Search_Query_Guide

Purpose

Use this guide to construct query values for GovTribe Search_* requests so query text matches the intended search behavior. Use it when:

  • converting user intent into exact terms vs conceptual language.

  • normalizing mixed phrases, identifiers, and excludes into one query string.

Construction Rules

  • For default keyword behavior:

    • preserve user quotes and add quotes around clear entities/IDs.

    • correct obvious typos outside quoted strings and IDs.

    • output terms/phrases with optional | and -term only.

    • for Search_Federal_Contract_Awards with non-empty product/theme text, include quoted query content.

  • For search_mode: "semantic":

    • start with plain-language intent.

    • append 2-6 domain-aware synonyms/paraphrases.

    • relax narrow constraints last if sparse.

    • keep query concise (about 20-25 words).

Examples

Default Keyword-Behavior Examples

Exact solicitation ID lookup: Tool: Search_Federal_Contract_Opportunities

Quoted phrase with procurement term: Tool: Search_Federal_Contract_Opportunities

Quoted product-name lookup on FCA: Tool: Search_Federal_Contract_Awards

Semantic Mode Examples (search_mode: "semantic")

Recompete discovery intent with paraphrases: Tool: Search_Federal_Contract_Opportunities

Similarity intent with domain synonyms: Tool: Search_Federal_Contract_Opportunities

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