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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AcquisitionAI Forecast Optibot?

The Forecast Optibot is an AI-powered tool that helps vendors and agencies explore upcoming federal contract opportunities by searching forecasts based on agency, NAICS code, set-aside type, award size, and timeline.

Why are the results limited to just a few at a time?

This is a bot, not a full database query tool. Like most bots, it responds with concise answers—typically 5 to 10 results at a time—to keep the interaction focused and manageable.

Who should use this tool?

This tool is designed for small businesses, large contractors, and acquisition professionals who want to streamline market research, identify expiring contracts, or explore future procurement opportunities.

Should I search across all agencies at once or focus on one?

Start with your target agency first. Narrowing your search helps the bot provide more relevant results and improves accuracy compared to searching across the entire government.

Why did the bot return a result that seems off or unrelated?

If the underlying data are missing or incomplete, the bot may "hallucinate" and provide inaccurate or inferred results. Always verify key details by reviewing the full forecast or agency source.

Where does the data come from?

The Forecast Optibot pulls from official agency-published procurement forecasts and contract data, harmonized across more than 25 public federal databases.

How often is the data updated?

Forecast data is updated regularly, with new opportunities and corrections integrated as they are published by agencies.

How is this different from SAM.gov or agency forecast sites?

The Optibot offers a consolidated, AI-assisted search experience that removes duplicates, highlights expiring awards, and lets you quickly zoom in on the types of work you care about.

Procurement modernization is a hot topic, and for good reason. As acquisition professionals and contractors know, staying ahead of forecasts can mean the difference between opportunity and missed timing. Today, we’re tackling one especially time-consuming pain point: accessing and understanding agency procurement forecasts.

Why Procurement Forecasts Are Hard to Track

Agency forecasts are posted and updated irregularly
Links often point to homepages rather than direct forecast files
GSA’s Acquisition Gateway is useful, but not always current or comprehensive
Agencies with multiple departments often publish forecasts in varied formats

A Look Back, and a Leap Forward
Thankfully, the days of paper forecasts are gone. Searching digitally is a major upgrade. However, agencies invest significant time compiling these documents; many aren’t consolidated in one central place.

Enter Optibot: A Smarter Forecast Experience
Optibot simplifies how users interact with procurement forecasts:

AI-Powered Search: Ask plain-language questions across all agency forecasts
Direct Source Links: Confirm and navigate to official agency pages
Standardized Format Mapping: Aggregates complex agency data without forcing format changes
Automatic Updates: Ensures forecasts stay current so users don’t need to check daily
Built for Contractors and Acquisition Pros: Saves time and removes guesswork

Looking Ahead: OneGov and Optibot
As GSA moves toward OneGov procurement consolidation, Optibot lays the groundwork for a unified interface that is usable, searchable, and scalable. The goal? One source, every day, no delay.

Start simplifying your forecast journey with Optibot. The future of acquisition planning is already here, and it’s smarter than ever.