Federal Opportunities in

Iowa

21

open solicitations

Federal contracting in Iowa centers on agriculture and research, including the USDA's National Animal Disease Center and the Department of Energy's Ames National Laboratory at Iowa State University.

The Iowa Army Ammunition Plant loads and packs munitions, and the Army Corps of Engineers manages locks and flood control along the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers.

Open solicitations sourced directly from SAM.gov and DIBBS.
Last Updated from SAM: October 26, 2026 at 5:05AM ET

Map of Active Federal Contract Opportunities in Iowa

Open federal solicitations across Iowa, plotted by place of performance. 21 solicitations are shown at 10 separate locations — larger markers are locations with more than one open solicitation. Hover a marker to see what is being solicited there.

Top Agencies

Agencies with the most open opportunities in Iowa.

1 Department of Defense 14 66.7%
2 Department of Agriculture 4 19%
3 Department of Veterans Affairs 3 14.3%

Top
Sectors

The most active sectors for current open opportunities in Iowa.

11 Manufacturing (31-33) (52.4%)
3 Construction (23) (14.3%)
3 Professional Services (14.3%)
2 Administrative Services (9.5%)
2 Real Estate (9.5%)

NAICS
Breakdown

The most popular NAICS codes for current open opportunities in Iowa.

3 Veterinary services • 541940 (14.3%)
2 Other motor vehicle parts manufacturing • 336390 (9.5%)
2 Surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing • 339113 (9.5%)
2 Other heavy and civil engineering construction • 237990 (9.5%)
2 Lessors of nonresidential buildings (except miniwarehouses) • 531120 (9.5%)
1 Gasket, packing, and sealing device manufacturing • 339991 (4.8%)
1 Security systems services (except locksmiths) • 561621 (4.8%)
1 Current-carrying wiring device manufacturing • 335931 (4.8%)
···
7 Other NAICS Codes (33.3%)

Contract Language (Buzzwords)

19 phrases • Iowa

The terms appearing most often across Iowa's open solicitations, tracked daily over the last 30 days. Each figure is how many of those days the phrase appeared — the language an agency uses consistently says more about what it buys than any single day does.

Consistently used

diagnostic testing27/30↓veterinary26/30↓diagnostic23/30↓laboratories21/30↓testing services21/30conducted13/30justification13/30million12/30

Newly appearing

backfill2/30basin2/30bettendorf2/30drain2/30earthen2/30flap2/30↓flood2/30↓levee2/30surveying2/30↑viewing2/30excavation1/30NEW

Open Solicitations

Open federal contracting opportunities in Iowa, posted on SAM.gov. These are projects and services an agency is seeking bids or information for, from early notices through full solicitations.

Showing 1–10 of 13 open solicitations for Iowa

Title Type NAICS Agency Posted Deadline
Special Notice Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Replacement Marine Fire Detection and Alarm System – Motor Vessel Quincy
Special Notice
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) 561621
Department of Defense
Oct 20, 2026 Oct 27, 2026
Due today
Summary Siemens Cerberus PRO Marine-Type Approved Fire Alarm Control Panel
Presolicitation Mississippi River Basin Bettendorf, Iowa Local Flood Protection Bettendorf, Iowa 2024 Event PL84-99 Flood Repairs
Presolicitation
Other Heavy And Civil Engineering Construction 237990
Department of Defense
Oct 13, 2026 Oct 28, 2026
1 day left
Summary Levee Excavation and Repair Services for Bettendorf Iowa Flood Protection Facility
Presolicitation Mississippi River Basin Bettendorf, Iowa Local Flood Protection Bettendorf, Iowa 2024 Event PL84-99 Flood Repairs
Presolicitation
Other Heavy And Civil Engineering Construction 237990
Department of Defense
Oct 22, 2026 Oct 28, 2026
1 day left
Summary Levee Excavation and Repair Services for Bettendorf Iowa Flood Protection Facility
Solicitation N0038326PR0R168_FMS
Solicitation
Current-carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing 335931
Department of Defense
Sep 29, 2026 Oct 29, 2026
2 days left
Summary KU-P-GHY Electronic Cover Cases
Sources Sought Expression of Interest - New Replacing Lease - Davenport CRRC
Sources Sought
Lessors Of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) 531120
Department of Veterans Affairs
Oct 20, 2026 Nov 2, 2026
6 days left
Summary Lease of 15,638 sq ft office space in Davenport IA
Sources Sought Expression of Interest - New Replacing Lease - Davenport CRRC
Sources Sought
Lessors Of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) 531120
Department of Veterans Affairs
Oct 21, 2026 Nov 2, 2026
6 days left
Summary Leasing of office space in Davenport Iowa with specified requirements
Solicitation Replace Operating Room 5 Flooring
Solicitation
Flooring Contractors 238330
Department of Veterans Affairs
Oct 14, 2026 Nov 3, 2026
7 days left
Summary Resilient Sheet Flooring Installation with HEPA Exhaust Pathway for VA Hospital
Solicitation SCREW, T-10
Solicitation
Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, And Washer Manufacturing 332722
Department of Defense
Oct 8, 2026 Nov 6, 2026
10 days left
Summary T-10 Screws by Navy for Various Configurations and Quantities
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine Antigen Concentrate (VAC)
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing 325414
Department of Agriculture
Oct 1, 2026 Nov 10, 2026
14 days left
Summary Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine antigen concentrate
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Telecommunications Fiber Optic Upgrades at Iowa Army Ammunition Plant
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Facilities Support Services 561210
Department of Defense
Oct 22, 2026 Dec 10, 2026
44 days left
Summary Fiber Optic Network Upgrade for Telecommunications Systems at Iowa Army Ammunition Plant

DIBBS Requests

Recent DIBBS listings in Iowa. DIBBS is the official product procurement database for the Department of Defense, and typically involves products, not services.

Showing 1–8 of 8 DIBBS requests for Iowa

Title Quantity Type NAICS Agency Posted Deadline
DIBBS Request Nonmetallic Channel Seal
1 EA DIBBS Request
Gasket, Packing, And Sealing Device Manufacturing 339991
Department of Defense
Oct 14, 2026 Oct 26, 2026
Closed
DIBBS Request Assembly Box Bii Fwd
1 EA DIBBS Request
Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing 336390
Department of Defense
Oct 15, 2026 Oct 26, 2026
Closed
DIBBS Request Patient Examining Glove
10 PG DIBBS Request
Surgical Appliance And Supplies Manufacturing 339113
Department of Defense
Oct 20, 2026 Oct 26, 2026
Closed
Summary Nitrile rubber patient examining gloves size large
DIBBS Request Patient Examining Glove
20 PG DIBBS Request
Surgical Appliance And Supplies Manufacturing 339113
Department of Defense
Oct 20, 2026 Oct 26, 2026
Closed
Summary Patient Examining Glove Nitrile Rubber Medium Size
DIBBS Request Receptacle Connector
1 EA DIBBS Request
Electronic Connector Manufacturing 334417
Department of Defense
Oct 14, 2026 Oct 29, 2026
2 days left
DIBBS Request Electrical Protector
1 EA DIBBS Request
Pottery, Ceramics, And Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing 327110
Department of Defense
Oct 21, 2026 Oct 29, 2026
2 days left
Summary Commercial off the shelf electrical protector from JCB
DIBBS Request Special Actuator
1 EA DIBBS Request
Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing 336390
Department of Defense
Oct 20, 2026 Nov 2, 2026
6 days left
Summary JCB Special Actuator KC8A3 P/N 347/20552
DIBBS Request Lock Pin Assembly
1 EA DIBBS Request
Small Arms, Ordnance, And Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing 332994
Department of Defense
Oct 22, 2026 Nov 2, 2026
6 days left

Expiring Contracts

Expiring Contracts (840)

Contracts from Iowa that we believe have the best chance for a re-compete. Filtered to award types A, C, and D with values of $15K or more, ending between 3 months ago and 6 months from now.

Incumbent Vendor

VMRD INC

Contract Value

$3,060,000

Place of Performance

Ames, IA

Sector

Manufacturing (31-33)

Description

Firm fixed price delivery order for foot and mouth disease (fmd) enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (elisa) kits.

End Date

Sep 8, 2026

Start Date

Jul 9, 2026

Award Type: Delivery Order (C)
Incumbent Vendor

SHEARWELL NORTH AMERICA INC

Contract Value

$26,000

Place of Performance

Ames, IA

Sector

Manufacturing (31-33)

Description

Scrapie id ear tag sheep/goats

End Date

Oct 31, 2026

Start Date

Sep 1, 2026

Award Type: Delivery Order (C)
Incumbent Vendor

AYERS TALENT MANAGEMENT LLC

Contract Value

$23,780

Place of Performance

Ames, IA

Sector

Manufacturing (31-33)

Description

Dry ice

End Date

Feb 11, 2027

Start Date

Feb 12, 2026

Award Type: Delivery Order (C)
Incumbent Vendor

HENDERSON, INC.

Contract Value

$21,984

Place of Performance

Iowa City, IA

Sector

Other Services

Description

Mortuary services

End Date

Dec 5, 2026

Start Date

Dec 6, 2025

Award Type: BPA Call (A)
Incumbent Vendor

HENDERSON, INC.

Contract Value

$24,984

Place of Performance

Des Moines, IA

Sector

Other Services

Description

Mortuary services

End Date

Dec 5, 2026

Start Date

Dec 6, 2025

Award Type: BPA Call (A)
Incumbent Vendor

HENDERSON, INC.

Contract Value

$24,448

Place of Performance

Des Moines, IA

Sector

Other Services

Description

Mortuary services

End Date

Dec 5, 2026

Start Date

Jan 8, 2025

Award Type: BPA Call (A)
Incumbent Vendor

ACTION STAFFING SOLUTIONS

Contract Value

$349,820

Place of Performance

Urbandale, IA

Sector

Administrative Services

Description

To procure services for up to five (5) accounting clerk ii contractors to support the usda/fsis/ocfo, financial management division at the financial services center.

End Date

Nov 6, 2026

Start Date

Feb 6, 2026

Award Type: Delivery Order (C)
Incumbent Vendor

PATHWAYS BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, INC.

Contract Value

$36,500

Place of Performance

Waterloo, IA

Sector

Health Care

Description

Cts services in waterloo, ia

End Date

Sep 30, 2026

Start Date

Jan 10, 2024

Award Type: Delivery Order (C)
Incumbent Vendor

MONTANA VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABOR

Contract Value

$20,000

Place of Performance

Ames, IA

Sector

Professional Services

Description

Moratorium exception: hpai national animal health laboratory network diagnostic testing services hpai cattle emerging event testing

End Date

Aug 18, 2026

Start Date

Aug 19, 2025

Award Type: Delivery Order (C)
Incumbent Vendor

JASCO INCORPORATED

Contract Value

$95,017

Place of Performance

Ames, IA

Sector

Manufacturing (31-33)

Description

Circular dichroism spectropolarimeter with jwtda-519 software, koolance circulator kit, fmo-522 scanning emission monochromator, dell pro slim desktop with 24" monitor, installation and training

End Date

Oct 3, 2026

Start Date

Aug 3, 2026

Award Type: Delivery Order (C)
Incumbent Vendor

GOOD SHEPHERD GERIATRIC CENTER, INC.

Contract Value

$210,150

Place of Performance

Mason City, IA

Sector

Health Care

Description

Express report: nursing home services - 1st quarter spend

End Date

Sep 30, 2026

Start Date

Oct 1, 2025

Award Type: Delivery Order (C)
Incumbent Vendor

OPCO UNIVERSITY PARK IA LLC

Contract Value

$127,246

Place of Performance

Des Moines, IA

Sector

Health Care

Description

Express report: nursing home services - 1st quarter spend

End Date

Sep 30, 2026

Start Date

Oct 1, 2025

Award Type: Delivery Order (C)
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Recent Iowa Winners

The vendors awarded the most for federal work performed in Iowa from Nov 2025 – Oct 2026, ranked by obligated dollars each month. A vendor holding the top spot every month is an incumbent; gaps and movement are where the competition is.

Vendor Oct
26
Jun
26
Feb
26
Jan
26
Dec
25
Nov
25
Total Contracts
HQ: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
· 1 2 1 1 2 $294.7M 572
HQ: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
· 3 8 3 2 1 $174.3M 88
HQ: Middletown, Iowa
· 2 1 4 3 · $86.9M 44
Pmx Industries, Inc.
HQ: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
1 4 3 2 6 3 $65.9M 14
HQ: Cedar Falls, Iowa
· · 4 5 5 6 $30.4M 7
HQ: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
· 15 11 · 4 8 $27.9M 15
Mission Systems Davenport Inc.
HQ: Davenport, Iowa
· 13 · 14 15 4 $10.8M 20
HQ: Saint Louis, Missouri
2 · · · · · $10.4M 1
HQ: Iowa City, Iowa
3 · · 8 8 · $10.3M 23
Fleetside Ford, Llc.
HQ: Osceola, Iowa
· · 6 6 · · $9.8M 92
HQ: Chantilly, Virginia
· · 5 · · 9 $8.9M 2
Iowa State University Of Science And Technology
HQ: Ames, Iowa
· · · 11 · 5 $8.7M 8
Diversified Management Solutions, Inc.
HQ: Garner, Iowa
· · · · 7 · $7.4M 3
HQ: Muscatine, Iowa
· 12 · 7 · · $5.2M 15
HQ: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
· · 12 · 9 · $5.1M 6
Heartland Goodwill Enterprises
HQ: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
· 5 · · · · $4.0M 2
Odle Management Group, L.l.c.
· · 10 · 12 · $4.0M 2
Mlu Services, Llc
· · 7 · · · $3.9M 1
Raytheon Company
· 11 · 10 · · $3.8M 3
HQ: New Ulm, Minnesota
4 9 · · · · $3.7M 3
HQ: Boca Raton, Florida
· · · · · 7 $3.6M 1
HQ: Los Angeles, California
· 6 · · · · $3.2M 1
Cape-Weston Jv1 Llc
HQ: Norcross, Georgia
· 7 · · · · $3.1M 1
HQ: Hiawatha, Iowa
· 8 · · · · $2.6M 5
HQ: Fredericksburg, Virginia
· · · 9 · 12 $2.5M 2
Regency Consulting Inc
· 10 · · · · $2.4M 3
Supplycore Llc
· · · · 10 · $2.4M 1
HQ: West Des Moines, Iowa
· · 9 · · · $2.3M 1
Career Systems Development Corporation
· · · · 11 · $2.2M 1
HQ: Eden Prairie, Minnesota
· · · · 13 · $1.9M 1
Naphcare Inc
HQ: Birmingham, Alabama
6 · · · 14 · $1.6M 5
HQ: Garrison, North Dakota
· · 13 · · · $1.4M 1
Principal Real Estate Investors Llc
· 14 · · · · $1.4M 1
HQ: Columbus, Nebraska
· · 14 · · · $1.3M 1
Kira Government Services Llc
· · 15 · · · $1.2M 1
Rjh Consultants, Inc.
· · · 12 · · $1.1M 1
HQ: Davenport, Iowa
5 · · · · · $1.1M 2
HQ: North Chicago, Illinois
15 · · · · 10 $1.0M 2
Lifeskills Connection Inc
· · · 13 · · $1.0M 1
Tekpro Support Services, Llc
· · · · · 11 $832K 1
HQ: Muscatine, Iowa
· · · 15 · · $830K 6
HQ: North Billerica, Massachusetts
7 · · · · · $656K 1
Collins Engine Nozzles, Inc
HQ: West Des Moines, Iowa
· · · · · 13 $511K 4
HQ: Chicopee, Massachusetts
· · · · · 14 $504K 1
HQ: Chattanooga, Tennessee
8 · · · · · $498K 1
HQ: Joliet, Illinois
9 · · · · · $441K 1
Tunheim Construction, Llc
· · · · · 15 $351K 1
HQ: Indianola, Iowa
10 · · · · · $247K 1
Briston Construction, Llc
11 · · · · · $235K 2
Rjy Group Llc
12 · · · · · $194K 1
Palisade-Heritage Jv Llc
13 · · · · · $150K 1
Winergy Llc
14 · · · · · $110K 1

Each cell is that vendor's rank for the month; a dot means they weren't in that month's top ten. Hover a rank for the month's dollars and contract count.