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I'm trying to get ahead of the game on federal janitorial contracts, specifically for NAICS 561720. My goal is to respond to sources sought notices so I can influence the Request for Proposal (RFP) before it drops. I've been logging into SAM.gov and using the search filters, but it feels clunky. I usually filter by notice type, then by my NAICS code, and then try to sort by date. Sometimes I miss things or see notices that are already closed by the time I find them. What's the most effective way to search SAM.gov specifically for sources sought notices in my service area, and are there any specific search terms or filters that help cut through the noise?

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asked Marcus T. Verified vendorOwner, janitorial and facilities firm · Columbus, OH · 884 rep

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To effectively use SAM.gov for finding sources sought notices for your services, you should focus your search on the 'Contract Opportunities' section, filtering by "Notice Type" for "Sources Sought" and then refining by your specific NAICS code and relevant keywords.

After logging into SAM.gov, navigate to the Contract Opportunities section. Select "Sources Sought" under the "Notice Type" filter. Then, enter your NAICS code, 561720, into the appropriate filter. You can also add keywords like "janitorial services" or "custodial services" to narrow the results further. Sort the results by "Date Posted" in descending order to see the newest notices first. This method helps you catch new postings before they close. It's also helpful to save your search criteria in SAM.gov so you can quickly rerun it. For local and state government opportunities, you will need to check individual state procurement portals as they are separate from SAM.gov and follow their own procurement codes.

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answered Helen M. Former county procurement analyst · Raleigh, NC · 380 rep

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Sign up to answerCite the FAR clause or procurement code where you can.

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