Follow up on DLA leads from Slack
Give a Defense Logistics Agency lead a clear research next step with a Highergov DLA opportunity search.
Trigger
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Action
Get DLA Contract Opportunities
Tool to retrieve DLA contract opportunities. Use when needing paginated DLA procurement listings.
Why this helps
Specialized DLA leads can be easy to miss when the team does not have a quick path from mention to research.
- Creates a clear follow-up for DLA leads shared in Slack.
- Helps focus research on the relevant procurement source.
- Reduces the chance that a specialized lead stays only in conversation.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Highergov to Notis once through the portal.
- 2Create a new automation in the portal or ask Notis to make one.
- 3Write one instruction to retrieve relevant Highergov DLA contract opportunities when a DLA lead is shared in Slack.
- 4Select the Slack channel message trigger and choose a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with a real Slack message about a DLA opportunity or need.
Questions about this workflow
What does this search retrieve?
It retrieves DLA contract opportunities from Highergov for review.
What context should we include in Slack?
Mention the agency, buying need, or other details known to your team so Notis has useful search context.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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Get DLA Contract Opportunities
Tool to retrieve DLA contract opportunities. Use when needing paginated DLA procurement listings.
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