# SBA Small Business Search Scraper — Federal Contractors & Leads (`haketa/sba-small-business-scraper`) Actor

Scrape the SBA Small Business Search for US federal contractors: company, email, phone, contact, address, UEI, NAICS, SBA certifications (8a, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), capabilities & keywords. Filter by NAICS, state or certification. Export JSON/CSV/Excel for B2B lead generation.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/haketa/sba-small-business-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Haketa](https://apify.com/haketa) (community)
- **Categories:** Lead generation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $1.50 / 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

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

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# README

## SBA Small Business Search Scraper — Federal Contractors & Leads

Extract structured company data from the **SBA Small Business Search (SBS)** — the U.S. Small Business Administration's official directory of small businesses that qualify for federal contracts (the system that replaced the legacy Dynamic Small Business Search / DSBS in 2025). Search by keyword, NAICS code, state or SBA certification and get clean, ready-to-use records: **company name, email, phone, contact person, website, full address, UEI, CAGE code, NAICS codes, SBA certifications, capabilities and keywords**.

No code, no login, no API key. Run it from the Apify Console, on a schedule, or from your own app via the API. Results download as **JSON, CSV, Excel, HTML or XML**, or sync straight into Google Sheets, Airtable, HubSpot, Make, Zapier and n8n.

> **📇 Built for B2B lead generation & supplier diversity.** Nearly every record includes a **contact email and phone** — ideal for outreach lists, supplier sourcing and federal-contracting market research.

***

### 📋 What this scraper does

The SBA directory holds tens of thousands of registered small businesses seeking federal work. This actor turns a search into a clean, structured dataset you can analyse, enrich or feed into a CRM.

Give it a search term (for example `solar panel installation`, `cybersecurity`, or a NAICS code like `541512`), optionally narrow it by state, NAICS or certification, and it will:

- ✅ Return every matching company, with **numeric-clean fields** ready for a spreadsheet or CRM
- ✅ Capture **email, phone, fax, contact person and website** for direct outreach
- ✅ Break out the **full address** — street, city, state, ZIP, county and congressional district
- ✅ Include federal identifiers — **UEI (Unique Entity ID)** and **CAGE code**
- ✅ List **primary and all NAICS codes**
- ✅ Flag active **SBA certifications** — 8(a), WOSB, EDWOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone
- ✅ Pull the company's **capabilities narrative and keywords** for qualification
- ✅ Filter by **state, NAICS, certification, SAM.gov status or "has email"** so your list is ready to use

Every company is unique in the output (de-duplicated by entity ID / UEI).

***

### ⭐ Why choose this scraper

- **Outreach-ready contacts.** ~97% of records include an email and phone plus a named contact person — not just a company name.
- **Certification filters for diversity sourcing.** Instantly build lists of 8(a), Woman-Owned (WOSB/EDWOSB), Veteran-Owned (VOSB/SDVOSB) or HUBZone firms.
- **Federal identifiers included.** UEI and CAGE codes let you cross-reference SAM.gov, USAspending and contract records.
- **Current source.** Targets the live **SBA Small Business Search**, not the retired DSBS endpoint.
- **Fast and cheap.** Data comes from a single API call per search — hundreds of companies in seconds.

***

### 💡 Popular use cases

| Use case | How this scraper helps |
| --- | --- |
| **B2B lead generation** | Build targeted outreach lists with email, phone and contact person by industry and location. |
| **Supplier diversity sourcing** | Find certified 8(a), WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB or HUBZone suppliers for diversity spend goals. |
| **Federal subcontracting** | Primes can find qualified small-business subcontractors by NAICS and set-aside type. |
| **Market & competitor research** | Map the small-business landscape for any NAICS or capability. |
| **CRM enrichment** | Enrich existing accounts with UEI, CAGE, NAICS and certification data. |
| **Grant & program outreach** | Reach eligible small businesses for programs, events or funding. |

***

### 🚀 Quick start

1. Open the actor in the Apify Console.
2. In **Search term**, enter something specific — e.g. `solar panel installation`, `IT staffing`, or a NAICS code like `541512`.
3. (Optional) Filter by **state**, **NAICS**, **certification**, **SAM status** or **has email**.
4. Set **Max items** (default 100) and click **Start**.
5. Download your data from the **Storage → Dataset** tab.

> **Tip:** Be specific with the search term. Broad terms like `construction` match tens of thousands of companies. A focused term plus filters gives a fast, relevant list.

***

### ⚙️ Input

| Field | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Search term** | string | Full-text search over company name, NAICS, keywords and capabilities. **Required.** Be specific. |
| **States** | array | Keep only companies in these US states (2-letter codes or names). |
| **NAICS codes** | array | Keep only companies with one of these NAICS codes (primary or any listed). |
| **Certifications** | array | Keep only companies with an active 8(a), WOSB, EDWOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB or HUBZone certification. |
| **Active SAM only** | boolean | Keep only companies with an active SAM.gov registration. |
| **Only companies with an email** | boolean | Skip companies without a published email — great for outreach lists. |
| **Max items** | integer | Maximum companies to save. Default 100. |
| **Proxy** | object | Apify Proxy (datacenter US) is recommended and sufficient — the API is open. |

#### Example 1 — Simple keyword search

```json
{ "searchTerm": "cybersecurity", "maxItems": 200 }
```

#### Example 2 — Diversity sourcing (WOSB + HUBZone in Texas, with email)

```json
{
  "searchTerm": "IT services",
  "states": ["TX"],
  "certifications": ["wosb", "hubzone"],
  "requireEmail": true,
  "maxItems": 300
}
```

#### Example 3 — By NAICS + state

```json
{
  "searchTerm": "engineering",
  "naicsCodes": ["541330"],
  "states": ["CA", "NV"],
  "maxItems": 500
}
```

#### Example 4 — 8(a) firms with an active SAM registration

```json
{
  "searchTerm": "construction management",
  "certifications": ["8a"],
  "activeSamOnly": true,
  "maxItems": 250
}
```

***

### 📦 Output

Each company becomes one dataset record:

```json
{
  "legalBusinessName": "CREATIVE BUILDS CORPORATION",
  "dbaName": null,
  "email": "rodolfo@creativebuildsusa.com",
  "phone": "6192691320",
  "fax": null,
  "contactPerson": "RODOLFO FARBER",
  "website": "https://www.creativebuildsusa.com",
  "address1": "123 Example St",
  "city": "SAN DIEGO",
  "state": "California",
  "zipCode": "92101",
  "county": "San Diego",
  "congressionalDistrict": "CA51",
  "uei": "ABC123DEF456",
  "cageCode": "9ABC1",
  "entityId": "351791",
  "naicsPrimary": "236220",
  "naicsAllCodes": "236220, 236118, 238160",
  "certifications": "HUBZone",
  "is8a": false,
  "isWosb": false,
  "isVosb": false,
  "isSdvosb": false,
  "isHubzone": true,
  "selfCertifiedSmall": true,
  "legalStructure": "Corporation",
  "yearEstablished": "2015",
  "currentPrincipals": "Rodolfo Farber",
  "capabilitiesNarrative": "SBA 8(a) and HUBZone certified general contractor specializing in ...",
  "keywords": "general contractor, construction management, solar",
  "exporterStatus": null,
  "samActive": true,
  "lastUpdated": "2026-05-18",
  "searchTerm": "solar panel installation",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-07-01T11:02:00.000Z"
}
```

#### Output fields

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `legalBusinessName` / `dbaName` | Legal and doing-business-as names. |
| `email` / `phone` / `fax` / `contactPerson` | Direct contact details. |
| `website` | Company website. |
| `address1` / `city` / `state` / `zipCode` / `county` / `congressionalDistrict` | Full location. |
| `uei` / `cageCode` / `entityId` | Federal identifiers (SAM.gov UEI, CAGE, SBA entity ID). |
| `naicsPrimary` / `naicsAllCodes` | Primary and all NAICS codes. |
| `certifications` | Active SBA certifications (comma-separated). |
| `is8a` / `isWosb` / `isEdwosb` / `isVosb` / `isSdvosb` / `isHubzone` | Individual certification flags. |
| `selfCertifiedSmall` | Self-certified small business. |
| `legalStructure` / `yearEstablished` | Legal structure and founding year. |
| `currentPrincipals` | Current principals/owners. |
| `capabilitiesNarrative` / `keywords` | Capabilities statement and business keywords. |
| `exporterStatus` | Exporter status, when provided. |
| `samActive` | Active SAM.gov registration. |
| `lastUpdated` | Profile last-updated date. |
| `searchTerm` / `scrapedAt` | The search used and extraction timestamp. |

***

### 🏷️ SBA certifications explained

| Code | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| **8(a)** | 8(a) Business Development program (socially/economically disadvantaged). |
| **WOSB** | Woman-Owned Small Business. |
| **EDWOSB** | Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business. |
| **VOSB** | Veteran-Owned Small Business. |
| **SDVOSB** | Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. |
| **HUBZone** | Historically Underutilized Business Zone. |

Use the **Certifications** filter to keep only companies holding one or more of these active certifications — the fastest way to build a supplier-diversity or set-aside list.

***

### 🧭 Tips for best results

- **Be specific.** A focused search term returns a fast, relevant set. Broad terms match tens of thousands of records.
- **Layer filters.** Combine a term with state + NAICS + certification for a precisely targeted list.
- **Outreach lists:** turn on *Only companies with an email* to drop records you can't contact.
- **Federal-ready leads:** turn on *Active SAM only* to keep companies eligible for contracts right now.
- **Cross-reference:** use the `uei` and `cageCode` fields to join against SAM.gov, USAspending or award data.

***

### 🔌 Integrations & export

- **Download formats:** JSON, CSV, Excel, HTML, XML, RSS.
- **CRM / Sheets / Airtable / Make / Zapier / n8n:** push results automatically after each run.
- **API:** start runs and fetch data with the Apify API or the JavaScript / Python clients.
- **Scheduling:** run weekly to keep a fresh pipeline of newly registered small businesses.

#### Run via API (example)

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/YOUR~sba-small-business-scraper/runs?token=YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "searchTerm": "cybersecurity", "states": ["VA"], "maxItems": 200 }'
```

***

### ❓ FAQ

**Do I need an SBA or SAM.gov account?**
No. You only need an Apify account. No API key or login is required.

**Is this the current SBA directory?**
Yes — it targets the live SBA Small Business Search that replaced the legacy DSBS.

**Why do only some companies show an SBA certification?**
Most registered small businesses are self-certified small but do not hold a formal SBA certification. Use the Certifications filter to keep only certified firms.

**Can I get thousands of companies?**
Yes, up to your Max items. Very broad terms return large result sets — narrow with filters for relevance and speed.

**Does it return duplicates?**
No. Companies are de-duplicated by entity ID / UEI within a run.

***

### ⚖️ Legal & responsible use

This actor collects **publicly available** information from the SBA Small Business Search — data small businesses publish themselves to be found for federal contracting. It does not bypass logins or access private data.

You are responsible for how you use the data. Please:

- Respect the SBA's Terms of Use and applicable law (including CAN-SPAM for outreach).
- Use the data for lawful business purposes such as sourcing, research and B2B outreach.
- Honor opt-out requests and do not use the data for spam or any purpose that infringes privacy.

If you have questions about compliance for your use case, consult a legal professional.

***

### 🛟 Support

Need a field added or hit an issue? Open a ticket from the actor's **Issues** tab and include your input configuration — most requests are quick to address.

Happy sourcing! 🇺🇸

### 📅 Changelog & Maintenance

**Last updated:** 2026-07-02 — Actor verified and maintained. Data pipeline tested for quality, structure and freshness; selectors/endpoints confirmed against the live site.

# Actor input Schema

## `searchTerm` (type: `string`):

What to look for in the SBA directory — a company name, an industry, a capability or keyword. Try 'solar panel installation', 'cybersecurity', 'janitorial services' or a NAICS code like '541512'. Tip: be specific — very broad terms return tens of thousands of records. Leave this empty to get a ready-made mixed sample of popular federal contractors across industries.

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

Pick one or more US states to keep only companies located there. Leave empty to include every state.

## `certifications` (type: `array`):

Keep only companies that hold at least one of the selected active SBA certifications. Leave empty to include companies with any (or no) certification.

## `activeSamOnly` (type: `boolean`):

Turn on to keep only companies with an active SAM.gov registration (eligible to win federal contracts right now).

## `requireEmail` (type: `boolean`):

Turn on to skip companies that do not publish an email address — handy when you are building an outreach list.

## `naicsCodes` (type: `array`):

Optional. Keep only companies matching one of these 6-digit NAICS industry codes (e.g. '541330', '236220'). Most people can skip this and just use the search box above. Leave empty to include all industries.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Upper limit on how many companies to save. Use 0 for no limit. A value around 100 keeps runs fast and cheap.

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

Proxy configuration. The default Apify Proxy (US datacenter) works well for this source.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "searchTerm": "solar panel installation",
  "activeSamOnly": false,
  "requireEmail": false,
  "naicsCodes": [
    "541330",
    "541512"
  ],
  "maxItems": 100,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `legalBusinessName` (type: `string`):

Legal business name

## `dbaName` (type: `string`):

Doing-business-as name

## `email` (type: `string`):

Contact email

## `phone` (type: `string`):

Contact phone

## `fax` (type: `string`):

Fax

## `contactPerson` (type: `string`):

Primary contact

## `website` (type: `string`):

Company website

## `city` (type: `string`):

City

## `state` (type: `string`):

State

## `zipCode` (type: `string`):

ZIP code

## `county` (type: `string`):

County

## `address1` (type: `string`):

Street address

## `congressionalDistrict` (type: `string`):

Congressional district

## `uei` (type: `string`):

Unique Entity ID (SAM.gov)

## `cageCode` (type: `string`):

CAGE code

## `entityId` (type: `string`):

SBA entity detail ID

## `naicsPrimary` (type: `string`):

Primary NAICS code

## `naicsAllCodes` (type: `string`):

All NAICS codes

## `certifications` (type: `string`):

Active SBA certifications

## `is8a` (type: `string`):

Active 8(a) certification

## `isWosb` (type: `string`):

Active WOSB certification

## `isEdwosb` (type: `string`):

Active EDWOSB certification

## `isVosb` (type: `string`):

Active VOSB certification

## `isSdvosb` (type: `string`):

Active SDVOSB certification

## `isHubzone` (type: `string`):

Active HUBZone certification

## `selfCertifiedSmall` (type: `string`):

Self-certified small business

## `legalStructure` (type: `string`):

Legal structure

## `yearEstablished` (type: `string`):

Year established

## `currentPrincipals` (type: `string`):

Current principals

## `capabilitiesNarrative` (type: `string`):

Capabilities narrative

## `capabilitiesLink` (type: `string`):

Capabilities statement link

## `keywords` (type: `string`):

Business keywords

## `exporterStatus` (type: `string`):

Exporter status

## `samActive` (type: `string`):

Active SAM.gov registration

## `lastUpdated` (type: `string`):

Profile last-updated date

## `searchTerm` (type: `string`):

Search used

## `scrapedAt` (type: `string`):

Extraction timestamp

# 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 = {
    "searchTerm": "solar panel installation",
    "naicsCodes": [
        "541330",
        "541512"
    ],
    "maxItems": 100,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("haketa/sba-small-business-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 = {
    "searchTerm": "solar panel installation",
    "naicsCodes": [
        "541330",
        "541512",
    ],
    "maxItems": 100,
    "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": True },
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("haketa/sba-small-business-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 '{
  "searchTerm": "solar panel installation",
  "naicsCodes": [
    "541330",
    "541512"
  ],
  "maxItems": 100,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  }
}' |
apify call haketa/sba-small-business-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

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

```

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/pTWUBn9HJ8j54OGPt/builds/dM711RA8RPEWtkuWw/openapi.json