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

Q: Does the server require specific configuration in Windsurf?

You just add the server endpoint to your mcpconfig.json file. Once you refresh the MCP panel, Windsurf auto-discovers the tools and makes them available for your agent.

Use the DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP Server with Windsurf to pull live procurement data directly into your coding workflow.

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Fetch DOD contract data automatically

Cascade uses the `search_contracts` tool to grab raw contract records from the FPDS Atom feed. You define the search parameters, and the agent pulls the XML payloads directly into your context window. Stop wasting time on manual site navigation. Once the data hits your workspace, Windsurf processes the findings so you can build your analysis without leaving the IDE.

Target defense spending with precision

Set your sQuery to include DEPARTMENT_ID:"9700" to focus exclusively on DOD procurement. This ensures your search results reflect actual defense department activity rather than broad federal noise. Windsurf chains this discovery phase with your follow-up tasks. You get clean, filtered contract intelligence ready for immediate integration into your codebase.

Analyze historical procurement trends

The `search_contracts` tool provides a consistent interface for querying past award data. You can trace spending cycles by parsing the XML entries returned through the MCP protocol. Keep your logic grounded in authoritative federal data. Windsurf handles the connection and the output parsing, letting you focus on identifying shifts in defense contracting strategy.

Setup guide

Set up DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my DOD Contracts (FPDS) payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the DOD Contracts (FPDS) tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dod-contracts-fpds-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP in Windsurf

You pass the department ID directly into the sQuery parameter of the `search_contracts` tool. Windsurf executes this search and displays the raw XML result in your chat panel for immediate review.

Yes, Cascade handles the heavy lifting by reading the feed output and generating code based on the returned entries. It transforms the XML structure into usable formats for your specific project needs.

The feed relies on the standard federal reporting schedule which includes a 90-day lag for DOD awards. You get the most accurate historical data available, but be aware that recent awards may not appear instantly.

You just add the server endpoint to your mcp_config.json file. Once you refresh the MCP panel, Windsurf auto-discovers the tools and makes them available for your agent.

Your queries stay local to your machine and the Vinkius infrastructure. The server only transmits the specific contract XML files you request, ensuring no unauthorized access to your search history.

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