vendor-intelligence

Aggregate SAM.gov and USASpending data into structured due-diligence reports.

Updated Apr 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BdM-15/shipley-bd-capture-skills --skill vendor-intelligence
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Skill: vendor-intelligence
Source: https://github.com/BdM-15/shipley-bd-capture-skills/tree/main/govcon-skills/vendor-intelligence
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BdM-15/shipley-bd-capture-skills --skill vendor-intelligence

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill orchestrates pre-award vendor due diligence by combining SAM.gov and USASpending data into a single, defensible responsibility-determination workflow. It outputs a structured vendor profile, exclusion flags, and funding history for CO decision support.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Integrated data sources: pulls entity profile, exclusion checks, and award history from SAM.gov and USASpending to produce a cohesive vendor intelligence report.
  • Decision-support outputs: generates responsibility factors mapping, risk flags, and key evidence to support contracting decisions.
  • Use Case: A CO uses the report to quickly verify a vendor's registration, exclusions, and federal history before award.

Quick Start

Run vendor intelligence on a UEI or legal name to generate the pre-award due diligence report.

Frequently Asked Questions about vendor-intelligence

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I run pre-award vendor due diligence using SAM.gov and USASpending data?

Pre-award vendor due diligence aggregates entity registration, exclusions, and contract award history from SAM.gov and USASpending into a single structured report. You initiate the process by inputting a vendor's UEI or legal business name to generate the profile.

What is vendor intelligence for federal procurement responsibility determination?

Vendor intelligence for federal procurement combines exclusion checks and award-history analysis to produce responsibility-factor evidence. It synthesizes data across UEIs or legal names, delivering a defensible profile that supports contracting officers in making informed award decisions.

Can I generate a vendor profile report using just a legal business name instead of a UEI?

Yes, you can generate a vendor profile report using a legal business name instead of a UEI. The due diligence process standardizes mappings across both identifiers, pulling registration, exclusions, and federal funding history to output a cohesive report.

What's the best way to check federal vendor exclusions and award history before a contract award?

The best way to check federal vendor exclusions and award history is to synthesize data from SAM.gov and USASpending into a unified report. This approach maps responsibility factors, flags risks, and provides key evidence for contracting officer decision support.

Does vendor due diligence cover responsibility factor mapping and risk flagging?

Yes, vendor due diligence covers responsibility factor mapping and risk flagging. The workflow generates structured outputs that include entity registration validation, exclusion flags, and funding history evidence, ensuring a defensible pre-award determination process.

When do I need a structured vendor intelligence report for federal procurements?

You need a structured vendor intelligence report for federal procurements requiring vendor vetting, exclusions checks, and award-history analysis. It is essential when a contracting officer must verify registration and federal history before making an award decision.