HVAC Government Contracts in Ames, IA
Ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors in Ames.
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HVAC in Ames, IA
Ames's HVAC market tracks near the Iowa average with 3 active opportunities in Q2 2026. The state average is 4 per city across 2 cities with federal activity, representing $449K in estimated pipeline value. Steady, predictable procurement volume makes Ames a reliable market for contractors seeking consistent federal HVAC work in Iowa.
At the state level, Agricultural Research Service leads Iowa's HVAC procurement at 44% of awards, followed by Department of Veterans Affairs (41%). Contractors should prioritize building past performance with Agricultural Research Service 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 77% of recent awards. New entrants should target recompete windows or set-aside opportunities rather than competing head-to-head on open solicitations.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
There are 3 open hvac contract opportunities in Ames, IA as of 2026-04-17, with 0 likely recompetes on the horizon. The top buying agency is Agricultural Research Service.
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Open Opportunities
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Likely Recompetes
Agricultural Research Service
Top Buying Agency
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Most Active Incumbent
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Chilled Water Pumps Repair USDA ARS Ames, IA | Ames, IA | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | Mar 23, 2026 | SBA |
| 59 | (Amended - 0001) Chilled Water Pumps Repair USDA ARS Ames, IA | Ames, IA | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | Mar 25, 2026 | SBA |
| 54 | Retube Trane Absorber Chiller | Ames, IA | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | — | — |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No recompete candidates identified for Ames yet. | |||||
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Research Service | 14 | $9.4M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 13 | $3.9M |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 3 | $1.5M |
| Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management | 1 | $2.4M |
| Department of the Army | 1 | $374K |
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