Government Contracting in Iowa
Explore the federal contracting landscape in Iowa. Discover active contractors, trending industries, and key government agencies awarding contracts in the state.
Small Business
67%
567 of 844
Top Industries in Iowa
Most common NAICS codes among Iowa contractors
No NAICS data available.
Browse all NAICS codesTop Buying Agencies in Iowa
Federal agencies with the most contract activity in IA (FY2025)
- 1Department of Defense296 awards
- 2Department of Veterans Affairs34 awards
- 3Department of the Treasury31 awards
- 4Department of Agriculture29 awards
- 5Department of Homeland Security20 awards
- 6Department of Transportation15 awards
- 7Department of Justice13 awards
- 8Department of Health and Human Services12 awards
- 9Department of Energy12 awards
- 10National Aeronautics and Space Administration9 awards
Top Federal Contractors in Iowa
Highest-volume contractors headquartered in Iowa by total obligations
| Company | City | Size | Total Obligations | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. DBA: GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS | CEDAR RAPIDS | Large | $3.0B | 5,113 |
| AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC | MIDDLETOWN | Large | $1.1B | 795 |
| ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. DBA: MILITARY AVIONICS&HELICOPTERS | CEDAR RAPIDS | Large | $962.4M | 2,634 |
| DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC | CEDAR RAPIDS | Large | $815.9M | 1,242 |
| PMX INDUSTRIES, INC. | CEDAR RAPIDS | Large | $452.0M | 146 |
| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | AMES | Large | $356.7M | 295 |
| REGENCY CONSULTING INC DBA: REGENCY CONSULTING INC | SIOUX CITY | Small | $316.3M | 1,528 |
| BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC. DBA: BAE SYSTEMS NAVIGATION AND SENSOR SYSTEMS | CEDAR RAPIDS | Large | $301.3M | 360 |
| ROCKWELL COLLINS SIMULATION & TRAINING SOLUTIONS LLC | CEDAR RAPIDS | Large | $301.0M | 150 |
| THE CBE GROUP, INC. DBA: CREDIT BUREAU ENTERPRISES | CEDAR FALLS | Large | $166.6M | 135 |
Contractor Certifications in Iowa
Recent Contract Awards in Iowa
140G0223P0314
Department of the Interior
NAICS: 561720 | Dec 4, 2025
$6K
75N95026C00002
Department of Health and Human Services
NAICS: 541714 | Dec 4, 2025
$1.4M
36C26325N0085
Department of Veterans Affairs
NAICS: 621991 | Dec 4, 2025
$-91K
12639526F0081
Department of Agriculture
NAICS: 541940 | Dec 4, 2025
$5K
2031JG26F71118
Department of the Treasury
NAICS: 331420 | Dec 4, 2025
$2.7M
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