Federal Contracts in Iowa
Browse all federal contract categories in Iowa. 48 active opportunities across 16 service categories, ranked by fit and updated daily.
Iowa has 48 active federal contract opportunities across 16 service categories as of 2026-02-28. 8 existing contracts have been identified as likely recompete candidates. The most active categories are janitorial, facilities support, electrical. Total estimated pipeline value is $1.6M.
48
Open Opportunities
8
Likely Recompetes
16
Service Categories
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Key Insights —
Iowa
Steady activity: 11 new iowa opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $1.6M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 78% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
8 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $30.4M.
Computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Contract Categories in Iowa
Janitorial
Janitorial Services
16
active opportunities
Facilities Support
Facilities Support Services
10
active opportunities
Electrical
Electrical Contractors
10
active opportunities
HVAC
HVAC Contractors
3
active opportunities
Waste Collection
Solid Waste Collection
3
active opportunities
Landscaping
Landscaping Services
2
active opportunities
Engineering
Engineering Services
2
active opportunities
Building Services
Other Services to Buildings
1
active opportunity
Specialty Trades
Specialty Trade Contractors
1
active opportunity
Security Guards
Security Guards and Patrol Services
0
active opportunities
Remediation
Remediation Services
0
active opportunities
Painting
Painting Contractors
0
active opportunities
Env. Consulting
Environmental Consulting
0
active opportunities
Security Systems
Security Systems Services
0
active opportunities
Waste Treatment
Waste Treatment and Disposal
0
active opportunities
Tech Consulting
Technical Consulting
0
active opportunities
Top Buying Agencies in Iowa
| Agency | Awards |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 247 |
| U.S. Marshals Service | 76 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 65 |
| Agricultural Research Service | 35 |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 24 |
Source: USAspending.gov award data
Iowa is home to a broad range of federal facilities requiring contracted services across 16 categories. The largest opportunity areas are janitorial services, facilities support services, electrical contractors. Key buying agencies include Department of the Army, U.S. Marshals Service, Department of Veterans Affairs. RecompeteIQ has identified 8 contracts likely approaching recompete windows, giving contractors early visibility into upcoming bid opportunities. All opportunity data is sourced from SAM.gov (refreshed daily) and award history from USAspending.gov (refreshed weekly).
Data updated:
How We Rank These
We score each opportunity on a 0–100 scale using six transparent factors: service fit, contract value, timing urgency, geographic relevance, competition level, and agency buying appetite. Data sourced from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov, refreshed daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many federal contracts are available in Iowa?
Iowa currently has 48 active federal contract opportunities across 16 service categories. Data is refreshed daily from SAM.gov.
What types of government contracts are most common in Iowa?
The most active categories are Janitorial Services (16 opportunities), Facilities Support Services (10 opportunities), Electrical Contractors (10 opportunities).
Who are the top federal contractors in Iowa?
Vendor data will populate as award history is analyzed.
Which federal agencies are most active in Iowa?
The top buying agencies in Iowa are Department of the Army, U.S. Marshals Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, based on recent contract awards.
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