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GovBrief is an AI-powered platform that helps businesses find, analyze, and win government contracts. We provide tools for discovering opportunities, generating professional bids, and staying informed about the latest contracting opportunities from federal, state, and local agencies.

1. Browse recent opportunities on the Posts page
2. Try asking the AI Agent questions (click the 🏛️ icon)
3. Generate your first bid document on the Bids page
4. Use Bid Assistance for AI-powered opportunity analysis

GovBrief offers both free and premium features:

• Free: Browse opportunities, ask AI questions, basic searches
• Premium: Unlimited bid generation, file uploads, priority support
• Enterprise: Team collaboration, advanced analytics, API access

Pricing details coming soon with subscription options.

Click the 🏛️ icon in the bottom right corner of any page. Type your question in plain English and press Enter. The AI can help with:

• Finding specific opportunities
• Explaining contracting processes
• Analyzing requirements
• Suggesting bid strategies

Examples of good questions:

• "Find cloud computing opportunities"
• "What is a NAICS code?"
• "Show me recent VA contracts"
• "Explain sealed bid procurement"
• "How do I register in SAM.gov?"

Be specific and use plain language for best results.

We aggregate opportunities from multiple sources:

• SAM.gov: All federal government opportunities
• State & Local: 13,662+ government agency websites
• Contract Awards: Recent awards and modifications

Data is updated daily to ensure you see the latest opportunities.

Use the search and filter options:

1. Go to the Bids page to see recent opportunities
2. Use keywords like "IT", "cybersecurity", "cloud"
3. Filter by NAICS code (your industry)
4. Filter by agency (DoD, VA, DHS, etc.)
5. Set deadline ranges to find urgent opportunities

NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) codes classify businesses by industry. Common codes for government contracting:

• 541512: Computer Systems Design Services
• 541519: Other Computer Related Services
• 541611: Administrative Management Consulting
• 541330: Engineering Services

Find your NAICS code at naics.com

Our AI analyzes the opportunity requirements and generates a professional bid document with:

• Executive Summary (300-500 words)
• Technical Approach (500-800 words)
• Management Approach (400-600 words)
• Past Performance section
• Cost Proposal template

Generation typically takes 30-60 seconds. The AI uses IBM watsonx for natural language generation.

Yes, you MUST edit the generated content! The AI provides a professional starting point, but you should:

• Add specific company details and examples
• Verify all technical accuracy
• Insert actual pricing information
• Customize for the specific opportunity
• Add references and contact information

Copy the generated text to your word processor for editing.

No. Winning government contracts depends on many factors:

• Competitive pricing
• Past performance
• Technical capability
• Compliance with requirements
• Small business status

The AI helps you create professional documents faster, giving you more time to focus on strategy and pricing.

Currently, basic features work without an account. For premium features, we'll be launching user accounts soon with subscription management, saved searches, and more.

Payment integration is coming soon. We'll accept all major credit cards, ACH transfers, and purchase orders for enterprise customers.