Allows searching and retrieving NASA-funded SBIR and STTR research and development awards, providing access to funding statistics, project abstracts, and firm details for small businesses in the aeronautics and space sectors.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@SBA MCP ServerFind recent NASA SBIR awards related to satellite technology"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
SBA (Small Business Administration) MCP Server
Access SBA small business size standards and SBIR/STTR data (federal R&D funding for small businesses).
Data Available
Size Standards - Revenue/employee thresholds that define "small business" by NAICS code
SBIR Firms - Small businesses receiving federal R&D funding
SBIR Awards - Federal R&D contracts awarded to small businesses
Setup
No API key required. Add to your MCP config:
Tools
get_size_standards
Look up SBA size standards by NAICS code or industry keyword.
Parameter | Required | Description |
naicsCode | No | NAICS code (e.g., "541511"). Can be partial for broader search |
industry | No | Industry keyword (e.g., "software", "construction") |
Example: Find size standards for software companies
Returns: NAICS code, industry description, size threshold (revenue or employees)
check_size_standard
Check if a business qualifies as "small" under SBA standards.
Parameter | Required | Description |
naicsCode | Yes | NAICS code for the industry |
annualRevenue | No | Annual revenue in millions (e.g., 15.5 for $15.5M) |
employeeCount | No | Number of employees |
Example: Check if a software company with $20M revenue qualifies
search_sbir_firms
Search SBIR/STTR firms (innovative small businesses with federal R&D funding).
Parameter | Required | Description |
keyword | No | Search keyword |
name | No | Company name |
state | No | State abbreviation (e.g., "CA") |
womanOwned | No | Filter for woman-owned (true/false) |
hubzone | No | Filter for HUBZone businesses (true/false) |
limit | No | Max results (default 50, max 5000) |
Example: Find woman-owned tech firms in California
search_sbir_awards
Search SBIR/STTR awards (federal R&D contracts).
Parameter | Required | Description |
firm | No | Company name |
keyword | No | Keyword in award title/abstract |
agency | No | Funding agency (DOD, NASA, NIH, NSF, DOE, etc.) |
year | No | Award year (e.g., "2024") |
state | No | State abbreviation |
phase | No | SBIR phase: "1" (feasibility), "2" (development), "3" (commercialization) |
limit | No | Max results (default 50, max 5000) |
Example: Find NASA awards in 2024
get_sbir_firm_details
Get detailed information about a specific SBIR firm including their awards.
Parameter | Required | Description |
name | Yes | Exact company name |
sbir_stats
Get aggregate SBIR/STTR statistics.
Parameter | Required | Description |
type | Yes | "firms" or "awards" |
state | No | State filter |
agency | No | Agency filter (for awards) |
year | No | Year filter (for awards) |
Example: Get firm statistics by state
SBIR Funding Agencies
Agency | Focus |
DOD | Defense technology |
NASA | Space and aeronautics |
NIH | Health and biomedical |
NSF | Science and engineering |
DOE | Energy technology |
USDA | Agricultural innovation |
Rate Limits
Size Standards API: No strict limit
SBIR API: Rate limited (has exponential backoff built in)
Note: The SBIR API has strict rate limits. If you receive rate limit errors, wait a few minutes before retrying.
Documentation
Size Standards: https://www.sba.gov/size-standards/
SBIR API: https://www.sbir.gov/api
SBIR Data: https://www.sbir.gov/data-resources