Government Contracts in Iowa
Federal contracts with the place of performance in Iowa
Government contracts in Iowa totaled $8.5B across 63,012 awards from FY2024 to FY2026, based on place of performance. Obligations in FY2026 were down 47.2% from FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for 77% of the total.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $1,908,698,132 across 21,578 awards with activity that year, a change of -47.2% from $3,613,253,234 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $8,543,935,155 across 63,012 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $1.9B
- Awards in FY2026
- 21,578
- Change vs FY2025
- -47.2%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $8.5B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Federal contract spending in Iowa by year
Federal contracts in Iowa per fiscal year (October to September), counted where the work is performed. These are federal contracts only; state and local government contracts are not included.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,908,698,132 | 21,578 | -47.2% |
| FY2025 | $3,613,253,234 | 20,842 | +19.6% |
| FY2024 | $3,021,983,789 | 24,783 | n/a |
About federal contract spending in Iowa
Federal contract spending in Iowa fell 37% from FY2024 ($3B) to FY2026 ($1.9B), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
The Department of Defense is the biggest federal buyer in Iowa, with 77% of contract dollars, followed by the Department of the Treasury (6%).
The leading industries for government contracts in Iowa are ammunition (except small arms) manufacturing, other communications equipment manufacturing and radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 federal contractors account for 48% of the total.
Top federal contractors in Iowa
Companies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Iowa. They may be based in any state.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | $2,277,312,362 | 26.7% |
| 2 | Data Link Solutions LLC | $1,009,833,098 | 11.8% |
| 3 | American Ordnance LLC | $794,677,371 | 9.3% |
| 4 | MSM Group North America Inc. | $635,200,000 | 7.4% |
| 5 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | $633,113,458 | 7.4% |
| 6 | PMX Industries, Inc. | $343,950,619 | 4.0% |
| 7 | Iowa State University of Science and Technology | $247,640,302 | 2.9% |
| 8 | Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. | $244,464,675 | 2.9% |
| 9 | The Cbe Group, Inc. | $163,528,379 | 1.9% |
| 10 | Rockwell Collins Simulation & Training Solutions LLC | $138,159,347 | 1.6% |
Agencies spending in Iowa
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars for work performed in Iowa.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $6,539,433,471 | 76.5% |
| 2 | Department of the Treasury | $508,035,137 | 5.9% |
| 3 | Department of Agriculture | $285,719,381 | 3.3% |
| 4 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $253,851,215 | 3.0% |
| 5 | Department of Energy | $242,844,342 | 2.8% |
| 6 | Department of Health and Human Services | $160,193,541 | 1.9% |
| 7 | Department of Homeland Security | $141,315,909 | 1.7% |
| 8 | General Services Administration | $93,333,732 | 1.1% |
| 9 | Department of Transportation | $68,421,724 | 0.8% |
| 10 | Department of Labor | $56,561,106 | 0.7% |
Top industries for Iowa government contracts
Industry codes (NAICS) on federal contracts in Iowa, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ammunition (except Small Arms) ManufacturingNAICS 332993 | $1,414,113,532 | 16.6% |
| 2 | Other Communications Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 334290 | $1,225,803,378 | 14.3% |
| 3 | Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 334220 | $1,062,574,796 | 12.4% |
| 4 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingNAICS 334511 | $685,512,257 | 8.0% |
| 5 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 336413 | $621,595,299 | 7.3% |
| 6 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $371,305,233 | 4.3% |
| 7 | Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and AlloyingNAICS 331420 | $343,953,289 | 4.0% |
| 8 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $256,128,172 | 3.0% |
| 9 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesNAICS 541710 | $240,906,046 | 2.8% |
| 10 | Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery ManufacturingNAICS 333318 | $240,857,827 | 2.8% |
Recent federal contracts in Iowa
The latest federal contracts performed in Iowa, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | USA Government Contracting LLC | Department of AgricultureTRANSCRIPTOMICS SEQUENCING | $19,950 | 127EAU26P0052 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Safepoint Scientific LLC | Department of AgricultureTEMPERATURE MONITORING SYSTEM | $910,263 | 12639526C0057 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Shekar Engineering, P.l.c | Department of AgricultureBUILDING 3 AND 4 PPW CONNECTIONS | $974,151 | 12441926P0030 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Regency Consulting Inc | Department of Health and Human ServicesTHE OBJECTIVE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO NIEHS USES DELL LAPTOPS AND DESKTOP COMPUTERS THROUGHOUT NIEHS FOR BOTH LAB/RESEARCH PURPOSES AND ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS. | $212,688 | 7571TE26F65411 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityCOLLINS AEROSPACE URG-4C HF RADIO SYSTEM | $1,513,845 | 70FA5026P00000110 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Veteran First Technologies, LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsMEDICAL CODER | $530,982 | 36C26326N0731 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Talk to Me Technologies LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsCOMMUNICATION DEVICE | $15,100 | 36C25026P1175 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Aviate Enterprises, Inc. | Department of AgriculturePURCHASE OF PORTABLE GENERATOR | $17,752 | 12FPC126P0046 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Ditch Witch of Minnesota, Inc. | Department of AgriculturePURCHASE OF PIPE CAMERA | $65,730 | 12FPC126P0044 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Williams Diversified LLC | Department of AgricultureBUILDING 20 ATRIUM LEAK MITIGATION | $106,878 | 127EAX26P0031 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | McCray Group Ventures LLC | Department of AgricultureUPS INSPECTION AND SERVICE CONTRACT - NATIONAL ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER | $8,982 | 1232SA26P0918 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Mannon Mechanical LLC | Department of AgricultureSEMI-ANNUAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FOR SECURITY GATES | $6,595 | 1232SA26P0915 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Williams Diversified LLC | Department of AgricultureBOILER #3 FIREBOX REFRACTORY, MUD DRUM REFRACTORY AND REPAIR OF THE FIREBOX MANWAY. | $33,245 | 1232SA26P0858 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Narratear, Inc | Department of EducationSMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) 2026 PHASE IB AWARD | $250,000 | 91990026C0028 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Regency Consulting Inc | Department of Health and Human ServicesAI-DRIVEN (AI FORGE) DEVELOPMENT AUTOMATION PROOF OF CONCEPT | $250,000 | 75N98026P01822 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Fedpath Solutions LLC | Department of Health and Human ServicesTHE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS), CENTER FOR PROGRAM INTEGRITY (CPI) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MEDICARE CONTRACT-LEVEL RISK ADJUSTMENT DATA VALIDATION (RADV) PROGRAM, WHICH IS THE PRI | $5,740,910 | 75FCMC26F0168 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Regency Consulting Inc | Department of Health and Human ServicesCOHESITY PRIMARY YEARLY MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT FOR BACKUP HARDWARE (SECONDARY COHESITY CLUSTER) | $29,190 | 7571TE26F80399 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Regency Consulting Inc | Department of Health and Human ServicesTHE OBJECTIVE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO REPLACE NUMEROUS NIAMS WINDOWS LAPTOPS, TO ALLOW NIAMS STAFF TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE NIAMS MISSION. | $70,965 | 7571TE26F65401 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Air Control, Inc. | General Services AdministrationUNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE. AWARD IS MADE FOR CARPET AND PAINT IN THE US MARSHALS SPACE IN THE SIOUX CITY COURTHOUSE. 320 6TH ST, SIOUX CITY, IA 51101 | $228,965 | 47PD5326F0386 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | TK Elevator Corp | General Services AdministrationGENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. AWARD IS MADE FOR EMERGENCY ELEVATOR REPAIRS AT THE IOWA CITY FEDERAL BUILDING. 400 S CLINTON ST, IOWA CITY, IA 52240 | $44,495 | 47PD5326F0384 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Ab Martin Services Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsUTV GRAVEL SPREADER FOR IOWA CITY VA HCS. | $29,428 | 36C26326P0773 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | JBS USA Food Company | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011548/4100035128/PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 LB | $504,000 | 123J1426C2068 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Van-Wall Equipment, Inc. | Department of AgricultureHYDRAULIC BALE PROCESSOR | $38,000 | 1232SA26P0707 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Mission Critical Project Services Inc. | Department of AgricultureACQUISITION REQUIRES REMOVING THE LIQUID PROPANE PIPING AND EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLING NATURAL GAS PIPING AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE BUILDING'S HVAC COMPONENTS. | $289,800 | 1232SA26C0034 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Regency Consulting Inc | Department of Health and Human ServicesDEVICE IDENTIFY/MONITOR ENTERPRISE CYBER ASSET GO | $1,500,000 | 7571TE26F80411 |
Open government contracts in Iowa
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How to win government contracts in Iowa
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Explore government contracts in Iowa
- Government ammunition (except small arms) manufacturing contracts
- Government other communications equipment manufacturing contracts
- Government radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing contracts
- Government search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing contracts
- Government other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of the Treasury contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Energy contracts
- Rockwell Collins government contracts
- Data Link Solutions government contracts
- American Ordnance government contracts
- MSM Group North America government contracts
- Rockwell Collins government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much federal contract money goes to Iowa?
- Federal agencies obligated $8.5B on contracts performed in Iowa from FY2024 to FY2026, across 63,012 contract awards, including $1.9B in FY2026. This counts federal contracts only, by place of performance; state and local government contracts are not included.
- Who are the largest federal contractors in Iowa?
- By contract dollars for work performed in Iowa from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Rockwell Collins, Inc. ($2.3B), Data Link Solutions LLC ($1B) and American Ordnance LLC ($795M). They may be based in any state.
- Which agency spends the most on contracts in Iowa?
- The Department of Defense obligated $6.5B on contracts performed in Iowa, 77% of the total. Next were the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Agriculture.
- What industries get the most federal contracts in Iowa?
- By contract dollars: ammunition (except small arms) manufacturing (NAICS 332993, $1.4B), other communications equipment manufacturing (NAICS 334290, $1.2B) and radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing (NAICS 334220, $1.1B).
- Is federal contract spending in Iowa growing?
- Federal contract obligations for work in Iowa fell 37% from FY2024 ($3B) to FY2026 ($1.9B), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- How do I find government contracts in Iowa?
- Filter open federal bids on SAM.gov (or the open bids page here) by place of performance in Iowa. For state government contracts, use the Iowa state procurement portal, and check your city and county websites for local bids.