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title: How to Search for Open SAM Notices in GovSpend Federal
description: Searching for SAM Notices on GS Federal
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# How to Search for Open SAM Notices in GovSpend Federal
## Learn how to find, filter, and manage SAM (System for Award Management) notices using the GovSpend Federal platform.
### Overview
Searching for SAM notices is most effective when you combine **filters** on the left side of the screen with **keywords** in the top search bar.
1. [Apply & Adjust Filters](https://support.govspend.com/gs-federal-sam-notices#step-1)
2. [Use Keywords to Refine Your Search](https://support.govspend.com/gs-federal-sam-notices#step-2)
3. [Adjust & Refine Your Results](https://support.govspend.com/gs-federal-sam-notices#step-3)
4. [Manage Notices with CRM Integration & AI Notebook](https://support.govspend.com/gs-federal-sam-notices#step-4)
5. [Review & Save Notices](https://support.govspend.com/gs-federal-sam-notices#step-5)
6. [Quick Reference Summary](https://support.govspend.com/gs-federal-sam-notices#Filter-reference)
7. [Pro Tips](https://support.govspend.com/gs-federal-sam-notices#pro-tips)
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### Step 1: Apply and Adjust Filters
#### Default Filter: Open Notices
The **Due Date** filter is automatically configured to show **open notices** — those with a due date in the **future**.
If you want to view **archived or closed notices**:
1. Open the **Due Date** menu.
2. Change the **time frame**, or
3. Select the **three-dot menu → Clear**.
#### **Adding Additional Filters**
To refine your search further:
1. Scroll to the bottom of the filter list.
2. Click **Add Filter**.
3. Search for the field you want (for example, *Agency*, *State*, or *Notice Type*).
4. Check the box and click **Add Filter**.
Your new filter will appear at the bottom of the list.
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### Step 2: Use Keywords to Refine Your Search
Enter relevant **keywords** in the top search bar and press **Enter**.
A preview count will display how many results match before you confirm the search.
#### **Expanding Keyword Scope**
To broaden your search:
1. Click the filter icon next to the search field.
2. Select Title, Description, and Documents to expand your search.
**Tip:** Many government COs include key details in attachments instead of the description. Including documents increases results but may add extra noise. Add more specific search terms to narrow your results.
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### Step 3: Adjust and Refine Your Results
SAM Notices are automatically sorted by Relevance. To customize your search results:
- Click the **three-dot menu (⋮)** in any column header to:
- Sort ascending or descending
- Move columns left or right
- Add or remove columns
- Filter within that column
Clicking on **keyword terms** in your results also opens a menu with additional filtering options to fine-tune your search.
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### Step 4: Manage Notices with CRM and Notebook
Select notices by checking the boxes next to them. This enables two key management features:
| Feature | Description |
| --- | --- |
| [**Add to CRM**](https://support.govspend.com/crm-integration?hsLang=en) | Sends selected notices directly to Salesforce. |
| [**Add to Notebook**](https://support.govspend.com/ai-notebook?hsLang=en) | Saves selected notices for tracking, collaboration, or follow-up. |
*Note:* If you do not see these options in your GovSpend Federal account, please contact your **Relationship Manager**.
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### Step 5: Review and Save Notices
After reviewing a SAM notice, click **the notebook icon** to save it for later reference or collaboration.
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#### Quick Reference Summary
| Task | How to Do It |
| --- | --- |
| View open notices | Use the default Due Date filter |
| View archived or closed notices | Clear or adjust the Due Date filter |
| Add more filters | Click **Add Filter** |
| Broaden search scope | Toggle *Title, Descriptions, and Documents* |
| Send notices to Salesforce | Use **Add to CRM** |
| Save notices for later | Use **Add to Notebook** |
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#### Pro Tips
- Combine filters and precise keywords for best results.
- Start broad, then narrow down with filters as needed.
- Always check attached documents — they often contain key details.
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