TenderB Documentation

TenderB connects Claude to 14 US government databases in real time. Search contracts, grants, awards, and more — all from a single conversation.


Setup — Claude

  1. Sign up at mcp.tenderb.us/signup to get your personal API key.
  2. Open Claude.ai → avatar → SettingsIntegrationsAdd integration.
  3. Paste your MCP URL (e.g. https://mcp.tenderb.us/sse?key=sk_tdb_…) and click Connect.

Setup — ChatGPT

  1. Sign up at mcp.tenderb.us/signup to get your API key (same key for both platforms).
  2. Open the TenderB GovCon Scout GPT on ChatGPT.
  3. Start a conversation and enter your sk_tdb_… key when the GPT asks for it.

Plans

Plan Price Searches
Free$020/month
Pro$49/moUnlimited
Team$149/moUnlimited · 5 seats

Tools

search_contracts

Search SAM.gov for active RFPs, RFQs, sources sought, and pre-solicitations. Filter by keyword, NAICS code, agency, set-aside type, and date range.

Example: "Find SDVOSB set-aside IT contracts from DOD posted in the last 30 days"

get_contract_detail

Retrieve the full description and attachments for a specific SAM.gov opportunity by notice ID.

search_awards

Search USASpending.gov for past federal contract awards. Use for competitive intelligence, price-to-win research, and agency spending patterns.

Example: "Who has DHS awarded cybersecurity contracts to in 2024?"

search_grants

Search Grants.gov for federal grant opportunities across all agencies. Filter by category, agency, and status.

search_sbir

Find open SBIR/STTR solicitations from DOD, HHS, NASA, DOE, NSF, and other agencies. Filter by keyword and agency.

Example: "Show me open NASA SBIR solicitations related to machine learning"

search_sbir_awards

Search past SBIR/STTR awards for competitive intelligence — see which companies have won, at what funding level, and in what technology areas.

scout_all

Cross-source sweep across SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and SBIR simultaneously in a single query. Best starting point for a new opportunity area.

Example: "Scout all sources for zero trust cybersecurity opportunities"

spending_intel

Get total federal award counts and amounts by keyword from USASpending. Use for market sizing before pursuing a contract vehicle.

search_fpds

Search FPDS-NG for detailed contract award history. Best for incumbency research — find who holds a contract, what it pays, and when it expires.

Example: "Who is the incumbent on Army IT support contracts in Virginia?"

search_federal_register

Search Federal Register notices and proposed rules for early procurement signals. Agencies publish RFIs and pre-solicitation notices here before SAM.gov.

search_regulations

Search Regulations.gov for proposed rules and public comments. New regulations drive new contracts — mandates create procurement demand.

search_govinfo

Search GovInfo for GAO reports, budget justifications, and congressional committee prints. GAO audit findings predict future contract areas.

Example: "Find GAO reports on VA healthcare IT failures"

search_jobs

Search USAJobs for federal hiring surges. When an agency posts a wave of IT or cybersecurity jobs, contract awards in that area typically follow within 6–12 months.

search_entities

Search SAM.gov entity registrations to find teaming partners, verify socioeconomic certifications (8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB), or look up a company by UEI or CAGE code.

Example: "Find HUBZone-certified cybersecurity firms in Virginia"


Support

Email support@tenderb.us for help with setup, billing, or tool questions.

Manage your account and API key at mcp.tenderb.us/portal.