search_grant_awards
Search 4M+ federal prime grant awards and subgrant awards. Use **awardType** to select between prime grants or subgrants. Filter by awardee, agency, CFDA program number, modification date, or saved search criteria. Returns award details including obligation amounts, federal/non-federal funding, performance periods, and program references.
get_documents
Retrieve documents associated with a specific opportunity. Returns document metadata and time-limited download URLs for RFPs, federal schedules, protest decisions, and other related files. The **relatedKey** can be found in the `document_path` field of opportunity results.
search_opportunities
Search federal contract opportunities (SAM.gov), DLA/DIBBS opportunities, state and local (SLED) opportunities, grant opportunities, and SBIR opportunities. Use **sourceType** to filter by source. Combine with a **searchId** from a saved HigherGov search to replicate complex search criteria. Results include title, description, agency info, due dates, NAICS/PSC codes, estimated values, and contact information.
search_agencies
Search 3K+ federal and state/local government agencies with hierarchy data. Look up a specific agency by its HigherGov key, or browse the full agency list. Returns agency name, abbreviation, type, defense flag, and organizational hierarchy levels.
search_people
Search 130K+ government buyer contacts and contractor personnel records. Look up contacts by email address. Supports relationship-building and outreach efforts for government contracting business development.
search_contract_awards
Search 61M+ federal prime contract awards, IDV (Indefinite Delivery Vehicle) awards, and subcontract awards. Use **awardType** to select between prime contracts, IDVs, or subcontracts. Filter by awardee, agency, NAICS/PSC codes, contract vehicle, modification date, or saved search criteria. Useful for competitive analysis, incumbent identification, and market research.
search_state_local_contracts
Search state and local (SLED) government contract awards. Filter by captured date, contract start/end dates, or saved HigherGov search criteria. Useful for identifying state and local government contracting opportunities and analyzing market activity outside federal procurement.
lookup_codes
Look up NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) codes, PSC (Product Service Codes), and grant program (CFDA/Assistance Listing) details. Use this to resolve code descriptions or find the right code for filtering other searches.
search_awardees
Search 1.5M+ government contractor and grant recipient profiles registered in SAM and DSBS. Look up awardees by UEI, CAGE code, parent company, or NAICS code. Returns company details including legal names, addresses, business type classifications, NAICS/PSC codes, and subsidiary relationships. Also supports querying mentor-protege and teaming partnership relationships between awardees.
search_contract_vehicles
Search 4K+ federal multi-award contract vehicles including GSA Schedules, GWACs, BPAs, and other vehicles. Look up a specific vehicle by key or browse the full list. Useful for identifying vehicle opportunities and analyzing contract vehicle usage.
search_nsn
Research National Stock Numbers by NSN, supplier CAGE code, or manufacturer part number. Returns available nomenclature, prices, suppliers, and award information for defense procurement research.
search_pursuits
Read pursuit records belonging to the connected HigherGov account, including available pipeline, stage, owner, estimated value, deadlines, notes, tasks, and related opportunities. Use search_opportunities to research public government opportunities.