Free to find your contracts. Zero cost, zero catch.
SetAsideScout is a smarter opportunity finder for small businesses — completely free. Save your set-aside criteria once, then get matched with government contracts that actually fit your business, with alerts the moment new ones post.
- Unlimited saved search profiles
- Match on set-asides, NAICS codes, states, ZIPs, and keywords
- Full access to every matched contract — no blur, no limits
- Email alerts the moment a new contract matches (or daily/weekly digests)
- Save and dismiss opportunities to build a working shortlist
- Deadline tracking across every saved search
- Direct links to the original SAM.gov listing for every match
SetAsideScout finds the opportunity. GovBidPilot helps you win it.
Once you find a contract that fits, the next step is writing a proposal the agency actually wants to award — GovBidPilot walks you through building a winning bid, for $39/month.
See GovBidPilot →Why not just use SAM.gov directly?
No eligibility filter
SAM.gov shows you every opportunity, including ones you can't legally bid on. SetAsideScout only shows contracts matching set-asides you've told us you qualify for.
No real search
SAM.gov has no keyword search worth trusting. SetAsideScout matches on set-aside, NAICS, state, ZIP, and keywords together, saved as a single profile.
No alerts
You'd have to keep checking manually. SetAsideScout emails you the moment a new match posts — instantly, daily, or weekly, your choice.
Frequently asked questions
Is SetAsideScout really free?
Yes — every feature, every match, every alert. There's no paid tier and no card required. We built SetAsideScout to make the discovery side effortless; if you want help actually writing and submitting a winning bid once you find a match, that's what GovBidPilot is for.
Do I need a SAM.gov account?
Yes — SAM.gov registration is required before the government can award you any contract, regardless of how you find it. SetAsideScout doesn't replace that step. We have a plain-English registration guide in Resources if you haven't done it yet.
How often are opportunities updated?
We sync directly from SAM.gov's official public data every day, across all federal set-aside categories.
Can I change my saved criteria?
Any time. Edit or delete a saved search from your account, and future syncs immediately start matching against the new criteria.
Does this replace SAM.gov?
No. SAM.gov is the official, authoritative source for federal contract opportunities. SetAsideScout is an independent tool that makes that same public data easier to search, filter, and get notified about — every match links straight back to the original SAM.gov listing.