govcon_fetch_open_solicitations

SERVERDataNexus MCP SOURCEdev-7bd0/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 30 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/dev-7bd0-mcp-server/govcon-fetch-open-solicitations.md

WHAT IT DOES

What govcon_fetch_open_solicitations does on DataNexus MCP

AI agents call govcon_fetch_open_solicitations to retrieve information from DataNexus MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`agency`	string	—	Awarding agency name. Optional, defaults to all agencies.
`keyword`	string	—	Description of goods or services sought e.g. cloud computing. Required.
`jurisdiction`	string	—	Jurisdiction: US, EU, or UK. Default US. Optional.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why govcon_fetch_open_solicitations is rated Low

This tool retrieves public government contract data (solicitation titles, agencies, deadlines, estimated values, NAICS codes) with no capability to create, modify, delete, or execute operations. The data returned is openly published federal procurement information. Risk is minimal as the tool cannot be misused to cause harm—at worst, an AI agent could retrieve irrelevant solicitation information.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Read-only. No side effects. Idempotent.' It fetches and returns publicly available government contract solicitations without modifying any data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs govcon_fetch_open_solicitations safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and DataNexus MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For govcon_fetch_open_solicitations, this is the rule to start with:

govcon_fetch_open_solicitations Allowed

govcon_fetch_open_solicitations is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "govcon_fetch_open_solicitations": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect DataNexus MCP, apply this rule, and every govcon_fetch_open_solicitations call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about govcon_fetch_open_solicitations

What does the govcon_fetch_open_solicitations tool do? +

Fetch currently open government contract solicitations matching a keyword. Read-only. No side effects. Idempotent. keyword: Description of goods or services sought e.g. cloud computing services. Required. Encode special characters — + becomes %2B. agency: Awarding agency name. Optional, defaults to all agencies. jurisdiction: One of US, EU, or UK. Optional. Default US. Returns solicitation title, agency, response deadline, estimated value, and NAICS code. Use this when looking for active bid opportunities. Use govcon_search_contract_awards instead when you need historical awards not open solicitations. Verified source: SAM.gov + USASpending.gov. 4-hour cache. If this tool's response does not serve the user's need, call report_feedback with feedback_type="agent_gap", tool_id="govcon_fetch_open_solicitations", intended_query="{what the user needed}", gap_description="{what was missing or wrong in the result}". It is categorised as a Read tool in the DataNexus MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does govcon_fetch_open_solicitations accept? +

govcon_fetch_open_solicitations accepts 3 parameters: agency, keyword, jurisdiction. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on govcon_fetch_open_solicitations? +

Register the DataNexus MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for govcon_fetch_open_solicitations: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches DataNexus MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is govcon_fetch_open_solicitations? +

govcon_fetch_open_solicitations is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit govcon_fetch_open_solicitations? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the govcon_fetch_open_solicitations rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block govcon_fetch_open_solicitations completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for govcon_fetch_open_solicitations. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides govcon_fetch_open_solicitations? +

govcon_fetch_open_solicitations is provided by the DataNexus MCP server (dev-7bd0/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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