# SBA.GOV Scraper | $5 / 1k | US Small Business Directory (`fatihtahta/sba-gov-scraper`) Actor

Scrape verified U.S. small-business data from SBA.gov including company names, certifications, NAICS, contacts, and capability statements. Perfect for vendor vetting, compliance sourcing, and lead generation. $5 per 1000 results.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/fatihtahta/sba-gov-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Fatih Tahta](https://apify.com/fatihtahta) (community)
- **Categories:** Lead generation, Automation, Developer tools
- **Stats:** 38 total users, 4 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 6 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $3.59 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

Actors are web data automations that power AI and operations. They run on the Apify platform to scrape websites, process data, connect APIs, and automate workflows.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.
The best way to integrate Actors is as follows.

- **AI agents and MCP clients** — the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/integrations/mcp.md) at `https://mcp.apify.com` (remote, streamable HTTP, OAuth on first use).
- **Agentic workflows and local Actor development** — [Agent Skills](https://apify.com/.well-known/agent-skills/index.json) with the [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): `npm install -g apify-cli`, then `apify login`.
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- **Any other language** — the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md).

For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt).

# README

## SBA.GOV Scraper | $5 / 1k | US Small Business Directory

### Overview

SBA.GOV Scraper captures structured business intelligence from the U.S. Small Business Administration's public directory. Each run compiles rich company profiles, certifications, locations, and contact context so you can evaluate vendors, partners, and competitors with confidence. The SBA directory is a trusted source for verified small businesses, making it ideal for compliance-sensitive sourcing and supplier diversity programs. This actor keeps the process fully automated, consistent, and fast—saving countless hours compared with manual lookups.

### Why Use This Actor

- **Market researchers & analysts** gain quick visibility into niche suppliers, certifications, and operational footprints across the United States.
- **Sales and partnership teams** build qualified lead lists anchored in government-backed credentials and detailed capability statements.
- **Developers & data teams** enrich internal databases, power dashboards, and maintain up-to-date directories without manual effort.
- **Procurement & supplier diversity leads** monitor certifications like WOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), and more to ensure programs stay compliant.

Typical use cases include lead generation, market mapping, vendor vetting, directory building, compliance reporting, and monitoring certification status changes. Every dataset is deduplicated by listing, letting you focus on insights instead of cleanup.

### Input Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Description | Default |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `queries` | Array of strings | One or more business identifiers (name, UEI, or CAGE code) to search for. Leave empty to explore broader results. | – |
| `states` | Array of strings | Select specific states or territories to limit the directory search. Leave empty to include the entire United States and territories. | `[]` (All locations) |
| `limit` | Integer | Maximum number of listings to save per input. Helps manage run size and costs. Minimum accepted value is 10. | `50000` |
| `proxyConfiguration` | Object | Connection preferences for running the actor. The default residential setup keeps discovery reliable. | Apify Residential proxy enabled |

### Example Input

```json
{
  "queries": ["lighting manufacturer", "RENOVA"],
  "states": ["RI - Rhode Island", "MA - Massachusetts"],
  "limit": 200,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}
```

### Example Output

```json
{
  "title": "DAY ONE INDUSTRIES INC",
  "entityDetailId": 90999,
  "profileUrl": "https://search.certifications.sba.gov/profile/90999",
  "dbaName": "RENOVA LIGHTING SYSTEMS",
  "uei": "QFMHGD6R6C35",
  "cageCode": "9LEY2",
  "samExtractCode": "A",
  "lastUpdated": "2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z",
  "contact": {
    "name": "JESSICA MULARSKI",
    "currentPrincipals": "Jessica Mularski - President; Jeremy Mularski - COO"
  },
  "websites": {
    "primary": "https://www.renova.com/",
    "additional": "https://www.renova.com/"
  },
  "location": {
    "city": "WARWICK",
    "state": "Rhode Island",
    "postalCode": "02886",
    "county": "Kent County",
    "fipsCode": "44003",
    "congressionalDistrict": "02",
    "combinedDistrict": "Rhode Island-02"
  },
  "naics": {
    "primary": "335132",
    "allCodes": [
      "332322",
      "332999",
      "335131",
      "335132",
      "335139",
      "335999"
    ]
  },
  "certifications": {
    "sba": [
      {
        "name": "WOSB",
        "active": true,
        "entranceDate": "August 29, 2025, 4:00 AM",
        "exitDate": "August 29, 2028, 4:00 AM",
        "pending": false,
        "suspended": false,
        "status": "Active"
      },
      {
        "name": "EDWOSB",
        "active": true,
        "entranceDate": "August 29, 2025, 4:00 AM",
        "exitDate": "August 29, 2028, 4:00 AM",
        "pending": false,
        "suspended": false,
        "status": "Active"
      }
    ],
    "self": [
      "Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business",
      "For Profit Organization",
      "Women-Owned Small Business",
      "Woman-Owned Business",
      "Manufacturer of Goods"
    ]
  },
  "keywords": [
    "women-owned",
    "lighting manufacturer",
    "linear lighting",
    "LED lighting"
  ],
  "business": {
    "yearEstablished": "2023",
    "exporterStatus": "W",
    "exportActivities": "Manufacturer",
    "exportObjective": "Sell our lighting to other countries"
  },
  "narrative": "Renova Lighting Systems is a women-owned, commercial lighting manufacturer...",
  "capabilitiesLink": "https://www.renova.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Capabilities-Statement-Lighting-1.pdf",
  "rankingScore": 0.1764069264069264,
  "publicDisplay": true,
  "publicDisplayLimited": false
}
```

- `title`, `dbaName`, `uei`, and `cageCode` identify the business.
- `contact` and `websites` hold communication touchpoints.
- `location` and `naics` clarify geography and industry coverage.
- `certifications` surfaces SBA programs alongside self-reported statuses.
- `keywords`, `business`, and `narrative` provide positioning context and export goals.
- `capabilitiesLink` offers supporting documents, while `rankingScore` and display flags mirror directory visibility.

### Notes & Limitations

Use this actor responsibly and in line with SBA.gov terms of service. Always respect privacy obligations, comply with applicable regulations, and verify any critical data before acting on it. Pricing is usage-based: $5 per 1,000 records successfully saved to the dataset.

### Support

Questions or custom needs? Open an issue on the **Issues** tab of the actor page in Apify Console and it will be resolved around the clock.

Happy Scraping,

- Fatih

# Actor input Schema

## `queries` (type: `array`):

Paste a search keyword to filter the results. eg. Mollie's Cookies

## `states` (type: `array`):

Choose every state you want to include in the search. Leave empty to search across the entire United States.

## `limit` (type: `integer`):

Stop the run after this number of listings has been saved per input.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

The default Apify Residential proxy keeps the scraper reliable.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "states": [],
  "limit": 50000,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ]
  }
}
```

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("fatihtahta/sba-gov-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("fatihtahta/sba-gov-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{}' |
apify call fatihtahta/sba-gov-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fatihtahta/sba-gov-scraper",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/T2iK59wqz4bdYHme5/builds/Qo1ErMUgXUgpmcfk9/openapi.json