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Small business contracts in Iowa

17 open federal solicitations are reserved for Small business firms with work to be performed in Iowa. Large businesses can't compete for these.

Reserved for firms that qualify as small under the solicitation's NAICS size standard. No special certification beyond an accurate SAM.gov registration and size representation — but misrepresenting size is a false-statement offense, and many of these still layer on licenses, bonding, and experience minimums.

You aren't limited to these 17. Another 2,774 open Small business set-asides list no fixed place of performance — remote, nationwide, or delivery-based work a Iowa firm can bid on the same as anyone. See all 5,137 Small business bids →

Closing soonest in Iowa

Tracked Mini Stand on Skid Steer with AttachmentsDept of Defense · due 2026-08-25Liquid Nitrogen FreezerAgriculture, Department of · due 2026-08-26Replacement of Critical Steam Lines at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAAP)Dept of Defense · due 2026-09-04SU MH in Cedar Rapids, IAJustice, Department of · due 2026-09-09SU MH in Cedar Rapids, IAJustice, Department of · due 2026-09-09Shop Towels Lease and LaunderingDept of Defense · due 2026-08-17Shop Towels Lease and Laundering | Iowa National GuardDept of Defense · due 2026-08-171232SA26Q1190 � Combination Synopsis/Solicitation for a Seed Counting Carousel USDA-ARS-MWD Ames IAAgriculture, Department of · due 2026-08-17Shop Towels Lease and Laundering | Iowa National GuardDept of Defense · due 2026-08-17Lighting Renovation for USDA ARS in Ames, IAAgriculture, Department of · due 2026-08-18Semi-Annual Preventative Maintenance for Security GatesAgriculture, Department of · due 2026-08-18Semi-Annual Preventative Maintenance for Security GatesAgriculture, Department of · due 2026-08-18

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Small business set-asides in Iowa by trade

Construction of Buildings3 reserved bids openMachinery Manufacturing3 reserved bids openPersonal and Laundry Services3 reserved bids openFabricated Metal Product Manufacturing2 reserved bids openElectrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing2 reserved bids openAmbulatory Health Care Services2 reserved bids openSpecialty Trade Contractors1 reserved bid openAdministrative and Support Services1 reserved bid open
Per solicitation · $99

A set-aside win still dies on a technicality

Reserved competition is smaller — but the compliance bar is identical, plus the status representations the set-aside itself requires. The $99 breakdown reads every solicitation document and lists each required form, pass/fail requirement, and non-responsive trigger before you commit to bidding.

Also see: all 5,137 open Small business set-asides nationwide · every set-aside category

This report compiles and structures publicly posted government solicitation information from official procurement sources. It is not legal advice, is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency, and does not replace reading the full official solicitation and its amendments. Requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines are current as of the source posting — always confirm against the official solicitation and any addenda before you submit. Being responsive is your responsibility; verify every mandatory item in the official document.