Federal Contracts in Iowa (IA)
Federal contracting in Iowa
Iowa's federal-contracting footprint is modest, anchored by the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (Middletown — small and medium-caliber munitions production), Rock Island Arsenal cross-river support, and the Iowa National Guard. USDA Agricultural Research Service runs the National Animal Disease Center in Ames and the Plant Introduction Station. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is active given Iowa's agricultural scale. EPA Region 7 regional spending. VA Central Iowa Health Care System. Department of Energy Ames Laboratory at Iowa State runs rare-earth and materials-science research.
Top Awardees Performing in Iowa
| Vendor | Awards | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| NMH TECH, INC. | 4 | $8.6M |
| MISSION SYSTEMS DAVENPORT INC. CAGE 99251 | 2 | $979K |
| General Service Contracting, LLC CAGE 9ZVF8 | 1 | $131K |
| CUSTOM FUEL SERVICES LLC CAGE 9KXF1 | 1 | $69K |
| YESARA COMMERCIAL, LLC CAGE 8SYB0 | 1 | $136K |
| HERITAGE SERVICES LLC CAGE 8CMV5 | 1 | $149K |
| MOSTAFAVI PLAZA VA LLC CAGE 80P28 | 1 | $908K |
| Trane U.S. Inc. CAGE 60532 | 1 | $449K |
| COUNTY OF JOHNSON CAGE 4RW34 | 1 | $60K |
| TECNIPLAST USA, INC. CAGE 3W3D2 | 1 | $447K |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CAGE 2D354 | 1 | $13.1M |
| SUPERIOR CLEANING SERVICES USA, LLC CAGE 10N07 | 1 | $56K |
Award Trends in Iowa (2024–2026)
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | $1.3M |
| 2025 | 10 | $23.8M |
Top Agencies Buying Work in Iowa
| Agency | Solicitations |
|---|---|
| DEPT OF DEFENSE | 93 |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 48 |
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 45 |
| GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 4 |
| ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE US COURTS | 3 |
| INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 1 |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF | 1 |
| HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | 1 |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 1 |
Top NAICS Codes in Iowa
| NAICS Code | Name | Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 13 |
| 611699 | — | 12 |
| 334516 | — | 9 |
| 311119 | — | 9 |
| 811310 | — | 7 |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | 7 |
| 339112 | Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 7 |
| 334510 | — | 7 |
| 722310 | Food Service Contractors | 6 |
| 336611 | Ship Building and Repairing | 6 |
Top Set-Asides in Iowa
| Set-Aside | Opportunities |
|---|---|
| SBA | 35 |
| NONE | 14 |
| SDVOSBC | 9 |
Active Opportunities in Iowa
| Title | Agency | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 6515--SPS Reprocessing Sinks | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-05-18T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Pumped Pretreated Waste System Vault Upgrade Project – Ames, IA | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-05-12T00:00:00+00:00 |
| 6515--SPS Conveyors | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-05-18T00:00:00+00:00 |
| 6515--Patient Transfer Lifts | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-05-18T15:00:00-05:00 |
| CDNU-7000 Additional A & B Kit Quantities | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-05-28T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Li-Cor 8250-01 Extension Manifold (Brand Name or Equal) | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-05-15T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Z1DA--PN: 636A6-26-102, Replace Bldg 2 Condensate Leak {DM} Invitation for Bid {IFB} - Sealed Bidding | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-06-08T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Cell Analyzer | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-05-11T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Repair of Hoop Buildings | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-05-20T00:00:00+00:00 |
| HHC 334 BSB Meals 30 May - 13 Jun 2026 Camp Dodge Johnston, IA | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-05-13T00:00:00+00:00 |
Why bid in Iowa
Iowa contract flow is small-state-typical — USDA agricultural research, munitions production at IAAAP, and Ames Lab materials work. Agricultural-research and commodity-handling vendors find lighter competition; ammunition primes are entrenched.
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