BidSparq

Name: BidSparq
Author: bidsparq

by bidsparqversion 0.3.5i★ –iComputer or cloud

Registry namecom.bidsparq/mcp

Install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

55 tools for federal/state/local RFPs, awards, vendors, contact graph, contract vehicles, pursuits.

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What you can do with it

We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.

Connection: Computer or cloud
Transport: stdio, Streamable HTTP
Category: Other
You need to fill in: BIDSPARQ_API_KEY

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
Runs on the maker’s server: what you ask it goes through their server.
You fill in yourself: BIDSPARQ_API_KEY, BIDSPARQ_BASE_URL

Values marked secret are keys to your account. Never share them or paste them into a chat.

You need

Runs in the cloudNothing to install; it connects over the internet
npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Works in Claude on the web, desktop and mobile:

Open Settings → Connectors
Press Add custom connector
Paste the address below and press Add
If it asks you to sign in, sign in with the maker

https://bidsparq.com/mcp

Or run it on your computer

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bidsparq": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "bidsparq-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BIDSPARQ_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "BIDSPARQ_BASE_URL": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add --transport http bidsparq https://bidsparq.com/mcp

Or run it on your computer

claude mcp add bidsparq --env BIDSPARQ_API_KEY=your-value --env BIDSPARQ_BASE_URL=your-value -- npx -y bidsparq-mcp-server

Fill in the empty values before running it.

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bidsparq": {
      "url": "https://bidsparq.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Or run it on your computer

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bidsparq": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "bidsparq-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BIDSPARQ_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "BIDSPARQ_BASE_URL": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "bidsparq": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://bidsparq.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Or run it on your computer

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "bidsparq": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "bidsparq-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BIDSPARQ_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "BIDSPARQ_BASE_URL": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

ChatGPT connects only to servers on the internet:

Open ChatGPT on the web → Settings → Connectors (Apps)
Press Create or Add (some plans need Developer mode under Advanced first)
Paste the address below, give it a name and save
If it asks you to sign in, sign in with the maker

https://bidsparq.com/mcp

Menu names can differ slightly by plan and over time.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

Values you fill in

BIDSPARQ_API_KEY secret required env
Your bsq_live_... API key from https://bidsparq.com/settings/api-keys
BIDSPARQ_BASE_URL env
Override the API base URL (defaults to https://bidsparq.com)

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

What it can do

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Basic checksi

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✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified against the domain bidsparq.com (the registry checks domain ownership)
… Not checked yet
Still maintained
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
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Has a licence
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Endpoint responds
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Sign-in with OAuth
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No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
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Compared with others in Otheri

More stars than 0% of the other 32564 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 66% of the other 32564 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 32564 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is BidSparq safe?

It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

You need to fill in: BIDSPARQ_API_KEY

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

Either way works: install it on your computer or connect to the cloud version.

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (0.3.5) reached the registry 19 days ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. It connects by URL, so apps that accept remote MCP servers work too, such as ChatGPT in developer mode.

What can I use instead?

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bidsparq-mcp-server

Query BidSparq's federal RFP, subaward, pricing, and vendor data from Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Cline, and any other MCP-compatible AI client.

Pro Max plan required. Get one at bidsparq.com/plan.

What you get

Find primes who hire subcontractors in your NAICS (102K+ FFATA subaward records, 18-month window)
Pricing percentiles (p25 / median / p75) + agency average + year-over-year trend
Wired-RFP detection (brand-name lock, intent-to-award, thin PWS, competitor-specific language)
Hybrid RFP search (keyword + semantic + full-text PDF) across 130+ sources
Past contract awards, recompete tracking, agency profiles, seasonal patterns
SAM-registered vendor lookup (NAICS, set-asides, certifications, UEI, location)
Buyer-side procurement-officer contact graph (Beacon-equivalent): find contacts at a given agency, deep-dive on any contact's posting history (85,978 procurement officers from real solicitation activity)
Federal contract vehicle intelligence: 60,000+ active GWACs, GSA Schedules / FSS, BPAs, IDCs, BOAs — search by NAICS, agency, set-aside, vehicle type; get personalized recommendations; track expiration windows as recompete signals

All 55 tools available from your AI client. Unlimited usage on Pro Max subject to fair-use limits (per-minute / per-hour / daily cost), shared with in-app chat.

Install

1. Get an API key

bidsparq.com/settings/api-keys → Create Key → copy the bsq_live_... value.

2. Add to your MCP client

Claude Desktop

Edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (Windows):

"mcpServers": { "bidsparq": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "bidsparq-mcp-server"], "env": { "BIDSPARQ_API_KEY": "bsq_live_..." } } } }

Restart Claude Desktop.

Claude Code (CLI)

Add to .mcp.json in your project (or ~/.claude/mcp.json globally):

"mcpServers": { "bidsparq": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "bidsparq-mcp-server"], "env": { "BIDSPARQ_API_KEY": "bsq_live_..." } } } }

Cursor

Edit .cursor/mcp.json in your project:

"mcpServers": { "bidsparq": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "bidsparq-mcp-server"], "env": { "BIDSPARQ_API_KEY": "bsq_live_..." } } } }

Cline / RooCode / Continue

Same JSON shape — refer to your extension's MCP config docs and paste the snippet above.

Try it

After install, ask your AI client:

*"Find me primes who hire subs in NAICS 541512"*
*"What's the typical award amount for VA software contracts?"*
*"Show me wired RFPs in defense IT so I know what to avoid"*
*"What contracts are coming up for recompete in cybersecurity?"*
*"Tell me about NASA's buying patterns"*
*"Find HUBZone businesses in Texas for NAICS 541512"*

Configuration

Env var	Required	Default	Notes
`BIDSPARQ_API_KEY`	yes	—	`bsq_live_...` from your settings page
`BIDSPARQ_BASE_URL`	no	`https://bidsparq.com`	Override for self-hosted / staging

Troubleshooting

`Invalid BIDSPARQ_API_KEY` — Key is wrong, expired, or revoked. Create a new one in your settings.
`Pro Max plan required` — Upgrade at bidsparq.com/plan.
`Rate limit exceeded` — Pro Max has fair-use limits to protect against runaway scripts (per-minute: 60, per-hour: 500, daily cost cap). The 429 response includes a Retry-After header. Most users will never see this; if you do, slow your loop or contact support.
`BidSparq MCP is not yet enabled in your account` — MCP is in staged rollout. Email hello@bidsparq.com for early access.

Privacy

The MCP server only sends data you explicitly query for (NAICS, agency names, search terms).
Your conversations stay in your AI client — BidSparq sees only the tool calls.
API keys are bcrypt-hashed at rest; only the first 12 chars (bsq_live_xxx) are visible after creation.

License

MIT. Source: https://github.com/bidsparq/bidsparq-mcp-server

BidSparq

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

Or run it on your computer

Or run it on your computer

Or run it on your computer

Or run it on your computer

Values you fill in

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Compared with others in Otheri

Common questions

Alternatives

Spec Driven Development

Remote Desktop Commander

Tools MCP

README from the maker

bidsparq-mcp-server

What you get

Install

1. Get an API key

2. Add to your MCP client

Claude Desktop

Claude Code (CLI)

Cursor

Cline / RooCode / Continue

Try it

Configuration

Troubleshooting

Privacy

License