SBA API - Small Business Size Standards & Eligibility

API Integration

This actor connects to an external API service. You'll need valid API credentials from the service provider.

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API Integration

This actor connects to an external API service. You'll need valid API credentials from the service provider.

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Access SBA Small Business Administration data including size standards by NAICS code, small business eligibility determination, contracting thresholds, loan programs, and set-aside requirements. Essential for government contractors and small business certification.

Features

• Size Standards Lookup: Get employee/revenue thresholds by NAICS code
• Eligibility Check: Determine if your business qualifies as "small"
• NAICS Search: Find NAICS codes by keyword or industry
• Set-Aside Types: Understand federal contracting set-asides
• Loan Programs: SBA loan program information
• Contracting Programs: 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB eligibility
• Batch Processing: Check multiple NAICS codes at once
• Demo Mode: Test with realistic sample data

Quick Start

{
  "input": "your input here"
}

Demo Mode

Set demoMode: true to test with sample data (no charges). When you're ready for real results, set demoMode: false or omit it.

{
  "demoMode": true,
  ...
}

Input Parameters

Task Selection

• task: Operation to perform
  • get_size_standard - Get size standard for NAICS code
  • check_eligibility - Check if business qualifies as small
  • search_naics - Search NAICS codes by keyword
  • get_naics_details - Get full NAICS code details
  • list_size_standards - List all size standards
  • get_set_aside_types - Get federal set-aside types
  • get_loan_programs - Get SBA loan program info
  • get_contracting_programs - Get SBA contracting programs
  • batch_check_eligibility - Check multiple NAICS codes

Business Information

• naicsCode: 6-digit NAICS industry code
• naicsKeyword: Search keyword for NAICS lookup
• annualRevenue: Company's annual revenue (dollars)
• employeeCount: Number of employees

Batch Operations

• naicsCodes: Comma-separated NAICS codes

Filters

• sizeStandardType: Filter by revenue or employee-based standards

Output Format

{
  "data": [...]
}

Pricing

This actor uses pay-per-event billing: Pay only for what you use:

• Size Standard Lookup: $0.005 per lookup
• Eligibility Check: $0.01 per check
• NAICS Search: $0.005 per search
• Batch Eligibility: $0.008 per NAICS code
• Program Info: $0.005 per query

Use Cases

Government Contractors

• Verify small business eligibility before bidding
• Determine size standard for your primary NAICS code
• Check eligibility across multiple industries
• Prepare for SBA certifications

Business Development

• Identify contracting opportunities by set-aside type
• Understand size thresholds before company growth
• Plan for graduation from small business status
• Research competitor eligibility

Consultants & Advisors

• Client eligibility assessments
• Certification preparation
• Size standard research
• Compliance verification

Procurement Officials

• Verify contractor size status
• Understand set-aside requirements
• Research NAICS classifications
• Size determination support

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Common Problems & Solutions

"Invalid API key" error

Cause: Your API key is wrong, expired, or doesn't have the right permissions. Fix: Double-check your API key. Make sure you copied it exactly without extra spaces.

"Rate limit exceeded" error

Cause: You've hit the API's rate limits. Fix: Wait a few minutes, then try again. Consider reducing the number of concurrent requests.

Empty or incomplete results

Cause: The target may have anti-scraping protection or the data doesn't exist. Fix:

• Check if the URL/search query is correct
• Try with different parameters
• Some sites may block automated access

Demo data showing instead of real results

Cause: demoMode is still set to true. Fix: Set demoMode: false and provide your API key(s).

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