Find Recompetes
Before the RFP Drops
$500+ billion in federal contracts expire and recompete every year. Track expiring contracts. Analyze incumbents. Position early to win.
Why Recompetes Are Your Best Opportunity
New contracts are competitive. Recompetes give you intelligence and time to position.
Known Requirements
You can study the current contract. You know what they need — not a guess.
Time to Prepare
18-24 months lead time to build relationships and shape requirements.
Incumbent Weaknesses
28% of recompetes change hands. Find contracts where incumbents are vulnerable.
The Recompete Timeline
If you start when the RFP drops, you've already lost. Here's the winning timeline.
Research & Identify
Identify expiring contracts in your space. Analyze incumbent performance.
Position & Engage
Build agency relationships. Attend industry days. Shape requirements.
Sources Sought
Respond to RFIs. Demonstrate capabilities. Influence evaluation criteria.
Pre-RFP
Final positioning. Teaming finalized. Draft proposal sections.
Proposal
RFP drops. Execute your prepared proposal strategy.
What Our Recompete Tracker Does
Expiration Tracking
See contracts expiring in your NAICS codes over the next 24 months. Filter by agency, size, and set-aside.
Incumbent Analysis
Know who holds the contract, their award history, and any performance issues flagged in CPARS.
Contract History
See the full history: original award, modifications, option years exercised, and total value over time.
Option Year Alerts
Get notified when agencies don't exercise options — often signals upcoming recompete.
Protest History
See if previous awards were protested. Understand the competitive landscape.
Forecast Correlation
Match expiring contracts to agency forecasts. Confirm recompete timing.
Understanding Incumbent Advantage
Incumbents win 72% of recompetes. Know what gives them advantage — and what creates vulnerability.
✓ Incumbent Advantages
✗ Incumbent Vulnerabilities
What You'll See
Here's what a contract expiration record looks like in our system:
Contract History
Signals
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I track expiring contracts?
Start 18-24 months before expiration. Agencies begin planning recompetes that early, and you need time to build relationships, understand requirements, and position your solution.
How accurate are the expiration dates?
We pull directly from USAspending.gov and SAM.gov. Dates reflect current Period of Performance end dates. Note that contracts can be extended, so track whether options are being exercised.
Can I beat the incumbent?
Incumbents win about 72% of recompetes, but that means 28% change hands. Look for signs of incumbent weakness: declining service quality, price increases, or changing requirements the incumbent can't meet.
What if the contract is extended instead of recompeted?
Extensions happen, especially with bridge contracts when agencies aren't ready to recompete. Our option year alerts help you track this. Even with extensions, the recompete is still coming.
How do I find out about performance issues?
CPARS (Contractor Performance Assessment Reports) are government-only, but we flag contracts where incumbents have publicly visible issues: protests, terminated contracts, or significant de-scoping.
Start Finding Recompetes Today
Get ahead of the competition. Track expiring contracts now.