Government contracts & bids in Ames, Iowa

Latest open solicitations in Ames

• Building 154 Cooling Tower Media Replacement
  AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAmes, IAPosted Jul 23, 2026Due Jul 30, 2026

  Amendment 1 is posted 7/23/26. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26R0048 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Building 154 Cooling Tower Media Replacement. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North Amer…

• EQU-19043 - USA (Ames, Iowa) - Audio and Visual Components Supplies - Deadline August 12,2026
  Ames, IAPosted Jul 23, 2026Due Aug 12, 2026

  (1) Vendor needs to provide audio and visual components supplies to the government authority located in Ames, IA. – 3RU Rack Mount Kit For BlueBridge Wall Controllers– Two Way Weather Resistant Loudspeaker, 70V/100V– Video Converter – Bi–Directional 12G–SDI to HDMI (with Power Supply)– Catchbox Plus System with 2channel Hub DSP receiver w/ networking, Dante, 1 Cube, 1 Clip, incl –Chargers– Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System– 6“ Ceiling plate, black– 18“ Fixed extension column…

• MEDI-7944 - USA (Ames, Iowa) - Influenza and Covid-19 Vaccinations Supplies - Deadline August 11,2026
  Ames, IAPosted Jul 23, 2026Due Aug 11, 2026

  (1) Vendor needs to provide influenza and covid–19 vaccinations supplies for on–site and walk–in locations for influenza and COVID–19 vaccinations to the government authority located in Ames, IA.– Shall comply with all the requirements set forth by the health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA), including the requirements for electronic data interchange and privacy.– The City has historically offered standard influenza vaccinations, high–dose influenza vaccinations for indivi…

• GRVEHICLES-0334 - USA (Ames, Iowa) - Full-Size Standard Cab Pickup Supplies - Deadline July 30,2026
  Ames, IAPosted Jul 23, 2026Due Jul 30, 2026

  (1) Vendor needs to provide full–size standard cab pickup supplies to the government authority located in Ames, IA. – Pickup, Full–size 350/3500 Series, Std. Cab, 4WD, Box (8’) Delete & Rear Bumper Delete.(2) All the questions must be submitted no later than July 30, 2026. 

• NET-16739 - USA (Ames, Iowa) - Towable Cellular Antenna Service - Deadline August 11,2026
  Ames, IAPosted Jul 22, 2026Due Aug 11, 2026

  (1) Vendor needs to provide towable cellular antenna service to the government authority located in Ames, IA. • Cell–on–Wheels (COW) trailer equipped with a shelter and a diesel generator that can host Radio Access Network (RAN) radios, antennas, and supporting infrastructure. • It will serve as a rapidly deployable mobile base station to provide temporary wireless coverage in remote regions.(2) All the questions must be submitted no later than July 30, 2026 

• Lighting Renovation for USDA ARS in Ames, IA
  AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAmes, IAPosted Jul 17, 2026Due Aug 18, 2026

  This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0962 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a lighting renovation for USDA ARS in Ames, IA. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classificatio…

• NAHLN Diagnostic Testing Services
  AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAmes, IAPosted Jul 16, 2026Due Jun 16, 2027

  Amendment 12639526Q0089-0001 and the revised Attachment 2 - Diagnostic Services Price List are uploaded to the "Attachments/Links" section. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12639526Q0089 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for diagnostic testing …

• Replace Fencing at Ames, IA
  AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAmes, IAPosted Jul 15, 2026Due Aug 6, 2026

  This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1026 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Fence Replacement at Ames, IA. The requirement is for the removal and replacement of fencing for containment of research animals and the renovation of the feed…

• EXTRA-72856 - USA (Ames, Iowa) - Vertical Rise Lift Platform - Deadline July 29,2026
  Ames, IAPosted Jul 14, 2026Due Jul 29, 2026

  (1) Vendor needs to provide vertical rise lift platform to the government authority located in Ames, IA.– A heavy–duty vertical rise platform lift for use in the steam clean bay.– Fleet consists of light–duty cutaway buses, 40–foot heavy–duty buses, and 60–foot heavy–duty articulating buses.– The buses are manufactured by a variety of manufacturers.(2) All the questions must be submitted no later than July 29,2026.  

• Li-Cor 8250-01 Extension Manifold (Brand Name or Equal)
  AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAmes, IAPosted Jul 9, 2026

  Contract action was both fixed-priced and competitive; it was awarded to the lowest price technically acceptable small business set aside.

• Award and Justification - Acquisition of a Flow Cytometry Instrument
  AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAmes, IAPosted Jul 7, 2026

  This award is a sole-source, fixed price, 90 day delivery, new contract for the manufacture or procurement of a spectral flow cytometer with cell imaging capabilities, a critical piece of scientific equipment which measures fluorescent emission spectra from stained samples allowing for the rapid and accurate measurement of specific live cell populations within a mixed sample as well as being capable of visualizing the cells. The spectral flow cytometer is needed to ensure the laboratory is ca…

• FMD Vaccine Sources Sought
  AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAmes, IAPosted Jun 29, 2026Due Jul 29, 2026

  Overview The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Acquisition and Asset Management Division (AAMD) has issued this Sources Sought notice on behalf of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (FADDL) as a means of conducting market research to identify interested parties with the resources to manufacture, store, and deliver F…

• DISPOS-9287 - USA (Ames, Iowa) - Transportation and Disposal Services - Deadline August 14,2026
  Ames, IAPosted Jun 20, 2026Due Aug 14, 2026

  (1) Vendor needs to provide transportation and disposal services for removal, transportation and disposal of non–radioactive chemical waste, removal, transportation and disposal or recycling of compressed gas cylinders, stabilization of reactive and potentially explosive compounds to the government authority located in Ames, IA.(2) All question must be submitted no later than July 19, 2026.(3) A contract period will be for one year. 

• Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccinations
  PurchasingAmes, IAPosted Jul 22, 2026Due Aug 11, 2026
• Full-Size Standard Cab Pickup
  PurchasingAmes, IAPosted Jul 22, 2026Due Jul 30, 2026
• Maxwell Avenue Retaining Wall Replacement
  PurchasingAmes, IAPosted Jul 13, 2026Due Jul 29, 2026
• Vertical Rise Platform Lift for CyRide
  PurchasingAmes, IAPosted Jul 13, 2026Due Jul 29, 2026
• State and Mortenson (SAM) Water Tower Fencing
  PurchasingAmes, IAPosted Jul 13, 2026Due Jul 28, 2026
• Automated Aqueous Combustion Total Organic Carbon Analyzer
  AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAmes, IAPosted Jun 18, 2026
• 60 - Cesarean deprived Colostrum deprived Piglets
  AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAmes, IAPosted Jun 12, 2026
• (Amended - 0001) Chilled Water Pumps Repair USDA ARS Ames, IA
  AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAmes, IAPosted Jun 10, 2026
• Pumped Pretreated Waste System Vault Upgrade Project – Ames, IA
  AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAmes, IAPosted Jun 2, 2026
• Cow Lactation and Dry Premix Feed
  AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAmes, IAPosted Jun 1, 2026

Recently closed in Ames

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• Luminex 200
  AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAmes, IAClosed Jul 27, 2026

  This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12639526Q0225 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Luminex 200's. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516 The…

• Water softener and reverse osmosis system maintenance - Ames, IA
  AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAmes, IAClosed Jul 27, 2026

  Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0965 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Lab Water Maintenance. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standar…

• ELECTRIC-0919 - USA (Ames, Iowa) - Electrical Engineering Services - Deadline July 24,2026
  Ames, IAClosed Jul 24, 2026

  (1) Vendor needs to provide electrical engineering services to the government authority located in Ames, IA.      – Provide engineering and support services for performing electrical system studies associated with arc flash hazards. – Short circuit, coordination, and arc flash results section must include a summary table of results and all models used during the analysis.– Short circuit and fault current analysis with review of equipment adequacy for a safe reliable s…

• SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE-Digital flatbed cutter, with tangential creasing for the USDA, ARS, NADC-Visual Services in Ames, IA
  AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAmes, IAClosed Jul 24, 2026

  Sources are being sought to determine if there are manufacturers/contractors available offering a domestically sourced item that meets the minimum description outlined below. This is not a solicitation Announcement or Request for Proposal. It does not constitute any commitment by the Government. No award will result from this notice. The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified domestic sources. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by th…

• Engineering Services for Arc Flash Study at the Power Plant
  PurchasingAmes, IAClosed Jul 24, 2026
• Walking Floor Trailers for Municipal Solid Waste
  PurchasingAmes, IAClosed Jul 24, 2026
• Valve Maintenance, Related Services & Supplies Contract
  PurchasingAmes, IAClosed Jul 22, 2026
• Video Surveillance Perimeter Enhancement
  AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAmes, IAClosed Jul 21, 2026

  The intent of this specification is, Requesting a Quotation for BPA call under 12639523A0029, to provide the National Centers for Animal Health, specifically; located at 1920 Dayton Ave, Ames, Iowa 50010, with an infrastructure for adding security measures consisting of Video Surveillance modifications that will enhance the protection of the facility, assets and safety of personnel. All performance must be in accordance with overall BPA for Nationwide Security System Maintenance, Repair and I…

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