Connect SAM.gov to Proposal Connect to automatically discover and import federal contract opportunities. Once connected, new solicitations matching your filters appear directly in your pipeline -- no more manual searching across government portals.
Before you start
- 1 A Proposal Connect account with Admin or Manager role
- 2 A registered SAM.gov account (Individual or Entity)
- 3 A SAM.gov Public API key (generated from your SAM.gov profile)
Open Integrations
Click Settings in the sidebar, then select the Integrations tab.
Click Connect SAM.gov
Find the SAM.gov card and click Connect SAM.gov.
Get Your SAM.gov API Key
Log in to SAM.gov, navigate to your profile, and generate a Public API Key under the API Key section. Copy the key -- you will need it in the next step.
API key not appearing? New SAM.gov accounts may take up to 24 hours before the API key section becomes available. Check back later if you just registered.
Enter Your API Key
Paste your SAM.gov API key into the connection dialog in Proposal Connect. Click Validate & Connect to verify the key works.
Configure Opportunity Filters
Set up filters to control which opportunities are imported. You can filter by:
- NAICS Codes -- target specific industries (e.g., 541512 for Computer Systems Design)
- Set-Aside Types -- filter by small business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.
- Notice Types -- Presolicitation, Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Sources Sought, etc.
- Place of Performance -- limit to specific states or regions
- Agencies -- focus on specific federal departments or agencies
You're Connected
That's it. Proposal Connect will start pulling matching opportunities from SAM.gov automatically. New solicitations appear in your pipeline and you can review, analyze, or start proposals directly.
Sync Schedule & Settings
After connecting, fine-tune how and when opportunities are synced.
Sync Frequency
Choose between every hour, every 6 hours (default), or daily.
Auto-Import Attachments
Automatically download solicitation documents -- SOW, RFP, and amendments.
Notifications
Get notified when new opportunities arrive or existing ones are amended.
Manual Sync
Click "Sync Now" at any time to fetch the latest opportunities immediately.
What Gets Imported
For each matching opportunity, Proposal Connect imports the following data.
Opportunity Details
- Solicitation number and title
- Contracting agency and office
- NAICS code and PSC
- Set-aside type
- Response deadline
- Place of performance
Documents & Attachments
- Statement of Work (SOW)
- Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Amendments and modifications
- Attachments and exhibits
- Q&A documents
- Source selection criteria
Managing Your API Key
Keep your SAM.gov integration running smoothly.
Key Rotation
SAM.gov API keys do not expire, but you can regenerate them from your SAM.gov profile at any time. Update the key in Proposal Connect after regenerating.
Rate Limits
The SAM.gov API allows 10 requests per second. Proposal Connect manages rate limiting automatically so you do not need to worry about exceeding limits.
Disconnect
To stop syncing, open the SAM.gov integration card and click Disconnect. Your previously imported opportunities remain in Proposal Connect.