Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Ames, IA
Ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors in Ames.
Get Ames weekly radarThere is 1 open specialty trades contract opportunity in Ames, IA as of 2026-02-28, with 0 likely recompetes on the horizon.
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Top Buying Agency
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Top Opportunities This Week
| Score | Title | Agency | Due Date | Set-Aside |
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| 64 | Fencing and Concrete Foundation Replacement | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | — | SBA |
Recompetes
| Score | Agency | Incumbent | Est. Window | Takeover Signal |
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No recompete candidates identified for Ames yet. | ||||
In Ames, specialty trades opportunities are driven by federal agencies with facilities in the Iowa area. There are currently 1 active opportunities, with the top-scoring at 64/100.
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Top Buying Agencies
| Agency | Awards | Est. Spend |
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No award data yet | ||
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor | Awards |
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No vendor data yet | |
How We Rank These
We score each opportunity on a 0–100 scale using six transparent factors: service fit (NAICS match), contract value, timing urgency, geographic relevance, competition level, and agency buying appetite. Every score includes a plain-English explanation. Data is sourced from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov, refreshed daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find specialty trades contracts in Ames?
RecompeteIQ tracks all federal specialty trades opportunities (NAICS 238990) in Ames, IA. We rank them by relevance, timing, and value so you can focus on the best fits.
Which agencies buy specialty trades services in Ames?
Federal agencies with facilities in the Ames area regularly contract for specialty trades services. The top buying agencies are shown in the table above, ranked by 24-month award volume.
How often are specialty trades contracts rebid in Ames?
Typical contract cycles for specialty trades are 30–48 months. RecompeteIQ estimates recompete windows from historical award data and shows contracts likely opening soon in the "Recompetes" section.
What set-aside categories are common for specialty trades contracts?
Common set-asides for specialty trades in Ames include Small Business (SBA), 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB. Check the "Set-Aside" column in the opportunities table for current designations.
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