R&D contracts in Iowa
Federal research and development work in Iowa that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 0 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 4 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Iowa.
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Who wins this work in Iowa
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Narratear, Inc | $250,000 |
| Government Scientific Source Inc | $162,413 |
| Facex, LLC | $139,996 |
| Yrikka, Inc. | $106,631 |
| Creative Biomart Inc | $16,999 |
Top buyers: Department of Education ($250,000), Department of Defense ($246,627), Department of Agriculture ($172,856).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 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 research and development 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 research and development work performed in Iowa (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Iowa?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 4 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Iowa. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Narratear, Inc ($250,000), and the biggest buyer was Department of Education.
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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