Engineering Government Contracts in Iowa
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Iowa.
Market Intelligence —
Engineering in Iowa
Federal Engineering Services procurement in Iowa funnels disproportionately through Unknown, which captures 67% of the state's 6 opportunities as of Q3 2026. The top 3 markets — Unknown, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids — account for 100% of statewide activity across 3 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Unknown is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
Iowa's Engineering Services market has a clear leader but not a monopoly: U.S. Coast Guard holds 38% of awards, with buying spread across 5 active agencies. The top 3 — U.S. Coast Guard (38%), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (19%), Department of Veterans Affairs (19%) — account for the majority of contract activity totaling $33.3M. This moderate concentration gives contractors multiple relationship paths while still rewarding specialization in the top buyer's requirements. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., BAILEY EDWARD DESIGN, INC, STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC. — hold 86% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Iowa has 6 open engineering contract opportunities as of 2026-09-04, with 1 likely recompete identified. Top markets include Unknown, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids.
6
Open Opportunities
1
Likely Recompetes
U.S. Coast Guard
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | R425--Awarded - Life Safety Evaluations and Statement of Conditions, Iowa City VA Healthcare System, to Heidelberg Resources, LLC. | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263) | — | SDVOSBC |
| 61 | R425--Statement of Conditions Survey Life Safety Evaluations for the Iowa City VA Health Care System, Base Year plus Four Options, SDVOSB Set-Aside. | Iowa City | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263) | Nov 10, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
| 60 | C1DA--PN: 636A8-22-001, Reno 6th Floor Clinical Support CPS {IC} 36C26326R0055 | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263) | Apr 22, 2026 | — |
| 52 | Command, Control, and Communications (C3) Integration and Modification, Maintenance, Enhancement and Engineering Support, Phase V (CTES V) | Cedar Rapids | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC RSA.W6QK ACC-RSA | Feb 14, 2026 | — |
| — | 636A8-25-002 AE Retro-Commission AHU 102 IC 36C26325R0048 Full Brooks Act {One Step} | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263) | Jun 11, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
| — | Construction Inspection Contractor Services, Ames, IA | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE.MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN | Jun 18, 2025 | — |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC | Apr 2, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026 | high |
Across Iowa, engineering opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 6 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Coast Guard | 10 | $25.3M |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 5 | $2.1M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 5 | $3.5M |
| Agricultural Research Service | 4 | $1.8M |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 2 | $596K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Iowa
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 4 |
| Iowa City | 1 |
| Cedar Rapids | 1 |
| Middletown | 0 |
| Ames | 0 |
| Sac City | 0 |
| North Liberty | 0 |
| Sioux City | 0 |
| Coralville | 0 |
| Johnston | 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 engineering contracts are there in Iowa?
Iowa has 6 active federal engineering opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for engineering contracts in Iowa?
Unknown, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top engineering contractors in Iowa?
The leading incumbent vendors include ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., BAILEY EDWARD DESIGN, INC, STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC.. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do engineering contracts come up for rebid in Iowa?
Most engineering 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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