In the world of government contracting, finding the right opportunities can be a slow, manual process. SwiftSam Smart Search was built to change that — giving small businesses and independent contractors a powerful yet simple tool to discover, track, and win government work faster. If you're just getting started with SwiftSam or new to federal contracting, this guide is for you.
1. Identifying the Right Opportunities
Every successful contract win starts with a relevant opportunity. Use SwiftSam’s Smart Search to:
- Filter by NAICS code, agency, set-aside type, and more.
- Use keywords related to your service or product.
- Sort results by published date, deadline, or value.
You can start with broad searches to explore the landscape or use highly targeted filters to find exact matches.
2. Saving and Reusing Searches
Once you've found a combination of filters that work for you, save them.
- Create saved searches to monitor categories you care about.
- Access them from your dashboard anytime.
- Enable alerts (coming soon) to get notified when new matches are published.
3. Building Your Contracting Workflow
Use SwiftSam to build a repeatable process for:
- Daily or weekly opportunity reviews
- Exporting opportunities for team review
- Tracking status (interested, applied, declined)
- Staying ahead of upcoming deadlines
With unlimited searches and intuitive filters, SwiftSam becomes your daily command center for contracting.
4. Getting the Most Out of Your Free Trial
New users receive a 7-day free trial to explore the full capabilities of the platform.
- Use the trial to save searches, export results, and track opportunities.
- No credit card is charged until the trial ends — cancel anytime before then.
After your trial, you can subscribe to:
- Monthly Plan
- Annual Plan
5. Best Practices for Winning
- Stay consistent: Check SwiftSam at least twice a week.
- Focus: Use NAICS + keyword combinations to filter noise.
- Organize: Track opportunities with your internal notes or CRM.
- Improve: Learn from past proposals, even if you didn't win.
6. Support and Resources
Have questions or need help?
- Email us at sam@swiftsam.com
- Check out our Getting Started docs
- Follow us for updates and tips
With SwiftSam, you're not just searching — you're gaining an edge. Whether you’re an indie contractor, consultant, or small business owner, our platform is here to help you find better-fit government opportunities, faster.
Ready to find your next opportunity? Start your free trial now.