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 |
|---|---|---|
| MISSION SYSTEMS DAVENPORT INC. CAGE 99251 | 2 | $979K |
| FVC Group, LLC CAGE 19NB7 | 1 | $2.7M |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CAGE 2D354 | 1 | $13.1M |
| TECNIPLAST USA, INC. CAGE 3W3D2 | 1 | $447K |
| COUNTY OF JOHNSON CAGE 4RW34 | 1 | $60K |
| Trane U.S. Inc. CAGE 60532 | 1 | $449K |
| ALL AROUND ACCESS, LLC CAGE 6BVA1 | 1 | $82K |
| MOSTAFAVI PLAZA VA LLC CAGE 80P28 | 1 | $908K |
| ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. CAGE 84T51 | 1 | $1.9M |
| HERITAGE SERVICES LLC CAGE 8CMV5 | 1 | $149K |
| YESARA COMMERCIAL, LLC CAGE 8SYB0 | 1 | $136K |
| GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC CAGE 9CB48 | 1 | $285K |
| KAY KAY LLC CAGE 9HQZ7 | 1 | $49K |
| CUSTOM FUEL SERVICES LLC CAGE 9KXF1 | 1 | $69K |
| I-2-I Solutions, Inc. CAGE 9MBK2 | 1 | $820K |
| SUPERIOR CLEANING SERVICES USA, LLC CAGE 10N07 | 1 | $56K |
| General Service Contracting, LLC CAGE 9ZVF8 | 1 | $131K |
Award Trends in Iowa (2024-2026)
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | $9.2M |
| 2025 | 10 | $23.8M |
Top Agencies Buying Work in Iowa
| Agency | Solicitations |
|---|---|
| DEPT OF DEFENSE | 130 |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 68 |
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 64 |
| GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 4 |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 4 |
| ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE US COURTS | 3 |
| TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF | 2 |
| JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2 |
| HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | 1 |
| TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 1 |
Top NAICS Codes in Iowa
| NAICS Code | Name | Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| 611699 | - | 13 |
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 13 |
| 334516 | - | 13 |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | 11 |
| 238220 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | 10 |
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 10 |
| 311119 | - | 9 |
| 811310 | - | 8 |
| 722310 | Food Service Contractors | 8 |
| 339112 | Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 8 |
Top Set-Asides in Iowa
| Set-Aside | Opportunities |
|---|---|
| SBA | 76 |
| NONE | 26 |
| SDVOSBC | 20 |
Active Opportunities in Iowa
| Title | Agency | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Building 269 Mold Remediation Services | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-09-29T20:00:00+00:00 |
| Building 269 Mold Remediation Services | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-09-29T20:00:00+00:00 |
| Lessors of Nonresidential Office Space for Lease | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-10-05T05:00:00+00:00 |
| Building 269 Mold Remediation Services | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-09-29T20:00:00+00:00 |
| MALDI Biotyper Sirius RUO equipment service agreement | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-10-05T17:00:00+00:00 |
| GEN6 V006 CYBER SCAN | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-10-09T18:00:00+00:00 |
| F/A-18 Integration Support of the ARC-210/RT-1990A(C) and the RT-2036(C) Radios | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-10-08T18:00:00+00:00 |
| 185th RTI Schoolhouse Meals / IA ARNG / FY 2027 / Amendment 01 | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-09-29T15:00:00+00:00 |
| NAHLN Diagnostic Testing Services | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2027-06-16T17:00:00-05:00 |
| Z1DA--PN: 636A6-26-102, Replace Bldg 2 Condensate Leak {DM} Invitation for Bid {IFB} - Sealed Bidding | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | - |
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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