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Subcontracting Intelligence

Map the $100-150 billion federal subcontracting ecosystem

Subcontracting Intelligence brings transparency to the $100-150 billion federal subcontracting market by mapping relationships between prime contractors and their subcontractors across the entire federal market. Using data from the SAM.gov Subaward Reporting API and USAspending subaward records, the platform reveals which prime contractors subcontract to which small businesses, in what NAICS codes, and for how much.
$100-150B
annual federal subcontracting market mapped

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Key Capabilities

What it does

Subcontract Relationship Mapping

Prime-to-sub relationship visualization with dollar value and NAICS code for each relationship, multi-tier subcontracting chains where data is available, and historical relationship tracking showing partnership stability.

Small Business Goal Analysis

Prime contractor subcontracting goal achievement rates by socioeconomic category, identification of primes falling below committed small business percentages, and alerts when primes with shortfalls win new large contracts.

AI-Powered Partner Finder

Capability-based matching using your NAICS codes, certifications, and past performance with geographic proximity scoring, clearance-level matching, and a recommendation engine for primes most likely to need your services.

Compliance Tracker

Dashboard tracking your subcontracting plan performance against committed goals, alerts when trending below target in any socioeconomic category, and documentation generator for ISR and SSR reporting.

How it Works

Simple steps to get started

1

Search for any prime contractor

See their complete subcontracting history and current partners.

2

Use the partner finder

Identify primes whose subcontracting needs match your capabilities.

3

Monitor primes falling short of small business goals

Identify timely outreach opportunities when their shortfalls create openings.

4

Track your own plan compliance

Automated alerts and reporting tools keep you ahead of ISR and SSR deadlines.

Why it Matters

The problem this solves

The federal subcontracting market represents $100-150 billion annually, yet most of it is invisible to contractors who are not actively networking. Subcontracting Intelligence surfaces these relationships so small businesses can find prime contractor partners who need their capabilities and large businesses can demonstrate compliance with subcontracting plans.


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