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Federal Contractors in Iowa
Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids is a major avionics and military communications supplier, and the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown is a key ordnance producer. USDA contracting is proportionally significant.
Federal spending
$2–4B annual
SBA district office
Des Moines / Cedar Rapids, IA
Open opportunities in Iowa
Updated August 24, 2026206active solicitations
Most active buyers
- Department of Defense81
- Department of Agriculture59
- Department of Veterans Affairs50
- Department of Energy6
- Department of Justice6
Most common set-asides
- Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)59
- Unrestricted52
- No Set aside used42
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside30
- Small Business Set Aside - Total18
Most active NAICS codes
- 23799017
- 23622015
- 33451615
- 56121010
- 7211109
Counts reflect active contract opportunities ingested from SAM.gov and refresh daily. Figures move as solicitations are posted, amended, and closed.
Top buying agencies in Iowa
- Department of Defense
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Veterans Affairs
Top industries
- Avionics and communications
- Ammunition manufacturing
- Agricultural services
Resources for Iowa small contractors
- Find your APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC) — free counseling for federal contracting.
- SAM.gov registration walkthrough
- Which federal set-asides you qualify for