About KnowVendor
Bringing government data to the people who need it most.
What we do
KnowVendor aggregates publicly available data from US government sources to help small business owners, procurement teams, and independent contractors make informed decisions before entering into vendor relationships.
Before signing a contract, you deserve to know whether a vendor has been excluded from federal programs, cited for workplace safety violations, or rated unsafe by the FMCSA. That information is public — we just make it easy to find.
Our data sources
- SAM.govSystem for Award Management. Federal exclusions database maintained by the US General Services Administration.
- OSHAWorkplace safety inspection records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- FMCSAFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration safety ratings and out-of-service records for carriers and freight brokers.
- EPA ECHOEnvironmental compliance history from the EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online database, including facility violations and penalty records.
- State Business RegistriesDirect state government records including incorporation dates and operational status via Socrata APIs and SAM.gov.
Who we're for
- Small business owners vetting subcontractors
- Procurement and compliance teams at mid-size companies
- Freelancers checking clients before starting engagements
- Real estate investors verifying contractors
Important disclaimer
KnowVendor provides informational data from public sources only. This is not legal advice. Data may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify critical information independently before making business decisions.