Features of the search database

Searching

Select/Change Taxonomy Filter

If your taxonomy filter is not pulling back data it is most likely because taxonomy data is in the process of being popultaed.

Trouble viewing TAP Acquisition Showcase

If you are having trouble viewing the TAP Acquisition Showcase when you click on the link, try saving it to your computer before viewing it. The files are PDF and will require Adobe Reader to view them.

  1. Right-click on the TAP Showcase link
  2. Select "Save Target As..."
  3. Select a location on your computer to download the file.
  4. View the file from your computer.

User Account / Login

Create an account in order to use the "Saved Searches" feature.

  1. Click the "Login" menu item.
  2. Click the "Need an account?" link.
  3. Enter your email address and choose a password.
  4. An email will be sent to the address provided with a validation code.
  5. Enter the validation code (this will only be required the first time you login).
  6. Once logged in you are able to save searches and export the results to excel.

Having trouble logging in

The Navy Search Database uses cookies. If you are using Internet Explore please try the following steps.

  1. From the menu select Tools then Internet Options.
  2. Select the Privacy tab
  3. Change the setting to Medium and hit the apply button

Saved Searches

Saving Search Criteria

  1. Begin by performing a search.
  2. Click the "Save Search" link.
  3. If you are not already logged in you will be prompted to login. If you do not have an account you may create one. (See "User Account / Login" Section)

View Saved Search

To view your saved search, click the linked date corresponding to that query.

Export to excel

Click the "Export to Excel" link and the results will be exported to excel in tabular form. This process could take several minutes.

Edit Title of Saved Search

Your search is not saved with a title. Click the "Edit Title" link to give your search a descriptive title.

Remove Saved Search

Click the "Remove" link to permanently delete the specified search.

Show Only List of Firms

When the checkbox "Show Only List of Firms" is checked,
This graphic shows the selected checkbox for 'Show Only List of Firms'
the search will only return the Firm Name, number of awards, and the state the firm is located in (see image below).


This graphic shows an example of what the output will look like when the checkbox is selected.