--- title: Find Contract Opportunities with Saved Searches and Recommendations description: Getting the perfect government contract opportunity to land in your lap might be easier than you think with GovTribe’s saved searches and recommendations. image: https://blog.govtribe.com/hubfs/Saved%20Searches%20%26%20Recommendations%20Blog.png --- Jul 15, 2024 11:25:49 AM # Find Contract Opportunities with Saved Searches and Recommendations ![Picture of GovTribe](https://blog.govtribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-15%20at%209.34.45%20AM.png?width=50&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-08-15%20at%209.34.45%20AM.png) [ GovTribe ](https://blog.govtribe.com/author/govtribe) Share: [linkedin-in icon ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.govtribe.com/find-contract-opportunities-with-saved-searches-and-recommendations) [Share this page on Facebook ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.govtribe.com/find-contract-opportunities-with-saved-searches-and-recommendations) [Share this page on Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.govtribe.com/find-contract-opportunities-with-saved-searches-and-recommendations) [Share this page on Facebook ](mailto:?body=https://blog.govtribe.com/find-contract-opportunities-with-saved-searches-and-recommendations) Finding the right government contract opportunities can feel like a daunting task, especially for small businesses with limited resources. Even though federal agencies spent around [$694 billion on contracts in FY 2022](https://www.gao.gov/blog/snapshot-government-wide-contracting-fy-2022), navigating these opportunities and finding the right ones for you can be complicated and time-consuming. To make things easier, [GovTribe](http://govtribe.com/) created two powerful features: saved searches and recommendations. Together, these tools act like the perfect government contracting assistant, bringing you relevant contract opportunities, monitoring your specific markets, passing along relevant updates, tracking your competitors, and finding potential teaming partners. Many of our users have secured lucrative contracts using these features, and you can, too. (Just keep reading.) How do saved searches find contract opportunities? Let’s say you’re interested in contract opportunities associated with certain NAICS codes or other criteria. Traditionally, you’d have to manually search those criteria for opportunities and updates. With GovTribe, you can save these searches to your account and automatically receive notifications when relevant opportunities are posted. This feature is especially useful for those who need to monitor specific market segments closely (e.g., a landscaping company looking for opportunities with the keyword "landscaping" due within the next 12 months). ![Landscaping Services, Corvallis, OR-3](https://blog.govtribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landscaping%20Services%2c%20Corvallis%2c%20OR-3.png?width=757&height=662&name=Landscaping%20Services%2c%20Corvallis%2c%20OR-3.png) **How do you set up saved searches?** Creating a saved search on GovTribe is really simple. All you need to do is: 1. 1. **Input your keywords and filters**. Specify what you're looking for, such as certain NAICS codes, UNSPSC categories or keywords. 2. **Save the search to your account**. Use the save button to store your search criteria. 3. **Activate email notifications**. Choose to receive updates daily or weekly, keeping you informed in real-time. ![I worked closely with one small business for years. Now they’re a major player in their market. - Paige Elmore, Head of Customer Success at GovTribe-2](https://blog.govtribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/I%20worked%20closely%20with%20one%20small%20business%20for%20years.%20Now%20they%E2%80%99re%20a%20major%20player%20in%20their%20market.%20-%20Paige%20Elmore%2c%20Head%20of%20Customer%20Success%20at%20GovTribe-2.png?width=800&height=450&name=I%20worked%20closely%20with%20one%20small%20business%20for%20years.%20Now%20they%E2%80%99re%20a%20major%20player%20in%20their%20market.%20-%20Paige%20Elmore%2c%20Head%20of%20Customer%20Success%20at%20GovTribe-2.png)   **What are other uses for saved searches?** The best part about saved searches? Your customization options are practically endless. Once you get the hang of setting them up, you can start to get creative. Here are some other cool ways you can leverage saved searches: - - ******Prepare for recompetes**** ******Stay ahead of the game by keeping tabs on contracts coming up for renewal. - **Track competitor activity **Ever wonder why your arch-nemesis beat you on that last opportunity? Use saved searches to find out what they’re up to. - **Find potential teaming partners **Looking for allies? Set up searches to discover potential partners who can help you win that next big contract. ![Copy of I worked closely with one small business for years. Now they’re a major player in their market. - Paige Elmore, Head of Customer Success at GovTribe](https://blog.govtribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20I%20worked%20closely%20with%20one%20small%20business%20for%20years.%20Now%20they%E2%80%99re%20a%20major%20player%20in%20their%20market.%20-%20Paige%20Elmore%2c%20Head%20of%20Customer%20Success%20at%20GovTribe.png?width=800&height=450&name=Copy%20of%20I%20worked%20closely%20with%20one%20small%20business%20for%20years.%20Now%20they%E2%80%99re%20a%20major%20player%20in%20their%20market.%20-%20Paige%20Elmore%2c%20Head%20of%20Customer%20Success%20at%20GovTribe.png) How do recommendations help find contract opportunities? While saved searches let you customize and fine-tune exactly what you're looking for, recommendations act as a safety net, catching anything you might have missed. Here’s how it works: GovTribe uses a points-based algorithm that gets smarter the more you interact with the platform. Think of it like Netflix—when you watch a show, Netflix suggests similar ones. Similarly, as you engage with GovTribe, it learns your preferences and suggests relevant opportunities. This means you'll get a wider range of potential projects, some of which you might not have discovered on your own. It's an extra layer of help to ensure you don't miss out on valuable contract opportunities. ![Copy of I worked closely with one small business for years. Now they’re a major player in their market. - Paige Elmore, Head of Customer Success at GovTribe-2](https://blog.govtribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20I%20worked%20closely%20with%20one%20small%20business%20for%20years.%20Now%20they%E2%80%99re%20a%20major%20player%20in%20their%20market.%20-%20Paige%20Elmore%2c%20Head%20of%20Customer%20Success%20at%20GovTribe-2.png?width=800&height=450&name=Copy%20of%20I%20worked%20closely%20with%20one%20small%20business%20for%20years.%20Now%20they%E2%80%99re%20a%20major%20player%20in%20their%20market.%20-%20Paige%20Elmore%2c%20Head%20of%20Customer%20Success%20at%20GovTribe-2.png) **Start finding more contract opportunities** GovTribe's saved searches and recommendations are powerful tools that can bring contract opportunities straight to you, significantly enhancing your efficiency and productivity. Whether you're a seasoned contractor or just starting, these features are designed to save you time and provide valuable insights, making your workflow smoother and more efficient. But enough talk. If you want to take these features out for a spin, start your free trial today and let us know if you have any questions. [Start free trial →](https://govtribe.com/start-free-trial) **See what else is new in GovTribe** - [**Chat Your Way to the Perfect Contracting Strategy with AI Insights**](https://blog.govtribe.com/chat-your-way-to-the-perfect-contracting-strategy-with-ai-insights) - [**Easily Manage Your Pursuits from Start to Finish with Pipelines**](https://blog.govtribe.com/easily-manage-your-pursuits-from-start-to-finish-with-pipelines) - [**How Small Businesses Win Big with GovTribe**](https://blog.govtribe.com/how-small-businesses-win-big-with-govtribe) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.govtribe.com/tag/tips-tricks) ## Related posts [![Smiling woman on laptop in office.](https://blog.govtribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1254993890.jpg?height=200&name=iStock-1254993890.jpg) ](https://blog.govtribe.com/three-steps-to-finding-your-next-contracting-opportunity) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.govtribe.com/tag/tips-tricks) ## [3 Steps To Finding Your Next Contracting Opportunity](https://blog.govtribe.com/three-steps-to-finding-your-next-contracting-opportunity) ![Picture of GovTribe](https://blog.govtribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-15%20at%209.34.45%20AM.png?width=50&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-08-15%20at%209.34.45%20AM.png) [GovTribe](https://blog.govtribe.com/author/govtribe) Feb 3, 2023 9:52:47 AM Finding federal contracts can seem like a daunting, time consuming task. But it doesn’t have to be.... [ Read more ](https://blog.govtribe.com/three-steps-to-finding-your-next-contracting-opportunity) [![Presentation in bright glass office with five people.](https://blog.govtribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-887882750.jpg?height=200&name=iStock-887882750.jpg) ](https://blog.govtribe.com/tackling-the-tam-total-addressable-market-101) [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.govtribe.com/tag/tips-tricks) ## [Tackling the TAM: Total Addressable Market 101](https://blog.govtribe.com/tackling-the-tam-total-addressable-market-101) ![Picture of GovTribe](https://blog.govtribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-15%20at%209.34.45%20AM.png?width=50&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-08-15%20at%209.34.45%20AM.png) [GovTribe](https://blog.govtribe.com/author/govtribe) Jan 25, 2023 4:52:53 PM The subject of the total addressable market (TAM) is hot in federal contracting — and for a good... [ Read more ](https://blog.govtribe.com/tackling-the-tam-total-addressable-market-101) [![](https://blog.govtribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PORTCO%20(5)-1.png?height=200&name=PORTCO%20(5)-1.png) ](https://blog.govtribe.com/govtribe-mcp-server-connect-govtribe-to-your-ai-tools) [Featured](https://blog.govtribe.com/tag/featured), [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.govtribe.com/tag/tips-tricks) ## [GovTribe MCP Server: Connect GovTribe to Your AI Tools](https://blog.govtribe.com/govtribe-mcp-server-connect-govtribe-to-your-ai-tools) ![Picture of GovTribe](https://blog.govtribe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-15%20at%209.34.45%20AM.png?width=50&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-08-15%20at%209.34.45%20AM.png) [GovTribe](https://blog.govtribe.com/author/govtribe) Feb 20, 2026 10:30:00 AM AI adoption has exploded across nearly every industry, and government contracting is no exception.... [ Read more ](https://blog.govtribe.com/govtribe-mcp-server-connect-govtribe-to-your-ai-tools)