silson
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10 years ago Here's the edited version that went around a while ago. i think this is much more sucinct. Please use this and close the issue out.
WHAT IS BIDS? The Business Information Database System (BIDS) is a portal built to help U.S. businesses learn about significant international commercial opportunities. BIDS website features an interactive map that displays descriptions and locations of projects that represent potential contract or tender opportunities for U.S. businesses. The site also connects U.S. business to detailed information about each project as well as information to contact U.S. embassies overseas. BIDS is an open data platform; developers can use BIDS data to support other applications including the development of websites and apps. Over the long-term, BIDS is also designed to create an archive of projects that can be used to analyze development and procurement patterns.
HOW DOES BIDS WORK? U.S. Government officials upload new procurement opportunities complete with context, commentary, and contact information into BIDS. Through BIDS, U.S. companies can access this basic information and connect directly with U.S. government officials in the field. The technology behind BIDS also enables the State Department to easily curate BIDS data and ensure leads remain fresh and relevant.
GETTING STARTED WITH BIDS Accessing BIDS Users can access the BIDS website to find project data and information to follow up. BIDS data is also available for download directly from BIDS, via API from BIDS, and through the businessusa.gov (coming soon) and other U.S. Government agencies. Inputting Data U.S. Government officials can add data to BIDS and edit project information as outlined in the BIDS operating manual.
brodydittemore
Bump.
@silson, @SchwartzTP, @asikec - Any changes we should make, or should we just close this issue?