Awardopedia MCP Server

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Local serverstdioPython

What is the Awardopedia MCP Server?

Search federal government contract opportunities from SAM.gov via Claude

What it actually does

Free, searchable interface for U.S. federal contract award data sourced from USASpending.gov.

Configuration

  • Node.js 20+ - PostgreSQL 15+ - Python 3.10+ (for data sync scripts)

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Awardopedia MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "awardopedia": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "npm"],
      "env": {
        "DATABASE_URL": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

  • Node.js 20+ - PostgreSQL 15+ - Python 3.10+ (for data sync scripts)
VariableDescriptionRequired
DATABASE_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Awardopedia to Prerequisites.”
  • “Use Awardopedia to Setup.”

Frequently asked questions

Search federal government contract opportunities from SAM.gov via Claude Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.