# HigherGov MCP MCP > HigherGov tracks government contracts, grants, and procurement opportunities using structured data retrieval. It lets you search federal, state, and local RFPs by keyword or filter. You can also analyze past contract awards, track spending trends across agencies, and pull specific documents directly into your chat window. ## Overview - **Category:** sales-automation - **Price:** Free - **Tags:** government-contracts, procurement, market-intelligence, grant-tracking, business-development, public-sector ## Description Managing the public sector market is a huge pain point. Trying to piece together what's available—from small grants in Florida to massive federal RFPs—used to mean hours of clicking through confusing government websites. Now, you connect your agent through Vinkius and take full control. You can ask it to find all current opportunities related to 'Cybersecurity' in Washington state or pull up every grant award made by a specific agency. It goes beyond just listing; you can analyze past contract awards to see who won money and from which department, giving you real market intelligence instantly. Your AI client acts like a dedicated B2G analyst, pulling data points, documents, and details on agencies and decision-makers right where you're working. ## Tools ### get_agency Retrieves detailed information about a specified government agency. ### get_awardee Gets specific details on any company or organization that received funding. ### get_contract Retrieves detailed information about a single contract award. ### get_documents Pulls specific opportunity documents, attachments, and RFPs for review. ### get_grant Retrieves detailed information about a specific grant award. ### get_opportunity Gets full details on an active government contract opportunity listing. ### list_agencies Lists and retrieves names of various government agencies by jurisdiction or category. ### list_awardees Provides a list of companies or organizations that have won government funding awards. ### list_contracts Generates a comprehensive list of past and current government contract awards. ### list_grants Provides a full listing of awarded government grants by year or state. ### list_opportunities Lists all current and upcoming federal contract opportunities for you to review. ### search_by_id Performs a targeted search using a unique HigherGov Search ID. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find all current federal opportunities related to 'Cybersecurity' in Washington. ``` **Response:** ``` Searching federal solicitations... I found 3 active opportunities for 'Cybersecurity' in WA. The largest is a NIST solicitation for 'Zero Trust Architecture Support' (ID: NIST-2026-001). Would you like to see the document list for this RFP? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me recent contract awards for 'Lockheed Martin'. ``` **Response:** ``` Retrieving Lockheed Martin awards... In the last quarter, they were awarded 5 major contracts totaling $1.2B, primarily with the DoD. Notable projects include 'F-35 Sustainment' and 'Satellite Navigation Upgrades'. Should I detail the agency spend for these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` List all grant awards in the state of 'Florida' for 2026. ``` **Response:** ``` Scanning grant awards for Florida... I found 12 awarded grants so far in 2026. The most frequent agency is HHS, focusing on 'Community Health' and 'Infrastructure Development'. Would you like the list of recipient organizations? ``` ## Capabilities ### Search for active opportunities Find current federal, state, or local contract solicitations using precise filters and keywords. ### Analyze historical spending data Review past grant awards or contract wins to understand market trends, agency priorities, and competitor activity. ### Research government entities Get detailed profiles on specific agencies, companies that have won contracts, or key decision-makers. ### Retrieve necessary documentation Access and pull attachments, RFPs, and full solicitations directly from the opportunity records. ### Monitor specific sectors Track upcoming funding cycles or follow specific government agencies for real-time intelligence updates. ## Use Cases ### A competitor just landed a big contract. You need to know who they are and how much money they took. You run `list_contracts` to find the award, then use `get_awardee` to get their profile, letting you prep an educated counter-pitch. ### We need grant data for a new state initiative. Instead of calling three different funding departments, you run `list_grants` and filter by the state and year. You can then use `get_grant` to analyze specific award recipients in that sector. ### We have a vague idea about a market need. You start broad: 'What's happening with cybersecurity in federal contracts?' Your agent uses `list_opportunities` and filters by keywords, providing immediate RFPs you can focus on. ### We found an old document ID we need context for. You use the specific search tool, `search_by_id`, to pull up a historical record. Then, with that ID, you call `get_documents` to retrieve the original attachment. ## Benefits - Stop wasting time sifting through PDFs. With `get_documents`, you can have the full RFP or solicitation attached directly in your conversation thread, ready for review. - Understand who's winning money. Instead of guessing market trends, run a query using `list_contracts` to see exactly which companies won major awards and from what agency. - Target your pitch perfectly. Use `get_agency` or `list_agencies` to understand the specific mandates and funding priorities of a government body before making contact. - Track funding over time. Don't just look at current openings; run `list_grants` to see historical award data for states like Florida, helping you pinpoint consistent funding sources. - Drill down into details. When you find an opportunity ID, use `get_opportunity` to pull the complete context—details on scope, budget, and deadlines—in one go. ## How It Works The bottom line is, instead of navigating complex government portals, you just talk to your AI client and it handles the deep data retrieval itself. 1. Subscribe to this MCP and retrieve your API Key from the HigherGov dashboard. 2. Connect that key to any compatible agent client, like Claude or Cursor. 3. Tell your agent exactly what you need—for example, 'List all grants in 2026 for healthcare.' The agent executes the request using the specialized tools. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How do I find all current contract solicitations using list_opportunities?** You use `list_opportunities` and provide filters for the scope (e.g., 'federal' or 'state'). This tool pulls a comprehensive list of currently open RFPs, letting you know exactly where to focus your efforts right now. **What is the difference between get_awardee and list_awardees?** `list_awardees` gives you a broad directory of every company that has won money. `get_awardee` lets you deep-dive into one specific company's profile to see details about their past wins. **Can I retrieve the actual PDF documents with get_documents?** Yes, but you need context first. You must provide an Opportunity ID or Contract ID before calling `get_documents`. This ensures the tool knows which specific file set to pull for you. **Do I have to use search_by_id for every lookup?** No, not always. Use `search_by_id` if you already have a unique ID number from another source. Otherwise, start by listing the records using tools like `list_contracts`. **When I use the tool `list_agencies`, what types of government bodies can I search for?** The MCP supports listing federal, state, and local agencies. You get detailed profiles that include their mission statement, primary focus area, and contact information. **If I use `list_contracts`, how do I narrow down the results by specific keywords or industries?** You can filter contract listings using structured parameters for industry codes, geographic location, and specific keywords. This allows you to focus your search beyond just a simple chronological list. **After running `list_grants`, what steps do I take to get detailed information on one of those grants?** You must pass the ID of a specific grant award to the `get_grant` tool. This action retrieves all associated documentation, funding amounts, and recipient details for that single item. **What is the best way to check if an organization I found using `list_awardees` has won multiple contracts?** First, get the awardee's ID from the list. Then, you can use that specific ID with tools like `list_contracts` or `list_grants` to pull a comprehensive record of all their past awards. **Can I search for contract opportunities by industry code (NAICS)?** Yes! You can use industry codes like NAICS as parameters in the `list_opportunities` and `list_contracts` tools to precisely target your market sector. **How do I retrieve solicitation documents for an opportunity?** First, use the `get_opportunity` tool to find document paths. Then, use the `get_documents` tool with the opportunity ID to retrieve secure, temporary download links. **Does the integration allow monitoring competitor awards?** Absolutely. You can search past awards by company name or unique identifier using the `list_contracts` tool to understand your competitors' government footprint.