Difference between revisions of "ATOM Feed FAQ"
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Here are the URLs that show the data elements in the data feed for different versions. | Here are the URLs that show the data elements in the data feed for different versions. | ||
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https://www.fpds.gov/dbsight/FEEDS/ATOM?FEEDNAME=DELETED&q= | https://www.fpds.gov/dbsight/FEEDS/ATOM?FEEDNAME=DELETED&q= | ||
| − | + | =Would pulling thousands of records at a time be a problem for the atom feed?= | |
Pulling 10K records per search in the limit for Atom Feed would not be feasible. 1 atom feed thread is limited to pull only 10 records per search, however, you can run 10 threads per search, so technically you would be able to pull 100 records per search | Pulling 10K records per search in the limit for Atom Feed would not be feasible. 1 atom feed thread is limited to pull only 10 records per search, however, you can run 10 threads per search, so technically you would be able to pull 100 records per search | ||
| − | + | =What time of day is it OK to schedule atom feed downloads?= | |
Any time after 9:00 AM eastern time. | Any time after 9:00 AM eastern time. | ||
| − | + | =Do I need an FPDS account to use atom feed?= | |
The atom feed is for public use so no account is required. If you are a DOD user please contact fpdssupport@gcefederal.com | The atom feed is for public use so no account is required. If you are a DOD user please contact fpdssupport@gcefederal.com | ||
| − | + | =Atom feed is updated on a daily basis. What data element should I use to extract the contracts?= | |
Use the last modified date, different search criteria is available in the URL below with examples | Use the last modified date, different search criteria is available in the URL below with examples | ||
http://www.fpds.gov/wiki/index.php/Atom_Feed_Usage | http://www.fpds.gov/wiki/index.php/Atom_Feed_Usage | ||
Revision as of 23:21, 28 February 2012
Contents
- 1 Where can I find all the data elements in the atom feed?
- 2 Would pulling thousands of records at a time be a problem for the atom feed?
- 3 What time of day is it OK to schedule atom feed downloads?
- 4 Do I need an FPDS account to use atom feed?
- 5 Atom feed is updated on a daily basis. What data element should I use to extract the contracts?
Where can I find all the data elements in the atom feed?
Here are the URLs that show the data elements in the data feed for different versions.
https://www.fpds.gov/wiki/index.php/Atom_Feed_Specifications_V_1.4
https://www.fpds.gov/wiki/index.php/Atom_Feed_Specifications_V_1.4.1
https://www.fpds.gov/wiki/index.php/Atom_Feed_Specifications_V_1.4.2
How do we fetch deleted contracts?
The URL below will fetch the deleted contracts.
https://www.fpds.gov/dbsight/FEEDS/ATOM?FEEDNAME=DELETED&q=
Would pulling thousands of records at a time be a problem for the atom feed?
Pulling 10K records per search in the limit for Atom Feed would not be feasible. 1 atom feed thread is limited to pull only 10 records per search, however, you can run 10 threads per search, so technically you would be able to pull 100 records per search
What time of day is it OK to schedule atom feed downloads?
Any time after 9:00 AM eastern time.
Do I need an FPDS account to use atom feed?
The atom feed is for public use so no account is required. If you are a DOD user please contact fpdssupport@gcefederal.com
Atom feed is updated on a daily basis. What data element should I use to extract the contracts?
Use the last modified date, different search criteria is available in the URL below with examples