What is the Match Preference Feature?
Match Preference allows you to set specific criteria for identifying your ideal connection. These preferences ensure that the recommendations you receive align closely with your objectives.
Criteria You Can Set
Below are the customizable criteria available in Match Preference:
| Matching Preference Titles | Matching Preference Titles |
| Company City, State, and Zip Code | Specify the geographical location of potential connections. |
| Primary and Secondary NAICS Codes | Narrow down connections based on their industry classification codes. |
| Industry Type (PSC Code) | Define the specific product or service type you’re interested in. |
| Contract Vehicles | Choose connections with access to specific contracting pathways. |
| GSA 8(a) STARS III | Focus on businesses eligible for this government contracting program. |
| Agency Experiences | Highlight connections with prior experience in specific agencies. |
| OT Consortia Memberships | Filter connections based on their membership in Other Transaction (OT) Consortia. |
| Compliance Certifications | Ensure compliance standards, such as ISO or CMMC, are met. |
Setting the Weight of Each Criterion
For certain criteria, you can assign a weight to indicate its importance:
- Low: A minor preference; matches without this criterion are acceptable.
- Medium: A significant preference; matches meeting this criterion are more favorable.
- Dealbreaker: An essential requirement; matches that do not meet this will not be considered.
How to Set Your Match Preferences
- Access the Match Preference Feature: Navigate to your account settings or preferences page.
- Customize Criteria: Use the dropdowns or text fields to specify details for each category.
- Assign Weights: Where applicable, use the weight selector to assign importance to each criterion.
- Save Preferences: Ensure you save your settings to apply them to your match recommendations.
Example Scenario
You’re seeking a partner in California with a Primary NAICS Code of 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and GSA 8(a) STARS III eligibility. You set:
- Company State: California (Medium weight).
- Primary NAICS Code: 541512 (Dealbreaker).
- GSA 8(a) STARS III: (Dealbreaker).
With these preferences, Oryoniq prioritizes connections that match these criteria, ensuring your network aligns with your goals.
Tips for Optimizing Your Matches
- Be strategic with weights: Only mark critical criteria as "Dealbreaker" to avoid overly restrictive matches.
- Regularly update your preferences as your needs evolve.
- Review suggested connections frequently to refine your preferences.
For further assistance with Match Preference, feel free to contact support@visioneerIT.com