# Government Contract Intelligence — USASpending.gov (`sleek_waveform/government-procurement-tracker`) Actor Search $700B+ in awarded U.S. federal contracts from USASpending.gov. Filter by keyword, NAICS code, agency, date range, and contract amount. No API key required. - **URL**: https://apify.com/sleek\_waveform/government-procurement-tracker.md - **Developed by:** [Daniel Dimitrov](https://apify.com/sleek_waveform) (community) - **Categories:** Automation - **Stats:** 3 total users, 2 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $1.00 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Government Contract Intelligence — USASpending.gov Search and extract awarded U.S. federal contracts from [USASpending.gov](https://www.usaspending.gov) — the official database of all U.S. government spending. Covering **$700B+ in annual contract awards**, this Actor returns structured contract data with zero setup: no API key, no registration, no browser. ### What does Government Contract Intelligence do? Government Contract Intelligence queries the official **USASpending.gov Awards API** and returns clean, structured data on awarded federal contracts. Filter by keyword, NAICS code, agency, date range, and contract value. It extracts: - Recipient company name and unique identifier (UEI) - Contract award amount (total obligated dollars) - Awarding agency and sub-agency - Contract type (definitive contract, delivery order, purchase order, IDIQ) - Period of performance (start and end dates) - NAICS code and industry description - Contract description - Place of performance (city, state) - Direct link to the full contract on USASpending.gov ### Why scrape USASpending.gov? USASpending.gov tracks every dollar the U.S. federal government spends on contracts, grants, and loans — over **$700 billion in procurement per year**. This data is public, updated daily, and searchable by any keyword or industry. Here's how you can use it: - **Competitive intelligence** — see exactly which companies win contracts in your space, how much, and with which agencies - **BD targeting** — identify prime contractors to subcontract with or partner with for future bids - **Market sizing** — understand how much the government spends on your NAICS code annually - **Agency research** — find which agencies are the biggest buyers in your industry - **Win/loss analysis** — track competitor contract activity over time - **Procurement trends** — identify growing or shrinking categories of federal spending If you would like more inspiration, check out our [industry pages](https://apify.com/industries). ### How to use Government Contract Intelligence 1. **Set your filters** — keywords, NAICS code, agency, date range, minimum contract value. 2. **Click Run** — results appear in the Dataset tab in seconds. 3. **Export** — download as JSON, CSV, or push to Google Sheets, Airtable, or your CRM. No API key. No signup. No browser automation required. ### Input parameters | Field | Type | Required | Default | Description | |-------|------|----------|---------|-------------| | `keywords` | string | — | — | Search terms (e.g., "cybersecurity", "cloud migration", "IT services") | | `naicsCode` | string | — | — | NAICS industry code (e.g., "541512" for Computer Systems Design) | | `agency` | string | — | — | Awarding agency name (e.g., "Department of Defense") | | `startDate` | string | — | — | Award date from — YYYY-MM-DD (e.g., "2024-01-01") | | `endDate` | string | — | — | Award date to — YYYY-MM-DD (e.g., "2024-12-31") | | `minAmount` | integer | — | 0 | Minimum contract value in USD (e.g., 100000 for $100K+) | | `maxResults` | integer | — | 100 | Max contracts to return (1–10,000) | | `includeIdvs` | boolean | — | false | Also include IDIQ, BPA, and GWAC vehicles | | `sortBy` | string | — | Award Amount | Sort by: Award Amount, Start Date, End Date, or Recipient Name | ### Output / Results Each awarded federal contract is returned as a JSON object: ```json { "awardId": "W911QY24C0042", "recipient": "LEIDOS INC.", "recipientUei": "KUQJL77URLN5", "amount": 47500000, "startDate": "2024-03-01", "endDate": "2027-02-28", "awardingAgency": "DEPT OF DEFENSE", "awardingSubAgency": "DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY", "contractType": "Definitive Contract", "naicsCode": "541512", "naicsDescription": "Computer Systems Design Services", "description": "CYBERSECURITY OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT SERVICES", "placeOfPerformance": "Fort Meade, MD, USA", "usaspendingUrl": "https://www.usaspending.gov/award/W911QY24C0042", "scrapedAt": "2025-04-11T10:30:00.000Z" } ```` ### How much will it cost? Apify gives you **$5 free credits every month** on the [Apify Free plan](https://apify.com/pricing). Since Government Contract Intelligence uses lightweight API calls with no browser overhead, you can extract approximately **5,000 contracts per month for free**. For ongoing monitoring and larger datasets, the [$49/month Personal plan](https://apify.com/pricing) gets you up to **50,000 contracts/month**. Power users can get **500,000+ results/month** on the [$499 Team plan](https://apify.com/pricing). ### Tips for best results - **Narrow by NAICS code** to get the most relevant results for your industry. Find your code at [census.gov/naics](https://www.census.gov/naics/). - **Use a date range** — set `startDate` to 1 year ago to focus on recent awards. - **Set a minimum amount** — use `minAmount: 100000` to filter out micro-purchases and focus on meaningful contracts. - **Sort by Award Amount** (default) to see the biggest contracts first. - **Schedule monthly runs** to track new awards in your target agencies and NAICS codes. - **Export to Google Sheets** via Apify integrations to build a BD intelligence dashboard. ### Is it legal to scrape USASpending.gov? Yes. USASpending.gov is a U.S. government public website and all its spending data is **public domain under federal law** (31 U.S.C. § 6101). This Actor uses the [official USASpending.gov API](https://api.usaspending.gov/) — the documented, intended method for programmatic access. No scraping, no login, no terms violations. We also recommend reading: [is web scraping legal?](https://blog.apify.com/is-web-scraping-legal/) ### Webhook Integration Pass an optional `webhookUrl` in the input to receive a POST notification when the run finishes: ```json { "webhookUrl": "https://your-server.com/webhook" } ``` **Payload sent by Apify:** ```json { "eventType": "ACTOR.RUN.SUCCEEDED", "eventData": { "actorId": "...", "actorRunId": "..." }, "resource": { "id": "...", "status": "SUCCEEDED", "defaultDatasetId": "..." } } ``` The webhook fires on `SUCCEEDED`, `FAILED`, `TIMED_OUT`, and `ABORTED` events. Use it to trigger downstream pipelines, Zapier, Make.com, or any HTTP endpoint. # Actor input Schema ## `keywords` (type: `string`): Keywords to search in contract descriptions and titles (e.g., 'cybersecurity', 'cloud migration', 'IT services'). ## `naicsCode` (type: `string`): Filter by 6-digit NAICS industry code (e.g., '541512' for Computer Systems Design Services). ## `agency` (type: `string`): Filter by federal agency name (e.g., 'Department of Defense', 'Department of Health and Human Services'). ## `startDate` (type: `string`): Filter contracts awarded on or after this date (YYYY-MM-DD format, e.g., '2024-01-01'). ## `endDate` (type: `string`): Filter contracts awarded on or before this date (YYYY-MM-DD format, e.g., '2024-12-31'). ## `minAmount` (type: `integer`): Only return contracts above this dollar value (e.g., 100000 for $100K+). ## `maxResults` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of contracts to return. ## `includeIdvs` (type: `boolean`): Also include Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDIQ, BPA, GWAC) in addition to standard contracts. ## `sortBy` (type: `string`): Field to sort results by. ## `webhookUrl` (type: `string`): Optional URL to receive a POST notification when the run completes. The payload includes actorRunId, datasetId, status, and a direct link to results. ## Actor input object example ```json { "keywords": "cybersecurity", "naicsCode": "541512", "agency": "Department of Defense", "startDate": "2024-01-01", "endDate": "2024-12-31", "minAmount": 0, "maxResults": 100, "includeIdvs": false, "sortBy": "Award Amount" } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `results` (type: `string`): No description # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "keywords": "cybersecurity", "naicsCode": "541512", "agency": "Department of Defense", "startDate": "2024-01-01", "endDate": "2024-12-31" }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("sleek_waveform/government-procurement-tracker").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "keywords": "cybersecurity", "naicsCode": "541512", "agency": "Department of Defense", "startDate": "2024-01-01", "endDate": "2024-12-31", } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("sleek_waveform/government-procurement-tracker").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "keywords": "cybersecurity", "naicsCode": "541512", "agency": "Department of Defense", "startDate": "2024-01-01", "endDate": "2024-12-31" }' | apify call sleek_waveform/government-procurement-tracker --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=sleek_waveform/government-procurement-tracker", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Government Contract Intelligence — USASpending.gov", "description": "Search $700B+ in awarded U.S. federal contracts from USASpending.gov. Filter by keyword, NAICS code, agency, date range, and contract amount. 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