Federal contracts in Des Moines, IA
Right now there are 2 open federal contract notices in Des Moines, IA. 1 is set aside for small or certified businesses, so fewer companies can compete. Over the last 12 months agencies posted 19 contract solicitations in Des Moines, IA and published 5 awards with a median value of $37K. The busiest buyer was the Department of Veterans Affairs, with 8 solicitations.
- Open notices today
- 2 (2 open for bids)
- Closing within 7 days
- 0
- Set aside for small or certified businesses
- 1
- Solicitations posted, last 12 months
- 19
- Published awards, last 12 months
- 5 (median $37K)
- Busiest buyer, last 12 months
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Source and update
- SAM.gov public data, updated October 20, 2026
Open now
| Deadline | Notice | Set-aside |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 14 days left |
Replace Operating Room 5 Flooring
Department of Veterans Affairs, Des Moines, IA |
SDVOSB |
| No deadline | Proj #TBD | Elevator Modernization | Elias/Prather
Department of Veterans Affairs, Des Moines, IA |
Open to all |
What is being bought
open today + last 12 months
- 621111 Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)4
- 238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors2
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors2
- 561210 Facilities Support Services2
- 238330 Flooring Contractors1
- 337214 Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing1
- 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing1
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance1
- 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing1
- 541850 Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising1
- 722320 Caterers1
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction1
- 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)1
- 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services1
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance1
Agencies buying here
- Department of Veterans Affairs10
- Department of the Army6
- US Marshals Service3
- Internal Revenue Service1
- Public Buildings Service1
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Recent awards
5 published awards in the last 12 months. The latest:
| Date | Winner and contract | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17 | Element Materials Technology St. Paul Inc. Standards Enforcement Program for FMVSS No. 106, "Brake Hoses" National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, IA |
$1.8M |
| Sep 3 | Bravo, Inc. Utility Vehicle Department of Veterans Affairs, IA |
$32K |
| Sep 3 | Apex Integrated Distribution Inc. Patient Transfer Lifts Department of Veterans Affairs, IA |
$37K |
| Sep 2 | General Electric Company Portable Ultrasounds in support of the Central Iowa VA HCS Department of Veterans Affairs, IA |
$18K |
| Aug 7 | Dynamic Systems Inc. Dell Tech Refresh Department of the Army, IA |
$654K |
Who wins the most
- Element Materials Technology St. Paul Inc. (1 award)
- Bravo, Inc. (1 award)
- Apex Integrated Distribution Inc. (1 award)
- General Electric Company (1 award)
- Dynamic Systems Inc. (1 award)
Questions
How many federal contract contracts are open in Des Moines, IA?
On October 20, 2026 there were 2 open notices on SAM.gov. BidFox updates this page every morning from the official SAM.gov data.
Which agencies buy the most contract in Des Moines, IA?
Counting solicitations from the last 12 months: Department of Veterans Affairs (8 solicitations); Department of the Army (6 solicitations); US Marshals Service (3 solicitations).
How much are federal contract contracts in Des Moines, IA worth?
The median published award over the last 12 months was $37K, across 5 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 Des Moines, IA?
Yes. 79% of the contract solicitations in Des Moines, 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.