Question 1

What integrations does CLEATUS offer for government contractors?

Accepted Answer

CLEATUS integrates with Claude.ai and ChatGPT through official MCP (Model Context Protocol) connectors so AI assistants can read and write directly in your CLEATUS workspace, plus a full REST API at api.cleat.ai for partners and developers building their own apps. CLEATUS also integrates with Zapier (5,000+ apps including Microsoft Teams, Slack, Outlook, and popular CRMs), GSA eBuy for automatic RFQ delivery, and SeaPort NxG for Navy task order opportunities. These integrations help government contractors automate workflows, centralize contract vehicle opportunities, and embed CLEATUS data into the systems they already use.

Question 2

Does CLEATUS have a public REST API?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The CLEATUS REST API is live at https://api.cleat.ai with 34 endpoints covering opportunity search, recommendations, pipeline, pursuits, tasks, documents, workflows, and market intelligence. Full OpenAPI 3 spec at https://api.cleat.ai/api/openapi.json and interactive Swagger docs at https://api.cleat.ai/api/docs.

Question 3

How do I authenticate to the CLEATUS REST API?

Accepted Answer

Two paths. Long-lived API keys — mint one from Settings → Integrations → API Keys inside CLEATUS and send it as an X-Api-Key header (the plaintext is shown once and can be revoked anytime). Or OAuth 2.1 with PKCE Bearer tokens for partner apps that need a per-user sign-in flow. Both share the same per-token rate limits and audit log.

Question 4

Is the CLEATUS REST API the same as the Claude and ChatGPT connectors?

Accepted Answer

Yes — they are two transports on the same surface. Every endpoint reachable over REST at api.cleat.ai is also exposed to Claude.ai and ChatGPT as an MCP tool, with identical inputs, outputs, auth, and audit log. Use MCP when an AI assistant should call CLEATUS conversationally, and REST when you are writing code.

Question 5

How do the Claude and ChatGPT integrations work?

Accepted Answer

CLEATUS is officially listed in the Claude.ai Connectors directory and the ChatGPT Apps directory. Turn on the connector inside either assistant, sign in once with OAuth, and the assistant gets live access to SAM.gov, 40,000+ SLED sources, DLA DIBBS, Grants.gov, SBIR/STTR, your pipeline, and your proposals — both read and write — through 33 CLEATUS MCP tools. Every mutation requires confirmation and is recorded in a full audit log.

Question 6

What is MCP (Model Context Protocol) and why does CLEATUS use it?

Accepted Answer

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard from Anthropic that lets AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT securely connect to external tools and data. CLEATUS exposes a hosted MCP server so AI assistants can search opportunities, manage your pipeline, draft proposals, and pull market intelligence directly from your CLEATUS workspace — without copy-pasting context into the chat.

Question 7

Is the Claude / ChatGPT MCP integration secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Authentication uses OAuth 2.1 with PKCE, and a single sign-in scopes the assistant to one CLEATUS entity. Any write action (creating a pursuit, sending an email, updating a proposal) requires explicit confirm-before-change approval, and every prompt, tool call, and mutation is recorded in a full audit log you can review at any time.

Question 8

Do I need a paid Claude or ChatGPT plan to use the CLEATUS connector?

Accepted Answer

You need a Claude.ai or ChatGPT account that supports connectors/apps (currently Claude Pro/Team/Enterprise and ChatGPT Plus/Team/Enterprise). On the CLEATUS side, the Claude.ai, ChatGPT, and REST API integrations are included on the Essential plan and above.

Question 9

How does the Zapier integration work with CLEATUS?

Accepted Answer

The CLEATUS Zapier integration allows you to create automated workflows (Zaps) that trigger actions based on events in CLEATUS. For example, when a new opportunity matches your criteria, you can automatically send Microsoft Teams notifications, create Outlook calendar events for deadlines, post to Slack channels, add records to your CRM, or trigger any of the 5,000+ apps available on Zapier—all without writing code.

Question 10

Can I get Microsoft Teams notifications for new government contract opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Through the CLEATUS Zapier integration, you can set up automated Microsoft Teams notifications whenever new opportunities match your saved searches, when RFQ deadlines are approaching, or when GSA eBuy and SeaPort NxG opportunities are delivered to your pipeline. Your team stays informed in the collaboration tools they already use.

Question 11

Does CLEATUS integrate with Slack for opportunity alerts?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Using the Zapier integration, you can send CLEATUS opportunity alerts directly to your Slack channels. Configure notifications for new opportunities, deadline reminders, GSA eBuy RFQs, and SeaPort NxG task orders. Keep your BD team in the loop without leaving Slack.

Question 12

Can I sync CLEATUS opportunities with Outlook calendar?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Zapier integration enables automatic Outlook calendar event creation for important deadlines. When CLEATUS identifies opportunities with upcoming due dates, you can automatically create calendar reminders in Microsoft Outlook to ensure your team never misses a submission deadline.

Question 13

What is the GSA eBuy integration and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

The GSA eBuy integration automatically delivers RFQs (Request for Quotations) from GSA eBuy directly into your CLEATUS pipeline. Simply connect your GSA eBuy account, and new RFQs matching your GSA Schedule categories or GWAC contract holdings appear automatically in CLEATUS—complete with AI analysis, proposal support, and deadline tracking. eBuy is the source of record for RFQs across the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and the major GSA GWACs—8(a) STARS III, VETS 2, Alliant 2, and OASIS+—so contract holders on any of those vehicles can use the same integration.

Question 14

Does CLEATUS work with 8(a) STARS III, VETS 2, Alliant 2, and OASIS+?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Task order RFQs for 8(a) STARS III, VETS 2, Alliant 2, and OASIS+ are issued through GSA eBuy, the same portal CLEATUS connects to for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). Once your eBuy account is linked, CLEATUS automatically pulls in matching task orders for whichever GSA contract vehicles you hold, runs AI analysis, tracks amendments and deadlines, and helps your team draft compliant responses—whether the opportunity is a STARS III 8(a) IT services task order, a VETS 2 SDVOSB task order, an Alliant 2 large-business GWAC task order, or an OASIS+ professional services task order.

Question 15

How do I connect my GSA eBuy account to CLEATUS?

Accepted Answer

Connecting GSA eBuy to CLEATUS takes about 5 minutes. Navigate to Settings > Integrations, select GSA eBuy, and follow the guided setup process to link your GSA eBuy credentials. Once connected, RFQs automatically flow into your CLEATUS pipeline with full AI-powered proposal support—including task orders against MAS, 8(a) STARS III, VETS 2, Alliant 2, and OASIS+.

Question 16

What is SeaPort NxG and how does CLEATUS integrate with it?

Accepted Answer

SeaPort NxG (Next Generation) is the Navy's primary contract vehicle for acquiring professional support services. CLEATUS integrates with SeaPort NxG to automatically deliver task order opportunities matching your contract zones and functional areas directly into your pipeline. You get AI analysis, proposal support, and deadline tracking for every SeaPort NxG opportunity.

Question 17

Can CLEATUS help me find SeaPort NxG task orders for my contract?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Once you connect your SeaPort NxG contract information to CLEATUS, task orders matching your zones and functional areas are automatically delivered to your pipeline. CLEATUS provides AI-powered analysis of each task order, identifies compliance requirements, and offers proposal writing assistance specifically tailored to Navy contracts.

Question 18

Does CLEATUS integrate with CRM systems like Salesforce or HubSpot?

Accepted Answer

Yes, through the Zapier integration, CLEATUS connects with popular CRM systems including Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, and many others. You can automatically sync new opportunities to your CRM, update deal stages, create contacts, and maintain a unified view of your government contracting pipeline alongside your commercial work.

Question 19

Can I automate email notifications for government contract opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The Zapier integration allows you to send automated email notifications through Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, or other email services when new opportunities match your criteria. Set up personalized alerts for your team based on agency, NAICS code, set-asides, contract value, or other filters.

Question 20

Which subscription plan includes the CLEATUS integrations?

Accepted Answer

All integrations—the Claude.ai and ChatGPT MCP connectors, the REST API at api.cleat.ai, Zapier, GSA eBuy, and SeaPort NxG—are included on the Essential plan and above. Lite focuses on opportunity discovery, forecasts, GovCon AI Chat, and Market Intelligence; upgrade to Essential to unlock AI assistant integration, programmatic API access, workflow automation, and contract vehicle integrations.

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