How much federal contract spending goes to Iowa?

A direct answer for Iowa federal contract spending, top contractors, and visible NAICS markets.

Direct answer

Iowa has $1,670,989,163 in ingested federal contract obligations across 260 award records.

Answer Facts

Obligations$1,670,989,163
Awards260
Top contractorIOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Top NAICS541710 - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES

Who wins federal contracts in Iowa?

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY is the largest visible contractor in Iowa at $1,105,054,782.

Which industries receive federal contract dollars in Iowa?

541710 - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES is the largest visible NAICS category in Iowa at $1,105,054,782.

Source: USAspending.gov. Last updated from ingested federal spending data: May 7, 2026.