> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.samsearch.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Leads

> Browse and manage pre-filtered opportunity leads by type

<Tip>
  Leads gives you a curated table of opportunities organized by type — Federal, SLED, Grants, Recompete, Forecast, DIBBS, and Subcontracting. Save promising opportunities from Search and manage them all here.
</Tip>

## Watch the Video Tutorial

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## What are Leads?

**Leads** are opportunities you've saved from Search that you want to keep track of. They're organized by opportunity type so you can quickly focus on the category you're working in.

## Opportunity Types

Use the dropdown in the top left to switch between lead types:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Federal" icon="building">
    Federal contracts from SAM.gov
  </Card>

  <Card title="State, Local & Education" icon="city">
    SLED opportunities across 5,000+ sources
  </Card>

  <Card title="Grants" icon="award">
    Federal grant opportunities
  </Card>

  <Card title="Recompete" icon="refresh">
    Expiring contracts likely to be recompeted
  </Card>

  <Card title="Forecast" icon="arrow-trend-up">
    Upcoming predicted opportunities
  </Card>

  <Card title="DIBBS" icon="shield">
    Defense Logistics Agency opportunities
  </Card>

  <Card title="Subcontracting" icon="handshake">
    Subcontracting opportunities from prime contractors
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Info>
  Some lead types (such as SLED) require the appropriate plan permissions to access.
</Info>

## Using the Leads Dashboard

### Switching Lead Types

Select the opportunity type from the **dropdown in the top left** to view your saved leads for that category. Your selection is remembered between sessions.

### Exporting Leads

Click the **Export** button (top right) to download your leads for the selected type. The export is named automatically based on the type (e.g., `federal-leads-export`).

<Info>
  The Export button only appears when there are leads available for the selected type.
</Info>

### Lead Table

Each lead type displays a table with columns relevant to that opportunity category — such as title, agency, due date, contract value, and status. Click any row to open the full opportunity detail.

## How to Save Leads

### From Search Results

1. Find an opportunity using Search
2. Click on it to view the details
3. Click the **star icon** to save it to your leads
4. It will appear in the Leads page under the matching opportunity type

### From Contract Pages

1. Open any opportunity detail page
2. Click **Save Opportunity**
3. Optionally click **Start Journey** to begin tracking it in Journey Hub

## Lead to Journey Workflow

1. **Save the Lead** — Bookmark any interesting opportunity from Search
2. **Review Details** — Open the opportunity and read through requirements
3. **Assess Fit** — Determine if it matches your capabilities
4. **Start Journey** — Create a journey in Journey Hub to begin your capture process
5. **Track Progress** — Use Journey Hub to manage tasks, proposals, and deadlines

## Common Questions

**Q: How do I save a lead?**
A: Click the star icon on any opportunity in Search results or on an opportunity's detail page.

**Q: How do I remove a lead?**
A: Click the star icon again on a saved opportunity to unsave it. You can always find and re-save it from Search.

**Q: Can I export my leads?**
A: Yes — click the Export button at the top right of the Leads page. It's available when leads exist for the selected type.

**Q: What happens when I switch lead types?**
A: The table updates to show your saved leads for that category. Your selection is saved automatically.