Electrical Government Contracts in Ames, IA
Ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors in Ames.
Market Intelligence —
Electrical in Ames, IA
Federal Electrical activity in Ames is on pace with most Iowa cities: 4 open opportunities in Q3 2026, close to the statewide average of 6 per city. Steady, predictable procurement volume makes Ames a reliable market for contractors seeking consistent federal Electrical work in Iowa.
At the state level, Federal Aviation Administration leads Iowa's Electrical procurement at 44% of awards, followed by Department of Veterans Affairs (19%). Contractors should prioritize building past performance with Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Veterans Affairs, which together control the majority of local awards. These statewide patterns are a strong indicator of the buying agencies active in the Ames area. Statewide in Iowa, the incumbent landscape is entrenched: the top 3 vendors hold 75% of recent awards. New entrants should target recompete windows or set-aside opportunities rather than competing head-to-head on open solicitations.
Across Iowa, there are 2 Electrical contracts approaching recompete windows, worth an estimated $27.9M combined — any of which could create opportunity for contractors based in or targeting Ames. The largest is a $14.4M contract with Department of the Army, currently held by AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC, which carries a high takeover signal based on the agency's vendor switching history. 2 of these recompetes carry high takeover signals, suggesting real opportunity for new entrants to displace incumbents.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
There are 4 open electrical contract opportunities in Ames, IA as of 2026-07-18, with 2 likely recompetes on the horizon. The top buying agency is Federal Aviation Administration.
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Open Opportunities
2
Likely Recompetes
Federal Aviation Administration
Top Buying Agency
QUAD J INC
Most Active Incumbent
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | Lighting Renovation for USDA ARS in Ames, IA | Ames, IA | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | Aug 18, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Campus Arc Flash Assessment, Ames, Iowa | Ames, IA | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | Jul 1, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Campus Arc Flash Assessment, Ames, Iowa | Ames, IA | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | Jun 17, 2026 | SBA |
| 61 | Campus Arc Flash Assessment, Ames, Iowa | Ames, IA | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | Jun 17, 2026 | SBA |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Department of the Army | Department of the Army | AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC | Apr 2, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026 | high |
| 88 | Department of the Army | Department of the Army | AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | 14 | $3.7M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 6 | $1.5M |
| Department of the Army | 4 | $3.0M |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 4 | $795K |
| Agricultural Research Service | 4 | $344K |
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