1) all of your contractors should apply for a free EIN for their Sch C businesses so they don't need to use the SS# ... suggest doing so now and give you the EIN before you need it next month (W-9 form optional but a good idea... https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-9 )
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/how-to-apply-for-an-ein
2) watch for the option to mask part of the reciever's SS# in the Quick Employer's forms tool ... I don't remember if they have that option. Of course you can always hand them the forms so they don't have to go thru the mail OR see step 1.
