistant

AI-powered tool to generate professional capability statements tailored to specific opportunities.

Features:

Generate customized capability statements for each opportunity

Professional formatting and layout

Include relevant certifications and past performance

Productivity & Management

Calendar & Deadline Tracking (Premium)

Visual calendar view to track all important contract deadlines and submission dates.

Calendar Features:

Monthly, weekly, and daily calendar views

Automatic deadline reminders and notifications

Integration with saved opportunities

Export calendar events to external calendar apps

Saved Searches & Alerts

Set up automated searches and get notified when new opportunities matching your criteria are posted.

Search Features:

Save complex search criteria for reuse

Enable email notifications for new matches

Track search performance and results

Modify and update saved searches anytime

Sample Search Strategy:

Create broad searches by primary NAICS codes
Set up location-specific searches for local opportunities
Configure contract value ranges that match your capacity
Enable notifications to stay informed of new postings
Review and refine searches based on results

Saved Opportunities

Manage your bookmarked contracts with detailed tracking and status updates.

Management Features:

Organized table view of all saved opportunities

Sort and filter by deadline, status, or value

Direct integration with Bid Assistant

Set deadline reminders and calendar events

Notifications & Alerts (Premium)

Email Notifications

Stay informed about new opportunities and important deadlines with automated email alerts.

Notification Types:

New Opportunities: Get notified when contracts matching your saved searches are posted

Deadline Reminders: Automatic alerts before submission deadlines for saved opportunities

Custom Alerts: Configure frequency and timing of notifications based on your preferences

Managing Notifications:

Access the Notifications page to:

• Enable/disable notifications for each saved search
• View recent notification history
• Adjust notification preferences and timing
• See detailed information about new opportunities

Account & Organization Settings

Organization Management

Manage your organization profile, team members, and business information.

Organization Features:

Update company profile and certifications

Invite and manage team members

Set business location and NAICS codes

Configure notification preferences

Billing & Subscription

Manage your subscription, billing information, and access premium features.

Premium Benefits:

10x more search results and unlimited searches

Email notifications for new opportunities

Calendar view and deadline tracking

AI Bid Assistant and Capability Statement tools

Custom Gov Profile website for business showcase

Quick Actions for New Users

First 15 Minutes:

1Complete your organization profile setup
2Run your first opportunity search
3Save 2-3 interesting opportunities
4Create a saved search with notifications

Daily Workflow:

Check notifications for new opportunities
Review calendar for upcoming deadlines
Review saved opportunities and submission status
Use Bid Assistant for active opportunities

🚀 Ready to Dive Deeper?

Now that you understand the dashboard layout, explore these detailed guides for specific features.

Master Opportunity Search

AI Bid Assistant Guide

Calendar & Deadline Tracking

Setup Notifications

Questions about navigating your dashboard?

Contact Support