# Contract opportunity search SAM.gov contract opportunities are the federal solicitations, presolicitations, sources sought and award notices agencies post publicly. The nightly SAM.gov file held 71,703 active notices on 12 Nov 2026. Search by keyword, NAICS code or state to see open bids with their deadlines and set-asides. Search your NAICS code or keywords here or on SAM.gov, then read each notice's set-aside, deadline and instructions.Data as of 2026-11-13, from the SAM.gov contract opportunities file.Official source: [SAM.gov contract opportunities](https://sam.gov/search/?index=opp) ## Key facts | Source | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, nightly full file | | --- | --- | | Active notices | 71,703 on 12 Nov 2026 (SAM.gov) | | Notice types | Solicitation, combined synopsis, presolicitation, sources sought, special notice, award | | Contacts | As printed in each public notice | ## Get this as JSON ``` curl "https://samgovapi.io/api/v1/opportunities?q=cybersecurity&active=true" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer sg_YOUR_KEY" ``` MCP tool: `search_opportunities`Keys start free, with no card. [Get a free API key](https://samgovapi.io/sign-up) or read the [docs](https://samgovapi.io/docs). ## Questions How do I find government contracts to bid on?Search your NAICS code or keywords here or on SAM.gov, then read each notice's set-aside, deadline and instructions. Bidding is free; no seller is needed.Can I get alerts for new bids?Yes. Alerts match new notices to your NAICS, PSC, set-aside and agency and email you. Bid alerts are on the Pro and Scale plans; the free plan includes 1 alert. ## Related - [Opportunities API](https://samgovapi.io/sam-gov-opportunities-api) - [How to get government contracts](https://samgovapi.io/guides/how-to-get-government-contracts) - [Sources sought](https://samgovapi.io/glossary/sources-sought) - [Set-asides](https://samgovapi.io/set-aside)Independent. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GSA, SAM.gov or any U.S. government agency. Registering in SAM.gov is free at sam.gov.

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