# SBA MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > SBA (Small Business Administration) MCP. It lets your AI agent pull official U.S. government data to verify if a company qualifies as a 'small business' based on NAICS codes and revenue. It also finds local SBA resources and regional links by city or county. ## Overview - **Category:** erp-operations - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3zXPSxluwE60eOdUvOZaUBoC4TxOEpFfr1FBxSpV/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** small-business, compliance, naics, business-resources, regulatory-data ## Description This SBA MCP connects to official U.S. Small Business Administration data to verify business qualifications and find regional support resources through natural language. If you're trying to figure out if a company qualifies as a 'small business' for a government contract, you don't have to spend hours digging through dense PDFs or hunting for specific NAICS code thresholds. This Connector handles the heavy lifting by pulling the actual standards directly from the source. You can check revenue limits, employee counts, and regional support links without leaving your chat interface. If you're looking for local business resources in a specific county, it pulls those links instantly. It's a big part of why Vinkius is so useful for people who need to ground their AI in real-world regulatory data. You get straight answers on compliance and local resources, which saves you from the usual headache of manual research. Instead of keeping a spreadsheet of outdated rules, you can just ask your agent for the current status of a business. It makes the process of verifying partners or finding local help much faster for anyone dealing with federal programs or local business development. This Connector is designed for people who need accuracy. Whether you are checking a potential subcontractor for a large federal bid or just trying to find a local small business development center in your town, the data comes straight from the SBA. You get the specific geographic links you need, filtered by the city or county you care about, without the usual friction of navigating complex government websites. ## Tools ### get_all_geographic_links Get every geographic link currently available in the SBA system. This is useful for finding broad regional support. ### get_city_county_links Get geographic links filtered by a specific city or county. Use this to find hyper-local business resources. ### check_small_business_status Check if a company qualifies as small under current SBA regulations. This tool verifies status using NAICS codes and revenue data. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Is a construction company with $12 million in revenue and 50 employees considered small for NAICS 236220? ``` **Response:** ``` I've checked the SBA size standards for **NAICS 236220 (Highway and Street Construction)**. Based on the details provided: * **Annual Revenue:** $12,000,000 * **Employee Count:** 50 **Status:** ✅ **Qualifies as a Small Business.** The business falls under the current SBA thresholds for this specific industry category. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Can you find me the SBA resource links for Cook County, Illinois? ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved the SBA resources specifically for **Cook County, IL**. You can find local support through these links: * [Local Small Business Development Center](#) * [Cook County SBA Resource Guide](#) * [Local Counseling & Financial Assistance](#) These links will connect you with county-specific programs and regional advisors. ``` **Prompt:** ``` What are the current small business size standards for custom software development? ``` **Response:** ``` For **Custom Computer Programming Services (NAICS 541511)**, the SBA defines small business status based on the following thresholds: | Metric | Small Business Limit | | :--- | :--- | | **Annual Receipts** | $28.5 million (approx.) | | **Employees** | 500 or fewer | *Note: These figures are subject to change by the SBA and should be verified for your specific fiscal year.* ``` ## Capabilities ### Verify small business status Check if a company meets SBA size limits based on industry codes and revenue. ### Pull regional SBA links Get a list of all geographic resources and links from the SBA system. ### Filter local support by location Find city or county specific links for local business development. ### Validate NAICS code requirements Identify the specific revenue and employee thresholds for different industries. ### Map out regional SBA offices Identify where government support and regional offices are located. ## Use Cases ### Subcontractor Verification A prime contractor asks the agent to check if a potential partner meets the small business criteria for a federal project using check_small_business_status. ### Local Resource Mapping A startup founder asks for all SBA resources available in their specific county to find local grants using get_city_county_links. ### Compliance Audit A financial analyst uses the Connector to pull current size standards for a list of NAICS codes to prepare a compliance report. ### Grant Research An entrepreneur asks the agent to list all geographic links to find state-specific business guides using get_all_geographic_links. ## Benefits - Stop guessing on size standards by using check_small_business_status to get exact NAICS code limits for any industry. - Find local funding and counseling faster by pulling city-specific links with get_city_county_links in one prompt. - Save hours of manual searching by using get_all_geographic_links to map out all regional SBA resources at once. - Ensure compliance for government contracts by verifying partner status instantly with official data. - Get accurate revenue and employee thresholds for your specific business category without opening multiple browser tabs. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get official government data in your chat window without the manual research. 1. Connect your AI client to the SBA MCP via Vinkius. 2. Ask your agent to check specific business details or geographic links. 3. Receive a summary of eligibility or a list of local resources. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How can I use the SBA MCP to check if my business qualifies for federal contracts?** You can ask your agent to check your specific NAICS code against your annual revenue and employee count. It will pull the official SBA standards to tell you if you meet the small business criteria. **Can the SBA MCP find local business resources in my specific city?** Yes, it can. You can ask for resources filtered by your specific city or county, and it will return the direct links for local counseling and support. **Does the SBA MCP work for all different industries?** It works for any industry that has a standard NAICS code. The agent will use that code to find the correct government size standards for you. **How does the SBA MCP help with government contracting compliance?** It helps you verify the status of potential partners or subcontractors instantly. This ensures you are only working with entities that meet federal requirements. **Can I get a list of all regional SBA offices using this Connector?** Yes, you can pull a full list of geographic links from the SBA system, which includes regional office contacts and state-specific business guides. **What kind of data does the SBA MCP pull from the government?** It pulls official data regarding business size standards, NAICS code thresholds, and geographic resource links provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration. **How do I check if a business qualifies as a small business under SBA rules?** Use the `check_small_business_status` tool. You will need to provide the 6-digit NAICS code for the industry, along with the average annual revenue or number of employees. **Can I find SBA resources for a specific city or county?** Yes! Use the `get_city_county_links` tool to retrieve geographic links filtered by your target city or county. **What is the source of this data?** The data is retrieved directly from the official U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) public API endpoints.