What is Sammy?
Think of Sammy as a research partner, compliance expert, and proposal coach combined. If you’re new to AI tools, you can use Sammy just like you’d ask a colleague a question. Type naturally, and Sammy will understand what you need.How Sammy Works
Sammy learns from the documents and context around you. When you’re analyzing an RFP, Sammy can reference specific pages and requirements. When you’re writing a proposal, Sammy can see the text you’re working on. When you’re searching broadly, Sammy remembers what you’ve discussed.This context awareness means Sammy’s answers get better and more relevant as you use it.
Three Ways to Use Sammy
Analyze Opportunities
Extract requirements, identify compliance needs, and verify your company’s fit against RFP criteria
Write Proposals
Get real-time feedback, improve clarity, and strengthen your proposal content with AI assistance
Research & Answers
Find opportunities, understand regulations, and get answers to government contracting questions
Analyze Opportunities
What you can do
Extract Requirements
Key requirements, deadlines, and evaluation criteria
Identify Compliance
Certifications, clearances, and past performance standards
Understand Specs
Technical specifications and deliverables
Verify Fit
Your company’s match against stated requirements
Clarify Jargon
Government contracting terminology explained
Side-by-Side Review
Multiple sections with source document viewing
How it works
Ask questions
Ask specific questions like “What are the evaluation criteria?” or “Do we need a security clearance?”
Review sources
Sammy references the RFP and shows you exactly where in the document the answer comes from
Example questions
Technical Requirements
Technical Requirements
What are the key technical requirements for this contract?
Qualifications
Qualifications
What past performance or certifications do we need?
Contract Details
Contract Details
What’s the contract value and performance timeline?
Set-Asides
Set-Asides
Is this set aside for small businesses, women-owned businesses, or other categories?
Evaluation
Evaluation
What are the evaluation factors, and how is scoring weighted?
Write Proposals
What you can do
Improve Writing
Enhance clarity and impact of your content
Add Depth
Include technical details or specific examples
Check Compliance
Verify alignment with RFP requirements
Strengthen Qualifications
Enhance your qualifications section
Review Consistency
Check tone, structure, and style
Get Suggestions
Receive content recommendations
How it works
Ask for help
Ask for help: “Make this stronger,” “Add more technical detail,” or “Does this address the requirement?”
Example interactions
Technical Approach Review
Technical Approach Review
Highlight your technical approach and ask: “Does this clearly explain our methodology?”
Performance Metrics
Performance Metrics
Ask: “What specific metrics should we include for system performance?”
Strengthen Content
Strengthen Content
Request: “Strengthen this section to better address the evaluation criteria”
Past Performance
Past Performance
Query: “Is our past performance example relevant to this requirement?”
Research and Answers
What you can do
Find Opportunities
Match opportunities to your capabilities and size
Market Trends
Research contract patterns and trends
Understand Regulations
Learn government contracting concepts
Small Business Programs
Get guidance on set-asides and programs
NAICS & Requirements
Learn about codes and compliance standards
Competitive Analysis
Analyze your competitive landscape
Managing Your Memories
Update or Change Your Memory
You can ask Sammy to update, correct, or forget any information it knows about you. Just type your request in the chat, for example:- “Forget my old address and use 123 Main St, Springfield.”
- “Update my business focus to cybersecurity and cloud services.”
- “Remove my previous NAICS code.”
How it works
Example questions
Market Research
Market Research
What IT service contracts has the Department of Defense awarded in the last 6 months?
Opportunity Matching
Opportunity Matching
I’m a woman-owned small business in cybersecurity. What opportunities should I focus on?
Regulations
Regulations
What does FAR 36.204 mean, and how does it affect our proposal?
Set-Asides
Set-Asides
How do set-asides work for 8(a) certified companies?
Evaluation
Evaluation
What are common evaluation factors for IT contracts?
Tips for Getting the Best Results
Be Specific
Instead of: “Tell me about this opportunity”Try: “What are the compliance requirements and past performance standards?”
Provide Context
Example: “We’re a small business with 5 years in cybersecurity. How well do we match this contract’s requirements?”
Use Follow-Up Questions
Start with: “What are the key requirements?”Then follow up: “Do we have experience with those technologies?”
Reference Sources
When Sammy references a document, click the source to see it highlighted. Always verify important information.
Create Multiple Sessions
Create separate sessions for technical requirements, compliance review, and past performance analysis.
Use Natural Language
Ask Sammy like you’d ask a colleague: “Help me understand this requirement” or “What’s missing from this section?”
Key Features
Context Awareness
Sammy remembers your conversations, company profile, and the documents you’re analyzing for more relevant, personalized help
Source Verification
Every answer references specific pages and sections. Click any source to verify in the document viewer
Multiple Chat Sessions
Organize your analysis by creating separate sessions for different topics
Voice Dictation
Use the microphone icon to dictate messages hands-free for natural conversation
Prompt Library
Browse 100+ expert prompts for opportunity analysis, proposal writing, market research, and compliance checking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sammy always accurate?
Is Sammy always accurate?
Sammy is designed to help you research and analyze, but it’s not a substitute for careful document review. Always verify critical information against the actual RFP or government source. For legal or compliance questions, consult appropriate experts.
How does Sammy know about my company?
How does Sammy know about my company?
Sammy learns about your company from your SamSearch profile and from context you provide in conversations. The more information you share, the better Sammy can match opportunities and evaluate fit.
Can I use Sammy for compliance-critical decisions?
Can I use Sammy for compliance-critical decisions?
Sammy is a research and analysis tool. For compliance-critical decisions—especially around regulations, certifications, or legal requirements—always consult with your internal experts or legal counsel. Use Sammy to gather information and draft initial analysis, but don’t treat it as authoritative legal or compliance guidance.
What happens to my conversations?
What happens to my conversations?
Your personal chats are private to your account. When you create chat sessions within an opportunity, those are saved within that journey for your team to reference later.
Can I delete chat sessions?
Can I delete chat sessions?
Yes. Chat sessions are managed within each opportunity or journey. You can create new sessions, and older conversations can be archived or removed as needed.
What if Sammy misunderstands my question?
What if Sammy misunderstands my question?
Just clarify. You can rephrase, provide more context, or ask a follow-up question. Sammy learns from the conversation, so it will adjust its responses.
Is there a limit to how many questions I can ask?
Is there a limit to how many questions I can ask?
No. Use Sammy as much as you need. The more you engage, the better it becomes at helping you.
How do I give feedback on Sammy's responses?
How do I give feedback on Sammy's responses?
If a response isn’t helpful, let Sammy know directly in the chat. You can also report issues through Help & Support.
Can Sammy help with pricing strategy?
Can Sammy help with pricing strategy?
Yes. Sammy can help you research market rates, understand cost structures, and think through pricing strategy. However, pricing decisions should always align with your business model and internal finance review.
What if I need help with something Sammy can't do?
What if I need help with something Sammy can't do?
Contact Help & Support. There may be features or workarounds available, or the SamSearch team can help you find another solution.