Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Iowa: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $1.5B
- Contract awards
- 20,098
- Average award size
- $73.7K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 59.0% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $2.5B |
| FY22 | $2.7B |
| FY23 | $3.4B |
| FY24 | $3B |
| FY25 | $3.6B |
| FY26 | $1.5B |
Obligations fell 59.0% year over year, from $3.6B in FY2025 to $1.5B in FY2026 to date.
The state of Iowa recorded $1.5B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense obligated $949M, making the Department of Defense the largest buying agency in the state this fiscal year to date. The federal award count in Iowa reached 20,098, with an average award size of $73.7K. Obligations fell 59.0% year over year. The FY26 total contrasts with prior full fiscal years: FY25 totaled $3.6B, FY24 totaled $3B, FY23 totaled $3.4B, FY22 totaled $2.7B, and FY21 totaled $2.5B. Other large buying agencies in FY2026 to date include the Department of the Treasury with $175M and the Department of Agriculture with $106M. Industry concentration is notable: Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing accounted for $289M and Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying accounted for $116M. ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. and DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC are the top vendors, with ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. receiving $315M and DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC receiving $277M in obligations so far this fiscal year.
What explains the year-over-year decline in obligations?
Obligations fell 59.0% year over year in FY2026 to date. The FY26 obligations of $1.5B are lower than FY25 obligations of $3.6B and previous full-year totals. The Department of Defense remained the largest buyer with $949M, but overall statewide obligations are substantially below the prior fiscal-year totals. The FY2026 totals are partial, fiscal year to date.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $949M |
| Department of the Treasury | $175M |
| Department of Agriculture | $106M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $59.1M |
| Department of Energy | $38.6M |
| General Services Administration | $35.5M |
| Department of Transportation | $26.9M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $21.3M |
| Department of Labor | $16.7M |
| Department of Justice | $12.7M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Iowa, obligating $949M (64.1% of the state total).
Which agencies, industries, and vendors dominate Iowa contracting this year to date?
The Department of Defense is the largest buying agency with $949M, followed by the Department of the Treasury with $175M and the Department of Agriculture with $106M. Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing leads industries with $289M, and Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying accounted for $116M. ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. and DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC are the top vendors with $315M and $277M respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. | $315M |
| DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC | $277M |
| PMX INDUSTRIES, INC. | $116M |
| AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC | $90.9M |
| ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. | $82.4M |
| THE CBE GROUP, INC. | $58.7M |
| GENERAL CONSTRUCTORS INC. OF THE QUAD CITIES | $44.1M |
| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | $39.4M |
| DEAN SNYDER CONSTRUCTION CO. | $32.9M |
| FLEETSIDE FORD, LLC. | $31M |
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. led all contractors in Iowa with $315M, 21.3% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $289M |
| Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying | $116M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $112M |
| Engineering Services | $107M |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $106M |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $102M |
| Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $61.3M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $51.8M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $42M |
| Offices of Certified Public Accountants | $38.3M |
Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing was the largest industry in Iowa, with $289M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. | $315M |
| 2 | DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC | $277M |
| 3 | PMX INDUSTRIES, INC. | $116M |
| 4 | AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC | $90.9M |
| 5 | ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. | $82.4M |
| 6 | THE CBE GROUP, INC. | $58.7M |
| 7 | GENERAL CONSTRUCTORS INC. OF THE QUAD CITIES | $44.1M |
| 8 | IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | $39.4M |
| 9 | DEAN SNYDER CONSTRUCTION CO. | $32.9M |
| 10 | FLEETSIDE FORD, LLC. | $31M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | $1.1B | Department of Energy |
| 2 | MSM GROUP NORTH AMERICA INC. | $635M | Department of Defense |
| 3 | ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. | $401M | Department of Defense |
| 4 | DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC | $361M | Department of Defense |
| 5 | BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC. | $359M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | ROCKWELL COLLINS SIMULATION & TRAINING SOLUTIONS LLC | $337M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC | $229M | Department of Defense |
| 8 | BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC. | $229M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC | $197M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC | $193M | Department of Defense |
| 11 | THE CBE GROUP, INC. | $186M | Department of the Treasury |
| 12 | THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA | $184M | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 13 | ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. | $179M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC | $158M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC | $158M | Department of Defense |
| 16 | ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. | $143M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. | $139M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC | $134M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. | $134M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC | $129M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | RYAN COMPANIES US INC | $127M | General Services Administration |
| 22 | ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. | $125M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC | $124M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. | $108M | Department of Defense |
| 25 | ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. | $104M | Department of Defense |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Iowa?
The state of Iowa received $1.5B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The total award count in Iowa was 20,098 and the average award size was $73.7K. These figures are partial, fiscal year to date.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Iowa?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Iowa, obligating $949M in FY2026 to date. The Department of the Treasury obligated $175M and the Department of Agriculture obligated $106M in the same period.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Iowa?
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. and DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC are the largest federal contractors in Iowa in FY2026 to date. ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. received $315M and DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC received $277M in obligations.
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