7 Ways to Find the Right GovCon Teaming Partners Using AI

For small and mid-sized businesses, winning government contracts often depends on teaming up with the right prime contractors. But that’s easier said than done.

To make the process a little less time-consuming, we put together seven prompts you can use with GovTribe AI to help you identify and research strong teaming partners. Without further ado, here are seven prompts you can use to help you find the right teaming partners, faster.

(Okay, maybe one last ado — to try these out, just log in or start a free trial.)

Want teaming partners for a specific opportunity?

1. Head to the Federal Contract Opportunities tab here
2. Use filters and keywords to search for opportunities
3. Select the opportunity you want
4. Click the AI Insights tab within the opportunity profile
5. Select the Teaming Partners topic

GovTribe AI scans for things like relevant certifications, past performance, and key qualifications — then delivers a list of vendors that match the opportunity’s criteria, along with quick explanations of why each one could make a good teaming partner. (It’ll look something like this.)

Want teaming partners interested in the same opportunity?

1. Head to the Federal Contract Opportunities tab here
2. Use filters and keywords to search for opportunities
3. Select the opportunity you want
4. Click the AI Insights tab within the opportunity profile
5. Select the Likely Bidders topic

This AI insight helps you spot vendors who are already likely to bid on the same opportunity — based on things like technical scope, complexity, and industry focus of past awards. (It’ll look something like this.)

Want to see who’s eyeing the same award if it gets recompeted?

1. Go to the Federal Contract Awards tab here or IDV Awards tab here
2. Use filters and keywords to search for awards
3. Select the award you want
4. Click the AI Insights tab within the award profile
5. Select the Likely Recompete Bidders topic

GovTribe AI will highlight vendors likely to bid again if the award were recompeted — a good signal that they’re active in the space and may be open to teaming. (It’ll look something like this.)

Looking for teaming partners on potential recompetes?

1. Go to the Federal Contract Awards tab here or IDV Awards tab here
2. Use filters and keywords to search for awards
3. Select the award you want
4. Click the AI Insights tab within the award profile
5. Select the Potential Recompete Teaming Partners topic

This will give you vendors that have won set-aside contracts with similar scope or requirements — great leads for experienced, qualified partners. (It’ll look something like this.)

Have one vendor in mind and want to find more like them?

1. Go to the Vendors tab here
2. Search for your vendor
3. Click their profile
4. Click the AI Insights tab within the vendor profile
5. Select the Similar Vendors topic

This tool shows you companies with similar capabilities, certifications, and past performance — a great way to build out your shortlist with lookalikes that align with your goals. (It’ll look something like this.)

Need to vet a potential teaming partner?

1. Go to the Vendors tab here
2. Search for your vendor
3. Click their profile
4. Click the AI Insights tab within the vendor profile
5. Select the Research Awards topic

You’ll get a quick view of the vendor’s past performance, relevant industries, and complementary capabilities — so you can team up with confidence. (It’ll look something like this.)

Want a totally custom list based on your exact needs?

1. Head straight to the AI Insights tab here
2. Try this customizable prompt:

I’m looking for potential teaming partners in the [SPECIFIC INDUSTRY/SECTOR] space. Specifically, I need vendors that:

– Have strong expertise in [CAPABILITIES OR SERVICES]
– Are registered under NAICS code [NAICS CODE]
– Hold certifications such as [CERTIFICATIONS]
– Have a proven federal contracting track record with awards in the past [TIMEFRAME]
– Are located in or serve the [SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIC REGION/STATE] area

Just plug in your details and GovTribe AI will generate a tailored list of teaming partners that check all the right boxes.

Want more AI contracting help?

These seven AI tricks are just the beginning.

GovTribe is leading the AI revolution in government contracting, and our AI capabilities go far beyond just finding teaming partners. AI is woven throughout the entire platform, powering features that simplify your workflow, save you time, and help you stay ahead. Here are just a few ways AI shows up across GovTribe:

• Intelligent Summaries: Quickly sift through contracts with AI-generated summaries that highlight the most important details.
• Saved Searches: Set up saved searches to get alerted when opportunities that match your specific criteria pop up.
• Personalized Recommendations: Let the right opportunities come directly to you, based on your past interests and activity.
• Personas Search: Access detailed contact information and insights on key decision-makers tied to specific opportunities.
  
  

Find your next teaming partner now.

See more GovCon resources for small businesses:

• Discover how the federal government supports small businesses in our free guide.
• Make opportunities come to you with smart saved searches and custom alerts.
• Manage your team’s capture and bid process in one place with Pipelines.
• Stay ahead of your competition by tracking upcoming opportunities with Forecasts.
• Explore detailed profiles of agency procurement representatives and other key GovCon players with Profiles.