How to Find Teaming Partners in Federal Compass

Teaming partnerships are key to success in federal contracting. Federal Compass makes it easy to find potential partners by providing insights into contractors, their past performance, and contract history.

This article will guide you through two ways to identify teaming partners: Contractor & Teaming section and Market Explorer.

Finding Teaming Partners through Contractors & Teaming Menu

Federal Compass provides a dedicated teaming section where you can search for potential teaming partners based on key criteria. This method allows you to refine your search using filters and explore contractor profiles to find subcontracting and prime contractor opportunities.

Where to Find the Teaming Section

1. From the main page, navigate to the Research menu on the left side.
2. Click on Contractors & Teaming.
                          

Refining Your Search for Teaming Partners

Once you’re in contractor search, you can easily filter your search to focus on contractors that best match your needs. Follow these steps to refine your search:

1. Search for a specific contractor 
   1. Use the search bar to look for a specific contractor by name. This helps you directly target contractors you may already know or want to research. 
2. Apply Advanced Filters 
   1. To narrow your search further, click on the funnel icon next to the search bar to access the Advanced Filter Options. Here, you can apply specific filters, such as:
      1. Enterprise size
      2. NAICS code
      3. Specific Federal customers (Buying Agency/Office)
      4. Contract Vehicle/Schedules
         
                                            
3. Use Quick Filters for Easy Refining 
   1. Directly under the search bar, you’ll find quick filters that can instantly improve your search results:
      1. Show Only Bookmarked Records - Filters results to display only contractors you’ve previously bookmarked.
      2. Show My Addressable Market - Filters contractors based on your company’s past performance, ensuring you see only those relevant to your needs.                                       

Viewing Teaming Details in Contractor Profiles

Once you’ve found a contractor using the filters you can click on their profile to view additional details that will help you assess their suitability as a teaming partner.

What’s Inside a Contractor Profile

Here’s an overview of the key sections you’ll find in a contractor’s profile:

1. Contractor Summary  - A brief overview of the contractor, including key details about their business, capabilities, and past performance. This summary gives a snapshot of the contractor’s profile and helps you quickly gauge their qualifications.

2. Competitive Analysis - A breakdown of the contractor’s market position, highlighting their competitive standing within their industry. This can help you identify whether the contractor has significant experience or specialization in certain areas.

3. Contractor Contacts  - Lists key contacts at the contractor’s company. You can reach out to these individuals directly for teaming discussions or inquiries. 

4. Teaming Information

   1. Subcontractor Partners - A list of subcontractors that have worked with this contractor 

   2. Prime Contractors - A list of prime contractors with whom this company has collaborated.

   3. Keep in mind, subcontractor data may not always be available as it is self-reported by the prime contractor. 

5. Awards - This section shows any awards the contractor has won. It can help you understand their past performances and potential for future partnerships.

6. Activity  - This feed could help you stay organized and up-to-date with all the activities related to the contractor, especially when collaborating with your team or following up on ongoing teaming efforts.

   1. 1. Notes - you can add notes to their profile for you and your team to see

      2. Tasks - you can create follow-up reminders or outreach actions.

      3. Emails, calls, and meetings you’ve logged with the contractors, helping you track your ongoing collaboration.

Requesting a teaming Introduction via GovMates

For contractors who are GovMates users, you can request a teaming introduction directly through the contractor’s profile.

Here’s how it works:

1. Look for the GovMates tab within the contractor’s profile.    
                            
2. Once you are in the contractor’s profile, click on Request to team.
                
3. Fill out the details, what are the teaming opportunities you are pursuing.
4. After submitting, the communication will take place through your email. When the contractor responds to your request, they will email you directly.

Exploring Teaming Partners via Market Explorer 

Another powerful tool for finding teaming partners is Market Explorer. This Feature allows you to filter contractors based on specific contract vehicles, NAICS codes, or agencies, helping you identify potential prime contractors and subcontractors within your market.  

Where to Find Market Explorer 

1. Navigate to the Strategy menu at the top of the page.
2. Click on Market Explorer in the left-side menu.       
                                          

Using Market Explorer to Identify Prime Contractors

1. You can apply filters for your search, such as:
   
   1. Contract Vehicle (e.g., OASIS SB).
   2. NAICS Code (e.g., 541330)
2. Set your dimensions based on what you’re looking for. For example, you can choose:
   1. Primary Dimension: For example, you can choose Fiscal Year as the primary dimension to view prime contractors and their obligated amounts over the years.
   2. Secondary Dimension: You can set the secondary dimension to Prime Contractor to see who the prime contractors are within each fiscal year, or you can set the primary dimension to Prime Contractor and NAICS codes as the secondary dimension to view the top NAICS codes associated with each prime contractor.
   3. This flexibility allows you to customize your view based on what’s most important to you, whether you’re focusing on prime contractors over time or analyzing data by NAICS code or contract vehicle.
3. If needed, export the results for further analysis by clicking on Actions and selecting Export Summary.

Digging Deeper into a Contractor’s Federal Market Using Market Explorer

If you’ve found a potential teaming partner and want to do more research on them, you can easily explore their federal market history. 

Here’s how:

1. Search for the Contractor in Market Explorer 
   1. In Market Explorer, go to the Filter section and select the filter Contractor.
   2. Type in the name of the contractor you want to explore.
2. Adjust Dimensions for Details Analysis
   1. After selecting the contractor, you can adjust the primary and secondary dimensions based on how you want to view the data. For example,
      1. Set Fiscal Year as the primary dimension to see how the contractor’s obligations have changed over time. 
      2. Set Contract Vehicles or NAICS Codes as the secondary dimension to break down the data further and view top contract vehicles or codes. 
3. If needed, export the results for further analysis by clicking on Actions and selecting Export Summary.

By using the Contractor & Teaming section and Market explorer in federal Compass, you can efficiently find and connect with potential teaming partners. The Contractor Profile provides key information to assess companies, while Market Explorer allows you to dig deeper into federal market data, giving you greater flexibility to explore. With these tools, you’re well-equipped to identify string teaming opportunities and strengthen your federal contracting strategy. 

For additional help, please contact our support team at support@federalcompass.com.