DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP Server for AutoGenGive AutoGen instant access to 1 tools to Search Contracts
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add DOD Contracts (FPDS) as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
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The DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP Server for AutoGen is a standout in the Data Analytics category — giving your AI agent 1 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
import asyncio
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with McpWorkbench(
server_params={"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"},
transport="streamable_http",
) as workbench:
tools = await workbench.list_tools()
agent = AssistantAgent(
name="dod_contracts_fpds_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with DOD Contracts (FPDS). "
"1 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP Server
Connect your AI agent to the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) to monitor government spending and analyze contract awards in real-time.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use DOD Contracts (FPDS) tools. Connect 1 tools through Vinkius and assign role-based access. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates, with optional human-in-the-loop approval for sensitive operations.
What you can do
- Contract Search — Query the massive database of federal procurement actions using standard FPDS search syntax.
- DOD Targeting — Specifically isolate Department of Defense data by filtering for Department ID '9700' or Agency Code '9700'.
- Market Intelligence — Track vendor performance, identify upcoming procurement trends, and analyze historical spending patterns.
- Pagination Support — Navigate through large result sets using the start parameter to fetch data in batches of 10.
The DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP Server exposes 1 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 1 DOD Contracts (FPDS) tools available for AutoGen
When AutoGen connects to DOD Contracts (FPDS) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning federal-procurement, government-contracts, defense-spending, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Search contracts on DOD Contracts (FPDS)
To target DOD contracts, include DEPARTMENT_ID:"9700" or AGENCY_CODE:"9700" in the sQuery parameter. Returns XML data containing contract entries. Search federal contracts via FPDS Atom Feed
Connect DOD Contracts (FPDS) to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to wire DOD Contracts (FPDS) into AutoGen. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install AutoGen
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Replace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenIntegrate into workflow
Explore tools
Why Use AutoGen with the DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with DOD Contracts (FPDS) through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use DOD Contracts (FPDS) tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign DOD Contracts (FPDS) tool access to specific agents. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates
Human-in-the-loop support: agents can pause for human approval before executing sensitive DOD Contracts (FPDS) tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes DOD Contracts (FPDS) tool responses in an isolated environment
DOD Contracts (FPDS) + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries DOD Contracts (FPDS) while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from DOD Contracts (FPDS), a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using DOD Contracts (FPDS) data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process DOD Contracts (FPDS) responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Example Prompts for DOD Contracts (FPDS) in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with DOD Contracts (FPDS) immediately.
"Search for DOD contracts related to 'cybersecurity' using search_contracts."
"Find federal contracts for 'Lockheed Martin' using search_contracts."
"Get the next 10 results for the DOD 'cloud services' search using search_contracts with start=10."
Troubleshooting DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting DOD Contracts (FPDS) to AutoGen through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"DOD Contracts (FPDS) + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP Server with AutoGen.
How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?
Can different agents have different MCP tool access?
Does AutoGen support human approval for tool calls?
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