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.
The state of Iowa has recorded $1.7B in federal contract obligations for FY2026 to date. Obligations fell 53.1% year over year. Federal buyers issued 21,194 awards with an average award size of $80K. Year-to-date totals are partial because the fiscal year is still in progress. Obligations peaked at $3.6B in FY25 and then dropped to $1.7B in FY26. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $1.1B. Other large buying agencies include the Department of the Treasury with $204M and the Department of Agriculture with $128M. The largest vendors receiving obligations in Iowa include ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. at $394M and DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC at $294M. Industries with the biggest obligations in FY2026 to date include Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing at $360M and Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying at $137M. These figures represent contract obligations through the current fiscal year to date and reflect where federal buying activity is concentrated in Iowa right now.
Which agencies drive federal buying in Iowa?
The Department of Defense obligated $1.1B. The Department of the Treasury obligated $204M and the Department of Agriculture obligated $128M. Multiple civilian agencies including the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Energy also contributed, obligating $68.4M and $44.3M respectively.
| 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).
Who captures the largest federal obligations in Iowa?
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. captured $394M in obligations and DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC captured $294M. PMX INDUSTRIES, INC. captured $137M while AMERICAN ORDNANCE LLC captured $92.1M. Iowa State University of Science and Technology received $45M and several construction and services firms appear on the list as well.
| 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?
Answer: $1.7B in federal contract obligations went to Iowa for FY2026 to date. The state received 21,194 awards with an average award size of $80K. These totals are fiscal year to date and current-year totals are partial.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Iowa?
Answer: The Department of Defense, the Department of the Treasury, and the Department of Agriculture award the most contracts in Iowa. The Department of Defense obligated $1.1B, the Department of the Treasury obligated $204M, and the Department of Agriculture obligated $128M in FY2026 to date.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Iowa?
Answer: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. and DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC are the largest federal contractors in Iowa by obligations. ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. received $394M and DATA LINK SOLUTIONS LLC received $294M in FY2026 to date.
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