Construction contracts in Iowa
Federal building construction work in Iowa that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 3 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 10 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 2362 (Nonresidential Building Construction), 2361 (Residential Building Construction). Place of performance: Iowa.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 82 | COVENANT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, LABOR, SUPERVISION,… Why 82? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $11M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 29, 2027). +20/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $11M obligated so far. +15/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 3 offers. +17/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Commercial and Institutional Building… | IA | $11,091,002 | Sep 29, 2027 |
| 77 | AR6 CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING, LLC HANGAR RENOVATION Why 77? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $6.7M · 5 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 30, 2027). +20/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $6.7M obligated so far. +13/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 5 offers. +14/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | Commercial and Institutional Building… | IA | $6,668,572 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 67 | COVENANT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC PROJECT #636-130 - DES MOINES - VACIHCS - EXPAND AND REMODEL LABORATORY - DES MOINES, IA Why 67? ends in 18 mo · no option years left · $19M · 5 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 18 months (Apr 13, 2028). +6/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $19M obligated so far. +17/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 5 offers. +14/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Commercial and Institutional Building… | IA | $19,181,217 | Apr 13, 2028 |
Who wins this work in Iowa
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Covenant Construction Services LLC | $6,491,433 |
| Razor Consulting Solutions, Inc | $2,552,508 |
| BKM Construction LLC | $1,652,395 |
| Roundhouse PBN - Tepa Ec Joint Venture | $1,390,479 |
| Dax/Gbab JV LLC | $651,004 |
Top buyers: Department of Veterans Affairs ($9,446,717), Department of Agriculture ($2,923,780), Department of Defense ($2,038,966).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2362, 2361 performed in Iowa, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Iowa
APEX Accelerators give small businesses no-cost, one-on-one help with SAM.gov registration, finding bids and preparing proposals. The program is funded by the Department of War (formerly Defense) Office of Industrial Base Growth.
- Iowa State University APEX Accelerator · Cedar Rapids (319) 310-8612 · Clive (515) 686-0422 · Iowa City (319) 333-9558
Serves: Allamakee, Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Clayton, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Floyd, Grundy, Howard,…
- Iowa State University APEX Accelerator - Headquarters · Ames (515) 686-0279
Serves: Adair, Adams, Appanoose, Audubon, Boone, Buena Vista, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Cerro Gordo, Cherokee, Clarke, Clay, Crawford, Dallas,…
- The PEDCO APEX Accelerator · Carter Lake (712) 308-1366
Serves: businesses owned by Native American individuals, Tribes and Native Corporations that are based in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin.
Source: official APEX Accelerators directory, checked Oct 18, 2026. AwardWatchdog is independent and not affiliated with the APEX Accelerators program.
Frequently asked questions
How many federal building construction set-aside contracts are open in Iowa?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for building construction work performed in Iowa (NAICS 2362, 2361), from SAM.gov.
Who wins building construction set-aside contracts in Iowa?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 10 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Iowa. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Covenant Construction Services LLC ($6,491,433), and the biggest buyer was Department of Veterans Affairs.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Iowa?
Iowa is served by Iowa State University APEX Accelerator, Iowa State University APEX Accelerator - Headquarters, The PEDCO APEX Accelerator. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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