Common questions about federal contract monitoring

What is ContractRadar?

ContractRadar is a simple SAM.gov monitoring tool built for small businesses. You set up a profile describing your business — what you do, which states you work in, and your set-aside certifications — and ContractRadar emails you matching federal contract opportunities every day. No manual searching, no SAM.gov account required, no training needed.

How does SAM.gov contract monitoring work?

ContractRadar pulls new contract postings from SAM.gov daily. Each posting is matched against your business profile using your NAICS codes, state, and certifications, then scored for fit. When a match meets your criteria, you get an email with the details and a link to the original SAM.gov posting so you can act on it right away. Read our complete guide to SAM.gov contract monitoring for small businesses.

Is ContractRadar easy to use?

Yes. ContractRadar is designed so that no training is required. Fill in your business profile in about five minutes — your industry codes, the states you work in, and your certifications — and that's it. You'll start receiving matching contract alerts by email the next day. There's nothing to configure after setup.

Do I need federal contracting experience to use ContractRadar?

No. ContractRadar is built specifically for small businesses that are new to federal contracting. You don’t need to understand procurement jargon or navigate complex government systems. Set up your profile in plain language, receive matching contract opportunities by email, and click through to the original SAM.gov posting when something looks promising. Our guide to SAM.gov contracting for small businesses covers the basics — no experience needed.

What types of federal contracts does ContractRadar find?

ContractRadar monitors federal solicitations posted on SAM.gov, including services, supplies, construction, and professional services contracts. Every listing is filtered by your NAICS codes and state, then scored for compatibility with your business profile. You only see contracts you're plausibly eligible to bid on.

What set-aside contract types does ContractRadar support?

ContractRadar filters by all major federal set-aside types: Small Business (SBA), 8(a) Business Development, HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Select your certifications in your profile and we'll filter to contracts you're eligible for.

How much does ContractRadar cost?

ContractRadar is $30 per month — one flat rate, everything included. No setup fees, no per-user pricing, no tiered plans. New accounts get one free month before being charged. Cancel any time from your profile page in two clicks. No cancellation form, no customer service call required.

How do I get started?

Create an account and fill in your business profile: your NAICS codes, the states you operate in, and any set-aside certifications. The whole setup takes less than five minutes. ContractRadar will start monitoring SAM.gov immediately and email you matching contracts when they post.

Where does the contract data come from?

All contracts come directly from SAM.gov, the official U.S. federal government procurement database. ContractRadar is an independent private service and is not affiliated with the government. We pull publicly available data from SAM.gov daily and deliver matched results to your inbox.

How does contract matching work?

Matching happens in two steps. First, rule-based filters check your NAICS codes, operating states, and set-aside certifications against each new SAM.gov posting. Second, AI analysis reads the full solicitation text and scores how well the contract fits your business description. You see a compatibility score from A+ to C so you can prioritize the best opportunities.

Will I get notified about every federal contract, or just ones that match my business?

Just the ones that match your business. ContractRadar filters out contracts that don't fit your NAICS codes, state, or certifications, so your inbox isn't flooded with irrelevant opportunities. Every email you receive has already been scored for fit. You can also filter your saved matches by score (A+, A, B, C) in your account.

Do I need to be registered in SAM.gov to use ContractRadar?

No. You don't need a SAM.gov registration to create a ContractRadar account and receive contract alerts. However, if you decide to submit a bid on an opportunity, the government requires SAM.gov registration before you can submit. ContractRadar helps you find the opportunities — the application process happens directly with the issuing agency.

What if I miss an email alert?

Every match is saved to your account. Log in at any time to browse all your matched contracts, including ones from previous days. You can also turn email alerts off and check your account manually if you prefer — your matches will still be there.

Can I cancel my ContractRadar subscription?

Yes, cancel any time from your profile page in two clicks. Your subscription stays active until the end of the current billing period, so you keep access until then. There are no cancellation fees, no forms to fill out, and no customer service calls required.

Is my business information secure?

Yes. Authentication is handled by AWS Cognito — your password is never stored by ContractRadar. All data is transmitted over encrypted connections (TLS). We do not sell or share your business information with third parties. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

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