Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Iowa
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Iowa.
Iowa has 1 open specialty trades contract opportunity as of 2026-04-17, with 1 likely recompete identified. Top markets include Ames, Middletown, Sac City.
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Open Opportunities
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Likely Recompetes
Agricultural Research Service
Top Agency
Ames
Top City
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Fencing and Concrete Foundation Replacement | Ames | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | — | SBA |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
Across Iowa, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 1 active opportunities. Top cities include Ames, Middletown, Sac City.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Research Service | 7 | $2.1M |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 1 | $93K |
| Department of Energy | 1 | $88K |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 1 | $41K |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 1 | $22K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Iowa
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Ames | 1 |
| Middletown | 0 |
| Sac City | 0 |
| North Liberty | 0 |
| Sioux City | 0 |
| Coralville | 0 |
| Johnston | 0 |
| Des Moines | 0 |
| Knoxville | 0 |
| Iowa City | 0 |
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 specialty trades contracts are there in Iowa?
Iowa has 1 active federal specialty trades opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for specialty trades contracts in Iowa?
Ames, Middletown, Sac City are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Iowa?
The leading incumbent vendors include PARLIAMENT LLC, SHEKAR ENGINEERING, P.L.C, RUSTY BUCKET CONSTRUCTION LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Iowa?
Most specialty trades contracts follow 30–48 month cycles. The "Recompetes" section shows contracts estimated to be recompeted within the next 12 months based on historical award patterns.
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RecompeteIQ. (2026). Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Iowa. Retrieved 2026-04-17, from https://recompeteiq.com/state/ia/specialty-trade-contractors
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