What is the primary distinction between the GPS Report and the RADAR Report?

The GPS Report compiles data based on your primary NAICS Code, while the RADAR Report uses a broader approach, including NAICS, PSC, and keywords. This allows the RADAR Report to offer a more comprehensive market view by considering multiple factors.

What unique insights does the RADAR Report offer that the GPS Report does not?

The RADAR Report provides additional valuable information such as the Top 10 Offices in Top 10 Agencies, All Agency Set-Aside Goals with links to report cards, and an Interactive Contract Location Map powered by Google Maps, which are not included in the GPS Report.

How do these reports assist in analyzing competition and socio-economic contracting opportunities?

Both reports detail competition information, including the number of offers, pricing types, and reasons for sole-source contracts. They also provide socio-economic data, showing how much went to small vs. large businesses and which set-asides (e.g., WOSB, SDVOSB, 8(a)) were utilized by agencies.

Do these reports help identify key contacts within government agencies?

Yes, both the GPS and RADAR Reports include Points of Contact for the Top 10 Agencies. This information provides names, offices, phone numbers, and email addresses to help businesses connect with relevant personnel.

GPS Report Vs. Radar Report

GPS REPORT	RADAR REPORT
Data is compiled based on your primary NAICS Code	Data is compiled based on many factors including: NAICS & PSC + Keywords
Top 10 Departments Overall	Top 10 Departments Overall
Top 5 Agencies in Top 10 Departments	Top 5 Agencies in Top 10 Departments
Top 10 Agencies Overall	Top 10 Agencies Overall
Top 10 Offices in Top 10 Agencies	Top 10 Offices in Top 10 Agencies
Top 10 Offices Overall	Top 10 Offices Overall
Top 20 Prime Contractors	Top 20 Prime Contractors Linked to their website + FULL Contracting history on FPDS.gov
Competition Information How many offers were received? What type of pricing was used? How was the contract competed? What reasons were given for sole source contracts?	Competition Information How many offers were received? What type of pricing was used? How was the contract competed? What reasons were given for sole source contracts?
Socio-Economic Information How much went to small business vs. large? Which Set-Asides were used & for how much? Woman Owned SDVOSB/VOSB Minority Owned 8(a) Program HUBZone Which agencies are the most friendly with small businesses’?	Socio-Economic Information How much went to small business vs. large? Which Set-Asides were used & for how much? Woman Owned SDVOSB/VOSB Minority Owned 8(a) Program HUBZone Which agencies are the most friendly with small businesses’?
Yearly Spending Comparison Which months do they spend the most on your products/services? When should you be prepared to market?	Yearly Spending Comparison Which months do they spend the most on your products/services? When should you be prepared to market?
Points of Contact for Top 10 Agencies Name Office Phone # Email	Points of Contact for Top 10 Agencies Name Office Phone # Email
N/A	All Agency Set-Aside Goals Links to their Set-Aside Report Cards to show which agencies are actually ACHIEVING those goals
N/A	Interactive Contract Location Map Powered by Google Maps Zooms in & Out w/ Clickable P.O.I.’s Information Shows: Agency Name Office Name $ Amount of Contract Name of Company who won Contract Description City/State: Place of Performance Primary NAICS Awarded Under
N/A	Contracting Vehicle Information What type of contracting vehicle does each agency use? Blanket Purchase Agreements Blanket Ordering Agreements Indefinite Delivery Contracts Federal Supply Schedule GSA Schedule Includes links to Competitors GSA Listings with Pricing Guidance for competitive analysis
N/A	Top Agency Forecasting Top 6 Agency Forecasting Systems Training on how to use these systems to predict when these agencies are planning to procure your products and services in the future
N/A	Guides & Resources for Top Agencies How to do business guides Event Calendars Subcontracting Guides Mentor/Protégé Guides
N/A	Dept of Defense Prime Vendor P.O.C.’s Company Names P.O.C. Name Phone Number Email Address
Learn More about GPS Report	Learn More about Radar Report

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