What RFP Database does

The RFP Database is a web-based marketplace platform founded in 2004 that aggregates and distributes Request for Proposal listings across government agencies and corporate issuers. The platform organizes RFPs into eight major category verticals — Business Services, Construction, Creative, Health & Human Services, Other, Professional Services, Research & Development, Supplies, and Technology — and covers geographic regions including US states, Canadian provinces, and EU countries. Its core technology consists of a category-structured, search-filterable listings database with RSS/Atom feed syndication and saved-search email alert functionality for registered users.

The platform serves a two-sided audience: government agencies and organizations that post RFPs and bid opportunities, and vendors/contractors that browse and respond to them. Distribution is entirely self-serve, with users accessing the platform directly through the website, RSS/Atom feeds, or email notifications. The revenue model is inferred to be subscription-based on vendor access, though no pricing is publicly disclosed and registration is required for full functionality. The site has no mobile app, no public API, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

In June 2022, The RFP Database was acquired by MyGovWatch.com, a provider of bid matching, bid notification, RFP announcements, and government contracting market intelligence. Post-acquisition, the platform continues to operate under the RFP Database brand with cross-promotion and shared account benefits intended to leverage both sites' complementary user bases. The company is headquartered in Northampton, United States, operates with 1-10 employees, and has no disclosed funding rounds or revenue figures.

Name

RFP Database

Legal name

The RFP Database

Website

https://rfpdb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The RFP Database is a web-based RFP listings marketplace, founded in 2004 and acquired by MyGovWatch.com in June 2022, serving government agencies posting bid opportunities and vendors searching for contracting work across multiple categories and geographies in North America and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RFP Discovery Platform

NAICS

Directory and Mailing List Publishers (51314), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (5192)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Sourcing Support & RFx Administration (RFI/RFP/RFQ) (BPAAAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marketing Database & Contact Data Providers (B2B/B2C Lists) (BPAFAKAF)

Keywords

• RFP listing platform
• Government contract opportunities
• Bid matching services
• Vendor opportunity discovery
• Proposal exchange platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Northampton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. RFP Database Access: The platform provides RFP listings and exchange services. Based on the site's structure with user registration and account features, the revenue model likely includes subscription-based access for vendors and contractors seeking government and corporate contracting opportunities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RFP Database operates a web-based RFP listings and exchange platform that aggregates request for proposals, bid opportunities, and project offerings from government agencies and corporate issuers. Vendors and contractors use the platform to search, filter, and subscribe to opportunities across categories such as Business Services, Construction, Creative, Health & Human Services, Professional Services, Research & Development, Supplies, and Technology, spanning US states, Canadian provinces, and EU countries. Distribution is enabled through web browsing, RSS/Atom feeds, and email alerts tied to saved searches.

Product overview

RFP Database is a single unified product — a web-based request for proposal listings and exchange platform. It provides a searchable database of RFP opportunities organized across eight major category areas (Business Services, Construction, Creative, Health & Human Services, Other, Professional Services, Research & Development, Supplies, and Technology) and covers geographic regions including US states, Canadian provinces, and European Union countries. The platform functions as a listings marketplace where issuers post RFPs and vendors search and bid on opportunities, with features including category-based browsing, geographic filtering, search functionality, and Atom/RSS feed subscriptions. In June 2022, the platform was acquired by MyGovWatch.com.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RFP Database Platform A web-based request for proposal listings and exchange platform that enables vendors and contractors to browse, search, and filter RFP opportunities across multiple categories (Business Services, Construction, Creative, Health & Human Services, Professional Services, Research & Development, Supplies, Technology) and geographic regions (US states, Canadian provinces, EU countries). The platform supports subscription-based access with Atom/RSS feed subscriptions and email alerts tied to saved searches.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MyGovWatch.comcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022In June 2022, The RFP Database was acquired by MyGovWatch.com, a leading provider of bid matching, bid notification, RFP announcements, and government contracting market intelligence. This acquisition combined two RFP listing platforms, with the intent that having accounts on both sites would benefit users through enhanced bid matching and notification capabilities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• GovWin (Deltek): Enterprise government contracting intelligence platform owned by Deltek. Overlaps in RFP capture and bid notifications but bundles deeper analytics, pipeline tools, and CRM integrations aimed at larger contractors.

Emerging players

• RFP No. 911 / GovernmentBids.com: Aggregates government bids and RFPs with category filtering and email alerts. Comparable SMB-oriented RFP listings and alert product.
• ProcurementFinder (RFP Marketplace): Niche aggregator of RFP, RFQ, and tender listings across categories and geographies. Closely comparable small-scale listings marketplace aimed at SMB vendors.

Direct peers

• PlanetBids: Hosts vendor registration and bid notifications for public agencies, with category-based RFP listings. Comparable marketplace model linking issuers and bidders.
• MyGovWatch.com: Parent company and operator of an overlapping government bid matching and RFP notification platform. Most directly comparable because it serves the same buyer (government contractors) with the same core use case (RFP discovery and alerts).
• BidNet: Aggregates government RFPs and bids across US states and municipalities with category filtering and alerts. Directly comparable listings-plus-marketplace model serving the same vendor buyer.
• Onvia: Long-running government RFP database with category and geographic filtering plus email alerts. Closely aligned with RFP Database in product mechanics and target SMB contractor audience.
• DemandStar: Connects local government agencies with vendors for RFP and quote opportunities. Same horizontal RFP marketplace model with category browsing, alerts, and subscription access.
• Vendor Registry: Vendor registration and bid notification service for public agencies. Comparable marketplace connecting government issuers with vendors via searchable bid listings.
• Periscope (by BidNet): Procurement and supplier management platform including RFP/bid discovery and vendor sourcing tools. Comparable vendor-facing sourcing and bid notification workflow.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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