Specialty Trade contracts in Iowa
Federal specialty trade contracting (concrete, framing, finishing, site prep and more) work in Iowa that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 18, 2026: 1 open notice, 0 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 8 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 2381 (Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors), 2383 (Building Finishing Contractors), 2389 (Other Specialty Trade Contractors). Place of performance: Iowa.
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Open set-asides and early notices
Due 2026-11-03 · 16d
Department of Veterans Affairs · Network Contract Office 23 (36C263) · Des Moines, IA
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Who wins this work in Iowa
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Rafcontracting Inc | $498,000 |
| Infinity Construction Management LLC | $489,512 |
| Southeast Constructors Inc | $146,000 |
| Williams Diversified LLC | $106,878 |
| Arabic Interpreters LLC | $57,888 |
Top buyers: Department of Agriculture ($616,021), Department of Veterans Affairs ($489,512), Department of Defense ($203,888).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2381, 2383, 2389 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 specialty trade contracting set-aside contracts are open in Iowa?
As of Oct 18, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 1 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notice for specialty trade contracting work performed in Iowa (NAICS 2381, 2383, 2389), from SAM.gov.
Who wins specialty trade contracting set-aside contracts in Iowa?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 8 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Iowa. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Rafcontracting Inc ($498,000), and the biggest buyer was Department of Agriculture.
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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