# AI Analysis
HigherGov's Opportunity Assistant tool allows you to perform instant AI analysis on Federal and State & Local opportunities. It can answer questions using the opportunity description, opportunity metadata, attached documents, and other available HigherGov information. For company-specific analysis, such as gap analysis, it can also use a linked Federal profile or an uploaded capability statement.
AI Analysis is available on [**Federal Opportunity**](https://www.highergov.com/contract-opportunity/) pages and [**State & Local Opportunity**](https://www.highergov.com/sl/contract-opportunity/) pages.
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### Accessing AI Analysis
You can access AI Analysis from an opportunity page in two ways.
#### Opportunity Assistant button
Click the **Opportunity Assistant** button in the lower-right corner of the opportunity page.
This opens the assistant panel, where you can ask questions about the opportunity.
#### AI Analysis section
You can also use the **AI Analysis** section directly on the opportunity page.
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### Asking questions
You can use AI Analysis by selecting a preset question or by writing your own.
#### Use a preset analysis button
Click one of the default buttons in the **AI Analysis** section or in the Opportunity Assistant.
For example:
* **Summarize scope** summarizes the work required.
* **Requirements checklist** identifies key response requirements.
* **Subcontracting requirements** highlights subcontracting-related requirements, if available.
* **Find incumbent** looks for incumbent or related prior award information, when available.
#### Write your own question
You can also type a custom question.
1. Open the **Opportunity Assistant**.
2. Type your question in the **Enter a question...** box.
3. Click **Submit**.
Example questions:
* “What are the most important requirements in this opportunity?”
* “What are the response instructions?”
* “What are the biggest risks in this solicitation?”
* “What should we clarify with the agency?”
* “Does this look like a recompete?”
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### Saving custom analysis questions
If you frequently ask the same type of question, you can save it as a reusable prompt.
To save a question:
1. Click **+ Save Question**.
2. Enter a short **Title**.
3. Enter the full **Question / Prompt**.
4. Click **Save Question**.
Your saved question will appear as a reusable button in the AI Analysis area.
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### Advanced analysis with company information
Most opportunity documents are already attached to the opportunity in HigherGov. You typically only need to add documents if they are not already available in HigherGov or if you want to include your own company-specific materials.
#### Federal company profile
For Federal opportunities, you can link a **Federal company profile** so AI Analysis can use public company information including your award history and government registrations associated with your organization.
This is useful for company-specific analysis, including fit assessments and gap analysis.
To link a company profile, go to the Link Awardee Profile section in the AI Settings on your [profile page](https://www.highergov.com/profile/).
#### Company Documents
You can add documents relevant to your company to enhance the AI analysis by providing additional information to inform gap analysis and similar inquiries.
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To upload company documents, first select the Opportunity Assistant button in the bottom right of an opportunity and select the option to Upload a capability statement or catalogue. From there, you can drag and drop documents to the Company Documents section. They will be available every time you use any of the AI tools unless you remove them.
You can upload company materials, such as:
* Capability statements
* Product or service catalogs
* Past performance summaries
* Prior responses
* Certification or qualification documents
For gap analysis, AI Analysis needs either a linked Federal company profile or an uploaded capability statement.
#### Opportunity-specific documents
If a document is not already available in HigherGov, you can upload it to the opportunity.
For **State & Local opportunities**, if documents are not available, you will see an option to **Request Documents** from the opportunity page.
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### Common types of analysis
AI Analysis can help with many types of opportunity review.
#### Opportunity summary
Use this to quickly understand the opportunity.
Example prompts:
* “Summarize this opportunity.”
* “What is the scope of work?”
* “What are the key dates and requirements?”
#### Requirements checklist
Use this to identify required submissions, forms, deadlines, and instructions.
Example prompts:
* “Create a requirements checklist.”
* “What must be submitted with the response?”
* “List the compliance requirements.”
#### Gap analysis
Gap analysis compares the opportunity requirements against your company’s capabilities.
To run a useful gap analysis, AI Analysis needs either:
* A linked **Federal company profile**, or
* An uploaded **capability statement** or other company document
Example prompts:
* “Perform a gap analysis for this opportunity.”
* “What requirements do we appear to meet, and what gaps exist?”
* “What partners, certifications, or experience may be needed?”
#### Bid / no-bid support
Use this to evaluate whether the opportunity may be a good fit.
Example prompts:
* “What are the main bid/no-bid considerations?”
* “What are the biggest risks in pursuing this?”
* “Does this opportunity appear aligned with our capabilities?”
#### Compliance review
Use this to identify response rules and potential compliance risks.
Example prompts:
* “What are the response instructions?”
* “What are the compliance risks?”
* “List required forms, attachments, and certifications.”
#### Subcontracting analysis
Use this to understand subcontracting requirements or teaming opportunities.
Example prompts:
* “Are there subcontracting requirements?”
* “What parts of the work may require subcontractors?”
* “What teaming needs are suggested by the scope?”
#### Incumbent or recompete research
Use this to look for incumbent, recompete, or related prior award information.
Example prompts:
* “Is there an incumbent?”
* “Does this look like a recompete?”
* “What prior contract or award information is available?”
#### Clarification questions
Use this to identify questions to ask the agency.
Example prompts:
* “What questions should we ask the contracting officer?”
* “What information is unclear?”
* “What ambiguities should be clarified before responding?
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