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Government contracts in Iowa
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About government contracts in Iowa
Government contracts in Iowa flow through a mix of federal opportunities on SAM.gov and state-and-local postings on Iowa Vendor Self-Service (Iowa DAS). The most active in-state buyers tend to be the Iowa Department of Transportation and Iowa state universities, with federal posts in Iowa adding to that mix from agencies like the Army Corps of Engineers, GSA, and the VA. That layered buyer base means a small business can assemble a recurring pipeline without leaving the state.
Iowa currently has 102 open contracts in our index from 19 distinct buying agencies, with 95 added in the last 30 days. That's enough volume that automated alerting outperforms manual portal-checking, especially when Iowa buyers run on different posting calendars. The densest categories right now are general construction (13 open posts) and architectural services (11), with the remainder spread across other construction trades, facilities services, and professional services in Iowa.
Iowa runs targeted small-business set-asides for firms certified as TSB (Targeted Small Business) by the Iowa Economic Development Authority. ContractRadar pulls federal postings from SAM.gov together with Iowa state and local feeds so vendors can monitor every channel from one inbox instead of logging into Iowa Vendor Self-Service (Iowa DAS) and SAM.gov separately each morning. Drill into any industry below to see the open Iowa contracts and recurring buyers for that specific category.
Recent contracts in Iowa
Used Motor Graders
Notice of Request for Bid Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received electronically before 3:00 PM on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, for one-two (1-2) used motor graders as requested …
Union Station Flood Repairs Project
The City of Davenport is accepting bids for Union Station Flood Repairs Project. The proposed improvements include, but are not limited to, the furnishing of all labor, materials and equipment necess…
Proposed Traffic Signal, Elmore Avenue and E 46th Street
The City of Davenport is accepting bids for the proposed traffic signal on Elmore Avenue at the E 46th Street intersection. The proposed improvements include installing a new traffic signal at this in…
Building 20 and 24 Metal Panel Repairs, Ames, Iowa
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested…
Sole Source-Genotyping Tropical Derived Corn Lines
The USDA intends to award a sole?source, firm?fixed?price contract to Mol Breeding Biotechnology LLC for targeted sequencing and genotyping of tropical?derived corn lines under the Germplasm Enhanceme…
USDA National Centers for Animal Health Rooftop Unit Replacement and Fuel Conversion Iowa
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and…
USDA National Centers for Animal Health, Building 3 and 4 PPW Connections
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and…
Cytation 9 and accessories
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested…
Gram Stain Machine
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested…
PN: 636A8-22-001, Reno 6th Floor Clinical Support (IC)
The project to consist of approximately 22,500 sq. ft. The goal to provide suitable space for the clinical support staff that serve the inpatient units on the 5th and 7th floors. The support staff to …
Filter Valve and Actuator Replacement
Supplying and delivering to the Project Site eight (8) 16-inch valves and eight (8) 24-inch valves all with pneumatic actuators described in contract documents. This includes shop drawing preparation,…
Multifamily & Mixed Use Pro Forma
Notice of Request for Proposal Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received electronically before 3:00pm on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, for Multifamily & Mixed Use Pro Forma a…
Dry Ice
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested…
Des Moines TAC Furniture Exchange
Note: Due to SAM.gov file-type limitations, the AutoCAD (.dwg) drawing referenced in the solicitation cannot be uploaded to SAM.gov. Interested vendors may request a copy by emailing the Contract Spec…
1232SA26Q1062-Combination Synopsis/Solicitation for a Cryostat Microtome USDA-ARS-MWA Ames IA
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested…