How to Use the DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP in CrewAI

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Setup DOD Contracts (FPDS) with CrewAI

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Deploy procurement-focused agents

Assign the `search_contracts` tool to a research agent within your crew. It will scan the FPDS feed for new DOD awards based on your specific requirements. Other agents in the crew then take that data to perform market analysis. You get a complete, multi-step report without manual intervention.

Collaborative contract intelligence

CrewAI agents share memory, allowing one agent to refine the search parameters based on the findings of another. This creates a feedback loop for better data accuracy. Your agents work together to filter out noise from the XML feed. The final output is clean, actionable intelligence for your procurement team.

Autonomous procurement operations

Run your crew in a loop to maintain constant coverage of the federal procurement space. The agents handle the interaction with the MCP server independently. This reduces the time you spend on manual data entry. You focus on the strategy while the crew handles the grunt work of tracking federal awards.

Setup guide

Set up DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP in CrewAI

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
crewai package (pip install crewai)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install CrewAI
Run pip install crewai to install the framework. MCP support is built-in via the mcps parameter.
2

Add the MCP URL to your agent
Pass your Vinkius endpoint directly to the mcps list. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. CrewAI handles tool discovery and caching automatically.
3

Kick off your crew
Create a Crew with your agent and tasks. Call crew.kickoff() — the agent will automatically invoke DOD Contracts (FPDS) tools as needed.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

agent = Agent(
    role="DOD Contracts (FPDS) Analyst",
    goal="Access and analyze DOD Contracts (FPDS) data via MCP.",
    backstory="Expert analyst with direct DOD Contracts (FPDS) access.",
    mcps=[
        "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ],
)

task = Task(
    description="List recent DOD Contracts (FPDS) transactions",
    agent=agent,
    expected_output="A summary of recent activity",
)

crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)

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Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
crewai + crewai-tools packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies
Run pip install crewai crewai-tools. The MCPServerAdapter handles lifecycle management and tool conversion.
2

Connect with MCPServerAdapter
Use MCPServerAdapter as a context manager with SseServerParameters pointing to your Vinkius endpoint. The adapter automatically manages connection lifecycle.
3

Assign tools and run
Pass the returned mcp_tools to your agent's tools parameter. The adapter converts MCP tools to native BaseTool objects compatible with all CrewAI agents.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
from crewai_tools import MCPServerAdapter
from mcp import SseServerParameters

server_params = SseServerParameters(
    url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
)

with MCPServerAdapter(server_params) as mcp_tools:
    agent = Agent(
        role="DOD Contracts (FPDS) Analyst",
        goal="Access and analyze DOD Contracts (FPDS) data via MCP.",
        backstory="Expert analyst with direct DOD Contracts (FPDS) access.",
        tools=mcp_tools,
    )

    task = Task(
        description="List recent DOD Contracts (FPDS) transactions",
        agent=agent,
        expected_output="A summary of recent activity",
    )

    crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
    result = crew.kickoff()
    print(result)

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Common questions about DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP in CrewAI

You add the server URL to your agent's configuration. Once connected, your CrewAI agents can invoke `search_contracts` as part of their assigned tasks.

Yes, you provide a prompt that instructs the agent to use specific department IDs. The agent then manages the search parameters and handles the resulting data.

You can share the tool across your entire crew. One agent can perform the initial search, and another can analyze the results for bidding potential.

The server uses a zero-trust architecture. Your credentials and session data are never exposed outside the Vinkius-managed environment.

The tool retrieves structured XML entries from the FPDS system, specifically focusing on federal contract awards and associated metadata.

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