Search federal contract awards MCP tool

Searches GovTribe federal contract awards and returns award records with funding details, participants, and category links.

MCP tool name: Search_Federal_Contract_Awards
Data type: Federal contract award data type
Returns: Federal contract award MCP response
Search modes: Keyword, Semantic
Annotations: Read only, not destructive, idempotent, closed world
Surfaces: GovTribe AI, GovTribe MCP

Examples

Use these examples as task-shaped tool calls. Examples may combine query, search_mode, filters, sorting, returned fields, resolver calls, and aggregations. When an example resolves a related record first, pass the returned govtribe_id into the target search.

Which federal contract awards mention facility modernization?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "facility modernization",
    "search_mode": "keyword",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "descriptions",
      "awardee",
      "updated_at"
    ]
  }
}

Which federal contract awards exactly mention "technical support services"?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "\"technical support services\"",
    "search_mode": "keyword",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "descriptions",
      "contract_number",
      "govtribe_ai_summary"
    ]
  }
}

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "cybersecurity modernization, zero trust upgrades, network defense services",
    "search_mode": "semantic",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

What awards were made in the last 12 months?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "award_date_range": {
      "from": "now-12M/d",
      "to": "now/d"
    },
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ],
    "sort": {
      "key": "awardDate",
      "direction": "desc"
    }
  }
}

Which awards may be approaching a recompete or follow-on window in the next 12 months?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "ultimate_completion_date_range": {
      "from": "now/d",
      "to": "now+12M/d"
    },
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ],
    "sort": {
      "key": "completionDate",
      "direction": "asc"
    }
  }
}

Which awards were not set aside for small-business programs?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "set_aside_types": [
      "No Set-Aside Used"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards has my team not moved into capture work?

This example uses the authenticated GovTribe workspace context.

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "pursuing": false,
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

What awards were made in the last 12 months using Award Date?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "award_date_range": {
      "from": "now-12M/d",
      "to": "now/d"
    },
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ],
    "sort": {
      "key": "awardDate",
      "direction": "desc"
    }
  }
}

Which awards did Lockheed Martin win?

{
  "tool": "Search_Vendors",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "Lockheed Martin",
    "search_mode": "keyword",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "uei"
    ]
  }
}

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "vendor_ids": [
      "<lockheed_martin_govtribe_id>"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awardees have 8(a) certifications expiring in the next 12 months?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "vendor_sba_8a_expiration_date_range": {
      "from": "now/d",
      "to": "now+12M/d"
    },
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awardees have HUBZone certifications expiring in the next 12 months?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "vendor_sba_hubzone_expiration_date_range": {
      "from": "now/d",
      "to": "now+12M/d"
    },
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards were awarded by Department of the Army?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Agencies",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "Department of the Army",
    "search_mode": "keyword",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "acronym"
    ]
  }
}

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "contracting_federal_agency_ids": [
      "<department_of_the_army_govtribe_id>"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards are connected to Joey De Los Reyes?

{
  "tool": "Search_Contacts",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "Joey De Los Reyes",
    "search_mode": "keyword",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "organization"
    ]
  }
}

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "contact_ids": [
      "<joey_de_los_reyes_govtribe_id>"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards are delivery orders?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "federal_contract_award_types": [
      "Delivery Order"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards have a current completion date in the next 90 days?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "current_completion_date_range": {
      "from": "now/d",
      "to": "now+90d/d"
    },
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ],
    "sort": {
      "key": "completionDate",
      "direction": "asc"
    }
  }
}

Which awards have at least $10 million obligated?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "dollars_obligated_range": {
      "min": 10000000,
      "max": null
    },
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards were Not Available for Competition?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "extent_competed": [
      "Not Available for Competition"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which task-order awards sit under IDV FA823224D0002?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_IDVs",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "FA823224D0002",
    "search_mode": "keyword",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "contract_number",
      "name"
    ]
  }
}

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "federal_contract_idv_ids": [
      "<fa823224d0002_govtribe_id>"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards came from the Marine Boatyard Services opportunity?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Opportunities",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "Marine Boatyard Services",
    "search_mode": "keyword",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "federal_meta_opportunity_id"
    ]
  }
}

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "federal_meta_opportunity_ids": [
      "<marine_boatyard_services_federal_meta_opportunity_id>"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards belong to Multiple Award Schedule?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Vehicles",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "Multiple Award Schedule",
    "search_mode": "keyword",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name"
    ]
  }
}

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "federal_contract_vehicle_ids": [
      "<multiple_award_schedule_govtribe_id>"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards are tied to MAS SIN 54151S?

{
  "tool": "Search_FCV_Subcategories",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "MAS SIN 54151S",
    "search_mode": "keyword",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "short_name"
    ]
  }
}

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "federal_contract_vehicle_subcategory_ids": [
      "<mas_sin_54151s_govtribe_id>"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards were funded by Department of the Army?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Agencies",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "Department of the Army",
    "search_mode": "keyword",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "acronym"
    ]
  }
}

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "funding_federal_agency_ids": [
      "<department_of_the_army_govtribe_id>"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards are tied to the Clinger Cohen Act?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "legislative_mandate": [
      "Clinger Cohen Act"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards are tied to the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter program?

{
  "tool": "Search_Major_Defense_Programs",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter",
    "search_mode": "keyword",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "code"
    ]
  }
}

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "dod_acquisition_program_ids": [
      "<f35_joint_strike_fighter_govtribe_id>"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards are in NAICS 541512?

{
  "tool": "Search_Naics_Categories",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "541512",
    "search_mode": "keyword",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "code",
      "name"
    ]
  }
}

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "naics_category_ids": [
      "<naics_541512_govtribe_id>"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards are tied to Coronavirus COVID-19 national interest action coding?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "national_interest_action_codes": [
      "Coronavirus COVID-19"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards are in PSC R499?

{
  "tool": "Search_Psc_Categories",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "R499",
    "search_mode": "keyword",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "code",
      "name"
    ]
  }
}

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "psc_category_ids": [
      "<psc_r499_govtribe_id>"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards are performed in Virginia?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "place_of_performance_ids": [
      "Virginia"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards have potential completion dates in the next 12 months?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "ultimate_completion_date_range": {
      "from": "now/d",
      "to": "now+12M/d"
    },
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ],
    "sort": {
      "key": "completionDate",
      "direction": "asc"
    }
  }
}

Which awards have at least $10 million in potential value?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "ceiling_value_range": {
      "min": 10000000,
      "max": null
    },
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards use Firm Fixed Price pricing?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "pricing_type": [
      "Firm Fixed Price"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards involve Advanced Technology International as primary consortia member?

{
  "tool": "Search_Vendors",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "Advanced Technology International",
    "search_mode": "keyword",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "uei"
    ]
  }
}

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "primary_consortia_member_ids": [
      "<advanced_technology_international_govtribe_id>"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards are already connected to my team's pursuits?

This example uses the authenticated GovTribe workspace context.

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "pursuing": true,
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards are SBIR Phase II actions?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "research_phase": [
      "SBIR Program Phase II Action"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards are total small-business set-asides?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "set_aside_types": [
      "Total Small Business"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards used Only One Source solicitation procedures?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "solicitation_procedures": [
      "Only One Source"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Which awards include Booz Allen Hamilton as a sub-awarded vendor?

{
  "tool": "Search_Vendors",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "Booz Allen Hamilton",
    "search_mode": "keyword",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "uei"
    ]
  }
}

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "vendor_ids": [
      "<booz_allen_hamilton_govtribe_id>"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "govtribe_ai_summary",
      "descriptions",
      "award_date"
    ]
  }
}

Aggregation examples

Use aggregation examples when the answer needs rollups instead of individual rows. These examples use quoted keyword anchors in query so long-tail matches do not skew buckets; broaden the query only when the user asks for exploratory sizing, and pair broader queries with structured filters when possible. Set per_page to 0 when row results are not needed.

How large is the facility modernization award market?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "\"facility modernization\"",
    "per_page": 0,
    "aggregations": [
      "dollars_obligated_stats",
      "base_and_exercised_options_value_stats",
      "ceiling_value_stats"
    ],
    "search_mode": "keyword"
  }
}

Which vendors lead program operations support spending?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "\"program operations support\"",
    "per_page": 0,
    "aggregations": [
      "top_awardees_by_dollars_obligated"
    ],
    "search_mode": "keyword"
  }
}

Which agencies drive cybersecurity compliance awards?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "\"cybersecurity compliance\" + \"security assessment\"",
    "per_page": 0,
    "aggregations": [
      "top_funding_federal_agencies_by_dollars_obligated",
      "top_contracting_federal_agencies_by_dollars_obligated"
    ],
    "search_mode": "keyword"
  }
}

Which categories and set-asides define medical logistics awards?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "\"home oxygen\" + \"medical equipment\"",
    "per_page": 0,
    "aggregations": [
      "top_naics_codes_by_dollars_obligated",
      "top_psc_codes_by_dollars_obligated",
      "top_set_aside_types_by_dollars_obligated"
    ],
    "search_mode": "keyword"
  }
}

Where are facilities or engineering awards concentrated, and who are the contacts?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "\"architect engineering\" + facilities",
    "per_page": 0,
    "aggregations": [
      "top_locations_by_dollars_obligated",
      "top_transaction_points_of_contact_by_dollars_obligated"
    ],
    "search_mode": "keyword"
  }
}

Which vehicles, IDVs, and defense programs organize facility modernization awards?

{
  "tool": "Search_Federal_Contract_Awards",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "\"facility modernization\" + repair",
    "per_page": 0,
    "aggregations": [
      "top_idvs_by_dollars_obligated",
      "top_federal_contract_vehicles_by_dollars_obligated",
      "top_dod_acquisition_programs_by_dollars_obligated"
    ],
    "search_mode": "keyword"
  }
}

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