Terms of Service

GovCon API gives you programmatic access to federal procurement data: contract opportunities, awards, subawards, the SAM entity registry, exclusions, and contracting-officer contacts, sourced from SAM.gov, FPDS, and USAspending. We collect and refresh it regularly; the current freshness of each source is shown live on the data page. That gives you broad, reliable coverage without wrestling with government data systems yourself.

See our pricing page for current plans and features.

We encourage you to use GovCon API for building tools that help businesses find opportunities, market research, competitive intelligence, and any integration that makes federal contracting data more useful.

The following are not permitted: reselling or redistributing our curated data as a competing service; sharing an API key across different organizations; and bulk extraction, meaning paginating or scripting through the endpoints to copy, mirror, or reconstruct all or a substantial portion of the dataset. The search endpoints are built for filtered, targeted queries, not for downloading the database.

Bulk mirroring degrades performance and reliability for every other customer, and we actively monitor for it. If we detect bulk extraction or database mirroring on an account, we may throttle, suspend, or permanently revoke the associated API keys at our discretion and without a refund. We will usually reach out first, but we are not obligated to.

If you have a legitimate need for bulk data, for AI/ML training, large-scale exports, or a full dataset, reach out first and we'll set you up with the right plan. That keeps the service fast for everyone.

Free Trial: 100 / day for 14 days.

Developer: 1,000 / hour.

Pro: 1,000 / hour with full intelligence-tier endpoints.

We strive to keep response times fast for every customer. Each endpoint is designed for a specific purpose. Search is intended for filtered queries, not full-database extraction. Usage outside the intended purpose may be subject to limits.

If you hit your limit you'll get a standard HTTP 429 response. Need more capacity? Let us know. We can discuss custom limits or bulk datasets.

All the data in our system originates from public U.S. government systems: SAM.gov, FPDS, and USAspending, the official, authoritative sources for federal procurement information. We mirror it using several collection and cross-checking methods, but the original data is published and controlled entirely by the U.S. government.

Because we depend on upstream government systems, changes on their end (data format updates, outages, API access changes) may temporarily affect what we can deliver. When that happens, we work to restore full coverage as quickly as possible.

For any opportunity you plan to bid on, we recommend confirming the details directly on SAM.gov before submitting a response.

GovCon API is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any U.S. government agency. We are an independent service that makes federal procurement data more accessible to developers.

Cancellation. Cancel anytime through the billing portal. You keep access through the end of your current billing period.

Refunds. We handle refunds on a case-by-case basis. If you feel you didn't get what you paid for, just ask. We'd rather make it right than lose your trust.

Plan changes. Upgrades take effect immediately with prorated billing. Downgrades apply at the next billing cycle.

Payment failures. Failed payments may result in service suspension. We'll try to reach you by email first.

Price changes. We give at least 30 days notice. Existing customers get grandfathered or a promo code. No surprises.

We collect minimal information (just your email), never sell your data, and log API usage only for billing and abuse prevention. See the privacy policy for the full detail.

Found a data mismatch? Have a feature suggestion? Something not working the way you expected? Reach out at [email protected] or via live chat when available. We typically respond within 24 hours on business days.

Honest feedback helps us build a better product, and if something's wrong, we want the chance to fix it.

By using GovCon API, you agree to these terms.

Your decisions are yours

GovCon API is strictly an informational service. We provide data to help you find and evaluate federal contracting opportunities, but we do not guarantee its accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. What you do with that data is entirely your responsibility. Always verify details against the official government source before acting on anything you find through our API. We are not a business advisor, and our service does not constitute professional advice of any kind.

No warranties

GovCon API is provided "as is" and "as available." We work hard to keep things running smoothly, but we can't guarantee the service will be uninterrupted or that our data will match the government's records at any given moment. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, GovCon API and its operator shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits, lost contracts, missed bidding opportunities, loss of business, or costs of procuring substitute services, arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) our service, regardless of the theory of liability.

Our total aggregate liability for all claims related to the service shall not exceed the fees you actually paid us in the twelve (12) months before the claim arose.

Indemnification

You agree to hold harmless GovCon API, its operator, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from your use of the service or any violation of these terms.

Disputes

If there's a problem, email us first. We'd genuinely rather work it out. If we can't resolve things informally within 30 days, either party may pursue binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware. Any litigation not subject to arbitration shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Delaware.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms occasionally. If we make a significant change, we'll email you. Continued use of the service after changes take effect means you accept the updated terms.