Federal contracts in Ames, IA
Right now there are 3 open federal contract notices in Ames, IA, 1 of them open for bids. 1 close within the next 7 days. 1 is set aside for small or certified businesses, so fewer companies can compete. Over the last 12 months agencies posted 107 contract solicitations in Ames, IA and published 3 awards with a median value of $162K. The busiest buyer was the Agricultural Research Service, with 70 solicitations.
- Open notices today
- 3 (1 open for bids)
- Closing within 7 days
- 1
- Set aside for small or certified businesses
- 1
- Solicitations posted, last 12 months
- 107
- Published awards, last 12 months
- 3 (median $162K)
- Busiest buyer, last 12 months
- Agricultural Research Service
- Source and update
- SAM.gov public data, updated October 20, 2026
Open now
| Deadline | Notice | Set-aside |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22 2 days left |
1232SA27Q0008 – Sources Sought for Propane Deliveries USDA-ARS-MWA Ames IA
Agricultural Research Service, Ames, IA Sources sought |
Small business |
| Nov 10 21 days left |
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine Antigen Concentrate (VAC)
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Ames, IA Sources sought |
Open to all |
| Jun 16, 2027 239 days left |
NAHLN Diagnostic Testing Services
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Ames, IA |
Open to all |
What is being bought
open today + last 12 months
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing22
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing10
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance8
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction5
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors4
- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors4
- 112210 Hog and Pig Farming4
- 311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing4
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services3
- 111150 Corn Farming3
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance3
- 334118 Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing3
- 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing3
- 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing2
- 561210 Facilities Support Services2
- 333120 Construction Machinery Manufacturing2
- 333415 Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing2
- 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)2
- 111940 Hay Farming2
- 335312 Motor and Generator Manufacturing2
Agencies buying here
Other cities in Iowa
Recent awards
3 published awards in the last 12 months. The latest:
| Date | Winner and contract | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2 | Rafcontracting Inc. Replace Fencing at Ames, IA Agricultural Research Service, IA |
$68K |
| Jun 29 | Becton, Dickinson And Company Award and Justification - Acquisition of a Flow Cytometry Instrument Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, IA |
$398K |
| Mar 23 | Government Scientific Source Inc. Molecular Transport Media Tubes used for HPAI testing Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, IA |
$162K |
Who wins the most
- Rafcontracting Inc. (1 award)
- Becton, Dickinson And Company (1 award)
- Government Scientific Source Inc. (1 award)
Questions
How many federal contract contracts are open in Ames, IA?
On October 20, 2026 there were 3 open notices on SAM.gov, 1 of them closing within a week. BidFox updates this page every morning from the official SAM.gov data.
Which agencies buy the most contract in Ames, IA?
Counting solicitations from the last 12 months: Agricultural Research Service (70 solicitations); Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (25 solicitations); Forest Service (8 solicitations).
How much are federal contract contracts in Ames, IA worth?
The median published award over the last 12 months was $162K, across 3 award notices. Many awards are much smaller or larger, and some contracts are awarded without a public award notice.
Can small businesses bid on contract contracts in Ames, IA?
Yes. 58% of the contract solicitations in Ames, IA in the last 12 months were set aside for small businesses or for certified firms (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB). Open-competition notices accept any registered business.
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Source: public SAM.gov contract opportunity notices, updated October 20, 2026. Award amounts are as published in award notices.