Simple & Fair API Terms

Developer-friendly terms for federal contracts data access

Effective Date: November 20, 2025

Simple, Fair Terms for Government Contracts Data Access

Unlike complex enterprise software, our federal contracts API has straightforward terms designed for developers and small businesses.

What You Get

GovCon API provides clean, structured access to federal contract opportunities and awards data:

  • Loading... active federal contracts from SAM.gov with full descriptions
  • Complete award data including winners, amounts, and contract details
  • 59+ structured fields per contract for easy integration
  • Historical data access - never archived or deleted
  • RESTful JSON API with comprehensive documentation

Transparent Pricing (No Sales Calls Required)

Free Trial

  • 14-day free trial with full access
  • 25 API requests per day
  • No credit card required

Paid Plans

  • Starter ($9/month): 500 requests/hour, CSV exports
  • Professional ($19/month): 2,000 requests/hour, advanced filters

What's Allowed

  • Building apps to help businesses find federal contract opportunities
  • Market research and competitive intelligence
  • Business intelligence dashboards and analytics
  • Integration with CRM systems and workflows
  • Reselling value-added services (with proper attribution)

What's Not Allowed

  • Exceeding rate limits or circumventing usage restrictions
  • Sharing API keys or creating multiple free accounts
  • Attempting to hack, reverse engineer, or abuse our systems
  • Using the service for illegal activities

Rate Limits & Fair Usage

Rate limits are generous and reset hourly:

  • Free Trial: 25 requests per day
  • Starter: 500 requests per hour
  • Professional: 2,000 requests per hour

Need higher limits? Contact us for enterprise pricing.

Data Source & Accuracy

All data comes from public government sources (SAM.gov) and is aggregated for easier access. While we maintain high data quality, always verify critical information with official sources before making business decisions.

Billing Made Simple

  • Monthly billing via Stripe (secure & trusted)
  • Cancel anytime - no contracts or termination fees
  • Immediate plan changes with prorated billing
  • Self-service billing portal for easy management

Privacy & Security

We collect minimal information (just your email), never sell your data, and log API usage only for billing and abuse prevention. Your privacy matters.

Support & Contact

Need help? We're here to support your success:

Legal Stuff (Keep It Simple)

By using our API, you agree to these terms. We may update them occasionally (we'll email you about important changes). The service is provided "as-is" - we're not liable for business decisions you make based on the data.

Disputes? Let's talk it out first. If needed, disputes are governed by U.S. federal law.

Ready to start building? Try our 14-day free trial - no credit card required!