Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Iowa: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $1.7B
- Contract awards
- 21,194
- Average award size
- $80K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 53.1% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $2.5B |
| FY22 | $2.7B |
| FY23 | $3.4B |
| FY24 | $3B |
| FY25 | $3.6B |
| FY26 | $1.7B |
Obligations fell 53.1% year over year, from $3.6B in FY2025 to $1.7B in FY2026 to date.
Iowa received $1.7B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer in the state, obligating $1.1B so far. Total award activity shows 21,194 awards with an average award size of $80K. Obligations fell 53.1% year over year, following a multi-year run that peaked at $3.6B in FY25 and included $3.4B in FY23 and $3B in FY24. Sector concentrations include Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing at $360M and Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying at $137M. ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. is the top vendor by obligations at $394M, with DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC next at $294M. The dataset is fiscal year to date, so current-year totals are partial. Readers focused on business development or capture planning should note the heavy share of obligations tied to defense buyers and communications and aircraft-related industries, plus a high award count with a moderate average award size.
How does FY2026 to date compare with recent fiscal years?
FY2026 to date shows $1.7B in obligations, down compared with prior years. FY25 recorded $3.6B, FY24 recorded $3B, and FY23 recorded $3.4B. The program of years includes FY22 at $2.7B and FY21 at $2.5B, so current fiscal-year-to-date totals are lower than each of the last five full fiscal years.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $1.1B |
| Department of the Treasury | $204M |
| Department of Agriculture | $128M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $68.4M |
| Department of Energy | $44.3M |
| General Services Administration | $41.5M |
| Department of Transportation | $27.4M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $22.8M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $21.8M |
| Department of Labor | $16.7M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Iowa, obligating $1.1B (63.1% of the state total).
Which agencies and vendors dominate federal contracting in Iowa for FY2026 to date?
The Department of Defense obligated $1.1B, making DoD the dominant buyer in the state. The Department of the Treasury obligated $204M and the Department of Agriculture obligated $128M. ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. received $394M and DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC received $294M, making those two the largest vendors by obligations.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. | $394M |
| DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC | $294M |
| PMX INDUSTRIES, INC. | $137M |
| AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC | $92.1M |
| ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. | $81.1M |
| THE CBE GROUP, INC. | $67.4M |
| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | $45M |
| GENERAL CONSTRUCTORS INC. OF THE QUAD CITIES | $44.2M |
| FLEETSIDE FORD, LLC. | $33.6M |
| DEAN SNYDER CONSTRUCTION CO. | $32.9M |
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. led all contractors in Iowa with $394M, 23.2% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $360M |
| Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying | $137M |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $126M |
| Engineering Services | $116M |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $115M |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $104M |
| Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing | $62.1M |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $52.1M |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $47.6M |
| Offices of Certified Public Accountants | $47M |
Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing was the largest industry in Iowa, with $360M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. | $394M |
| 2 | DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC | $294M |
| 3 | PMX INDUSTRIES, INC. | $137M |
| 4 | AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC | $92.1M |
| 5 | ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. | $81.1M |
| 6 | THE CBE GROUP, INC. | $67.4M |
| 7 | IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | $45M |
| 8 | GENERAL CONSTRUCTORS INC. OF THE QUAD CITIES | $44.2M |
| 9 | FLEETSIDE FORD, LLC. | $33.6M |
| 10 | DEAN SNYDER CONSTRUCTION CO. | $32.9M |
| 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. | $360M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | ROCKWELL COLLINS SIMULATION & TRAINING SOLUTIONS LLC | $338M | 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 | THE CBE GROUP, INC. | $195M | Department of the Treasury |
| 11 | AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC | $193M | Department of Defense |
| 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 | DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC | $142M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. | $139M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC | $134M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. | $134M | 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?
Iowa received $1.7B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. Total award activity shows 21,194 awards with an average award size of $80K, and obligations fell 53.1% year over year. Historical context: FY25 recorded $3.6B and FY24 recorded $3B, so current-year totals are partial and lower than recent full fiscal years.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Iowa?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Iowa, obligating $1.1B in FY2026 to date. The Department of the Treasury follows with $204M and the Department of Agriculture follows with $128M. Additional top buyers include the Department of Veterans Affairs at $68.4M and the Department of Energy at $44.3M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Iowa?
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. is the largest federal contractor in Iowa with $394M in obligations in FY2026 to date. DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC is next with $294M, followed by PMX INDUSTRIES, INC. at $137M and AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC at $92.1M.
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