Small-business set-aside contracts in Iowa

Right now the most common set-aside for work in Iowa is SDVOSB, followed by Small Business (1). The busiest buying agencies are Department of Agriculture and Department of Veterans Affairs, with work in places like Ames, Des Moines and Bettendorf. Top industries: Construction (2), Manufacturing (1).

Businesses based in Iowa can get free, one-on-one help with SAM.gov registration, certifications and bids from their local APEX Accelerators (free government contracting help) and Find your SBA district office. Place of performance is where the work happens, not where your business must be located, so read each solicitation's requirements.