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# RFP’s Portal Overview

### What is the RFP Portal?

The RFP Portal aggregates Request for Proposals from thousands of government agencies into a single, searchable interface. Find opportunities that match your offering, track deadlines, and collaborate with your team on responses.

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### **Planning FOIA for an RFP**

#### FOIA can help with pricing and incumbent context. Expect **\~50%** of FOIA responses in **4–6 weeks**. Details in [FOIA's](/nationgraph/help-center/readme/workspaces/foias.md).

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### Where to find RFPs?

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### At a glance

| Stat                                         | Label                             |
| -------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| <mark style="color:$success;">50,000+</mark> | Active RFPs monitored             |
| <mark style="color:$success;">Daily</mark>   | Updates from sources              |
| <mark style="color:$success;">All 50</mark>  | States covered                    |
| <mark style="color:$success;">SLED</mark>    | State, Local, Education, District |

### Key features

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#### Smart Search

Find RFPs by keyword, agency, state, NAICS code, or contract value.
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#### Saved Searches

Save criteria and get notified when new matching RFPs are posted.
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#### Deadline Tracking

Never miss a deadline with calendar and reminders.
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#### Team Collaboration

Share RFPs, assign owners, and track response status.
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### FOIA timelines for RFP work

FOIA can help with incumbent context, pricing, and contract terms.

* Expect **\~50%** of FOIA responses back in **4–6 weeks**.
* The rest can take longer, depending on the agency and scope.

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More details in [FOIA's](/nationgraph/help-center/readme/workspaces/foias.md).
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**Getting Started**

Start by setting up a few saved searches based on your target keywords and geographies. You'll receive daily digest emails with new matching RFPs.
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### Quick Start

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th>Guide</th><th>Description</th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref">Link</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Find &#x26; track RFPs</td><td>Search the portal, filter results, and track deadlines.</td><td><a href="/pages/Xi5xJqfkmnZsynBQh1wT">/pages/Xi5xJqfkmnZsynBQh1wT</a></td></tr><tr><td>Plan FOIA for an RFP</td><td>Understand FOIA timelines and how to use responses for pricing and incumbent context.</td><td><a href="/pages/F3XF8HGslx1shm0apDH2">/pages/F3XF8HGslx1shm0apDH2</a></td></tr><tr><td>Request vendor/competitor contracts (FOIA)</td><td>Automate FOIA requests. Track responses. Export parsed contracts.</td><td><a href="/pages/tJCB4mfMugf89ZHLTdl2">/pages/tJCB4mfMugf89ZHLTdl2</a></td></tr><tr><td>Track competitor contracts</td><td>Monitor competitor wins. Use renewals to time outreach.</td><td><a href="/pages/FjaCod7KvNn3ytz5mHcV">/pages/FjaCod7KvNn3ytz5mHcV</a></td></tr><tr><td>Browse all quick starts</td><td>The full library of guides across NationGraph.</td><td><a href="/pages/FlxOwQyTnxUB9CUeEPZW">/pages/FlxOwQyTnxUB9CUeEPZW</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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