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Awards dashboard overview

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Overview

The Awards feature provides detailed information on past federal contract awards, enabling you to make data-driven decisions for your government contracting strategy.

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View Modes

The Awards page has two view modes, toggled via the Results / Analytics switch in the top right:
  • Results — A searchable, filterable table of individual award records. Click any row to view full contract details.
  • Analytics — Charts and visualizations showing spending trends, top agencies, top vendors, and award distribution over time.

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Award Types

Use the Prime Awards / Subawards tabs to switch between:
  • Prime Awards — Direct federal contract awards (the primary contract between the government and a vendor)
  • Subawards — Reported subcontracts from prime contractors to subcontractors

Historical Data

View detailed information on past federal contract awards

Spending Trends

Analyze spending trends and patterns over time

Competitive Intelligence

Track competitor performance and market share

Transaction Details

Examine transaction-level details and modifications

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Award Details

Each award record includes comprehensive information to help you understand the full scope of a contract.
  • Total obligation amounts
  • Payment patterns over time
  • Funding sources and allocations
  • Award timelines and dates
  • Contract duration and key milestones
  • Transaction dates
  • Contract details and terms
  • Contract modifications
  • Modification reasons and justifications
  • Vendor performance data
  • Transaction history
  • Contract amendments

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Viewing Transactions

Drill down into individual transactions to see granular details:
  • Payment patterns over time
  • Contract modifications and amendments
  • Funding sources
  • Transaction dates and amounts
  • Modification reasons

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Analytics & Insights

View interactive charts to understand procurement patterns and identify opportunities.
Track award trends over time to identify growth or decline in specific markets.

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Agency Analytics

Generate comprehensive reports to understand agency spending behavior:
  • Agency spending breakdowns
  • Sub-agency spending comparisons
  • Spending by PSC (Product Service Code)
  • Spending by NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code
Use filters and interactive charts to focus on the data most relevant to your business.

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Competitive Intelligence

Analyze competitor activity to gain strategic market insights:
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Identify key players

See who is winning contracts in your market and their win rates by agency and contract type.
2

Analyze market share

Review market share by vendor to understand competitive positioning.
3

Study contract types

Understand what types of contracts competitors are winning and which agencies they’re most active in.

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Use Cases

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Finding Target Agencies

Use awards data to identify agencies that align with your business capabilities.
1

Filter by your codes

Start by filtering by your NAICS or PSC codes to narrow down relevant opportunities.
2

Identify frequent buyers

Look for agencies that frequently award contracts in your industry.
3

Match contract size

Focus on agencies that award contracts in your company’s size range (small business, 8(a), etc.).
4

Review procurement cycles

Review historical patterns to understand procurement cycles and timing.
An agency’s spending patterns in your area should align with their mission and budget size.

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Benchmarking Your Pricing

Compare your pricing strategy against historical awards to ensure competitiveness.
1

Search for similar awards

Search for awards similar to your offerings (same NAICS/PSC, scope, size).
2

Review contract values

Review contract values and obligation amounts across multiple awards.
3

Analyze pricing trends

Analyze pricing trends over time to understand market rate changes.
4

Develop competitive pricing

Develop competitive pricing that aligns with market expectations.
When benchmarking pricing, ensure you’re looking at similar contract types, scopes, and requirements. Compare apples to apples.

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Understanding Market Dynamics

Identify trends and opportunities in your target market.

Multi-Year Patterns

Review spending patterns over multiple years to identify long-term trends.

Growth Areas

Identify when spending is increasing or decreasing in your area.

Seasonal Patterns

Look for seasonal patterns in contract awards to time your proposals.

Emerging Opportunities

Spot emerging opportunities based on budget cycles and priority shifts.

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Analyzing Your Competition

Study competitor activity to inform your business development strategy.
1

Search for competitors

Search by vendor name to find their award history.
2

Review win rates

Analyze their win rates and contract history.
3

Identify strengths

Identify agencies where they’re most successful.
4

Find gaps

Find markets with less competition.
5

Understand positioning

Understand their pricing and market positioning.

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Best Practices

Start with your specific NAICS or PSC codes rather than browsing all awards. This will give you the most relevant insights and save time.
An agency’s spending patterns in your area should align with their mission and budget size. Don’t expect small agencies to have large contract volumes.
When benchmarking pricing or analyzing competition, ensure you’re looking at similar contract types, scopes, and requirements.
Don’t just look at initial award amounts. Review transactions to understand how contracts evolve through modifications and extensions.
Pro Tip: Combine multiple filters to narrow down your analysis. For example, filter by NAICS code, agency, and contract size simultaneously to find the most relevant comparable awards.