Federal Contract & Grant Data
Federal Contracting Resources
Make Informed Decisions With Real Federal Spending Data
Understanding where the money is going is one of the most strategic moves you can make in government contracting. When you study past awards, you learn who’s buying what, how much they’re spending, and who they’re buying from. This insight helps you price competitively, position your business, and identify your best fit agencies.
Tools for Contract & Grant Research
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Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS)
Search records of federal contract awards. Useful for drilling into competitor history, contract vehicles, and award sizes.
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Agency Procurement Forecasts
See what agencies are planning to buy before they post solicitations. Ideal for proactive outreach and positioning.
Want to Know If Agencies Are Buying What You Offer?
Use the above tools to run searches like:
Contracts awarded under your NAICS code
Awards in your state or region
Top vendors in your industry
Federal agencies spending the most in your category
Mini Guide: How to Read a Contract Award
Every award record includes key fields:
Awarding Agency: Who bought the product/service
Recipient: Who won the contract
NAICS Code: What category the work falls under
Contract Type: Fixed-price, IDIQ, etc.
Award Amount: Total contract value
Set-Aside Used: Whether it was limited to small businesses or specific certifications
Performance Location: Where the work is delivered