• ELIGIBLE
  • INELIGIBLE
  • DATA GAP
  • HUMAN

How to verify small business eligibility with your AI

Connect the SBA MCP to your agent to run instant size standard checks. Once connected, your AI handles the math and the lookup.

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Short answer

Can my AI check if a business is small enough for federal programs?

Yes. Your AI uses the SBA MCP to cross-reference a company's NAICS code and annual revenue against federal size standards. You'll get a clear determination based on current SBA thresholds. Here is how the process works.

The results of a check

Where the data lands

The AI processes the input and delivers one of these four outcomes.

ELIGIBLE

Small business status confirmed

The AI confirms the company meets the specific NAICS size standard. You get a clear green light for federal contracting or programs.

INELIGIBLE

Size standard exceeded

The AI identifies that the company's revenue or employee count exceeds the threshold for its NAICS code. You'll see exactly where it failed the check.

DATA GAP

Missing required information

The AI flags if the provided NAICS code or revenue data is insufficient to make a determination. You'll know what's missing to finish the check.

HUMAN

Manual review needed

If the data is ambiguous or falls into a gray area, the AI hands the case to you. You decide how to proceed with the final verification.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI takes raw company details and runs them through the SBA's logic.

  1. Identify the NAICS code

    The AI looks at the company's primary business activity to find the correct North American Industry Classification System code.

    check_small_business_status

  2. Analyze revenue and headcount

    Your agent compares the company's reported annual receipts and employee numbers against the specific thresholds for that industry.

    check_small_business_status

  3. Calculate size standard

    The AI determines if the business qualifies as a small entity under the specific federal rules for its sector.

    check_small_business_status

  4. Report the result

    The AI provides a final answer on whether the business meets the requirements for the requested program.

    check_small_business_status

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the check immediately.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed info with your actual company data.

SBA (Small Business Administration) Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3zXPSxluwE60eOdUvOZaUBoC4TxOEpFfr1FBxSpV/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — SBA (Small Business Administration) capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sba-small-business-administration-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3zXPSxluwE60eOdUvOZaUBoC4TxOEpFfr1FBxSpV/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Check if this company is a small business: [Company Name], NAICS [Code], Revenue $[Amount].

  • Does a company with $[Amount] in revenue and NAICS [Code] qualify as a small business?

  • Verify the small business status for the entity in this spreadsheet: [Link to Sheet].

  • Run a size standard check for a firm in the [Industry Name] sector with $[Amount] in annual receipts.

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FAQ

How the verification behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change a company's official SBA status?

    No. The AI only reads data and performs checks. It cannot modify official federal records.

  • 02

    What happens if I don't know the NAICS code?

    You can provide a description of the business, and the AI will attempt to identify the correct code before running the check.

  • 03

    Does the AI handle the actual application for federal contracts?

    No. The AI only verifies eligibility. You must handle the actual application process yourself.

  • 04

    Can the AI verify status for multiple companies at once?

    Yes, if you provide a list or a spreadsheet containing the necessary data for each entity.

  • 05

    Is the revenue data I provide used to update government databases?

    No. The AI uses the data you provide only for the immediate calculation. It does not write to any external databases.

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