> ## 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. # AI Qualification > Automatically qualify opportunities using your company profile or custom criteria ## What Is AI Qualification? AI Qualification is a powerful feature designed to help you make faster bid/no-bid decisions by automatically evaluating opportunities against your company profile or custom criteria. This saves hours of manual evaluation and helps you focus on opportunities that truly fit your business. ## How It Works Configure qualification criteria based on your company profile (NAICS codes, certifications, capabilities) or create custom criteria (contract value ranges, agencies, locations). When new opportunities match your saved searches, AI Qualification automatically evaluates each opportunity against your criteria. Receive qualification scores with strengths and gaps highlighted, helping you quickly assess fit. Use qualification results to make informed bid/no-bid decisions in minutes instead of hours. ## Setting Up Qualification Criteria AI Qualification interface showing qualification criteria and scores ### Company Profile-Based Qualification The simplest way to set up qualification is to use your existing [Business Profile](/features/business-profile). AI Qualification will automatically evaluate opportunities based on: * **NAICS Codes**: Match against your primary and secondary NAICS codes * **Certifications**: Match set-aside requirements with your certifications (8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, etc.) * **Capabilities**: Evaluate how well opportunities align with your described capabilities * **Past Performance**: Consider similar contracts you've won in the past * **Agency Preferences**: Factor in agencies you've worked with or prefer ### Custom Qualification Criteria For more specific qualification needs, create custom criteria: Set minimum and maximum contract value ranges Specify preferred agencies or exclude specific agencies Define preferred geographic regions or states Filter by contract types (Solicitation, Award, Forecast, etc.) Specify required or preferred set-aside categories Define specific NAICS codes that qualify Set minimum lead time requirements for bid preparation Require similar past performance or specific experience ## Understanding Qualification Scores AI Qualification scores and breakdown showing strength and gap indicators ### Score Breakdown Each opportunity receives a qualification score that indicates how well it matches your criteria: * **High Qualification (90-100%)**: Strong match with most or all criteria met * **Medium Qualification (60-89%)**: Good match with some criteria gaps * **Low Qualification (Below 60%)**: Weak match with significant criteria gaps ### Strength Indicators AI Qualification highlights strengths that make an opportunity a good fit: * ✅ Matches your primary NAICS codes * ✅ Aligns with your certifications * ✅ Fits within your contract value range * ✅ From preferred agencies * ✅ Similar to past successful bids ### Gap Indicators AI Qualification also identifies gaps that might disqualify an opportunity: * ⚠️ Missing required certifications * ⚠️ Outside your NAICS code range * ⚠️ Contract value too high or too low * ⚠️ Geographic location mismatch * ⚠️ Insufficient lead time for preparation ## Using Qualification Results ### Quick Assessment View qualification scores directly in search results to quickly identify high-value opportunities. ### Detailed Analysis Click on any qualified opportunity to see: * Detailed qualification breakdown * Specific strength indicators * Identified gaps * Recommendations for improvement ### Automated Filtering Use qualification scores to automatically filter opportunities: * Show only High Qualification opportunities * Review Medium Qualification opportunities for potential * Exclude Low Qualification opportunities ## Best Practices 1. **Complete Your Profile**: Keep your Business Profile up to date for accurate company profile-based qualification 2. **Define Clear Criteria**: Be specific about what qualifies as a good opportunity for your business 3. **Review Regularly**: Periodically review and update your qualification criteria as your business evolves 4. **Combine with Manual Review**: Use AI Qualification as a first filter, then manually review promising opportunities 5. **Track Results**: Monitor how well qualified opportunities align with your actual bidding decisions ## Qualification vs Manual Evaluation **Use AI Qualification for:** * Initial opportunity screening * High-volume opportunity assessment * Consistent criteria application * Time-saving first-pass evaluation * Finding opportunities that match your profile automatically **Use Manual Evaluation for:** * Strategic decisions on high-value opportunities * Complex opportunities requiring nuanced judgment * Final bid/no-bid decisions * Opportunities with unique circumstances * Deep analysis of requirements and competition **Pro Tip**: Use AI Qualification to quickly filter opportunities, then conduct manual evaluation on the most promising ones. This combination saves time while ensuring you make informed decisions. ## Integration with Other Features AI Qualification works seamlessly with other SamSearch features: * **Saved Searches**: Qualification criteria are automatically applied to saved searches * **AI Recommendations**: Qualification helps prioritize recommended opportunities * **Journey Hub**: Qualified opportunities can be automatically added to journeys * **Email Alerts**: Get notified about highly qualified opportunities matching your saved searches AI Qualification helps you make faster bid/no-bid decisions by automatically evaluating opportunities against your criteria, saving hours of manual work.