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Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Iowa

Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Iowa.

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Iowa has 1 open specialty trades contract opportunity as of 2026-02-28, with 2 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Ames, Middletown, North Liberty.

1

Open Opportunities

2

Likely Recompetes

Agricultural Research Service

Top Agency

Ames

Top City

Top Opportunities This Week

ScoreTitleCityAgencyDue DateSet-Aside
64Fencing and Concrete Foundation ReplacementAmesAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD—SBA

Recompetes

ScoreCityAgencyIncumbentEst. WindowTakeover Signal
88—Department of the ArmyAMERICAN ORDNANCE LLCDec 25, 2025 – Apr 24, 2026high
85—Department of the ArmyAMERICAN ORDNANCE LLCDec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026high

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, North Liberty.

Data updated:

Top Buying Agencies

AgencyAwardsEst. Spend
Agricultural Research Service7$2.1M
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration1$93K
Department of Energy1$88K
Federal Aviation Administration1$41K
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service1$22K

Top Incumbent Vendors

VendorAwards
PARLIAMENT LLC3
SHEKAR ENGINEERING, P.L.C1
RUSTY BUCKET CONSTRUCTION LLC1
XENTURIS LLC1
TW PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS LLC1

Top Cities in Iowa

CityOpportunities
Ames1
Middletown0
North Liberty0
Sioux City0
Coralville0
Johnston0
Des Moines0
Knoxville0
Iowa City0
Unknown0

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, North Liberty 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 2026-02-28, from https://recompeteiq.com/state/ia/specialty-trade-contractors

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