What does Iowa State University do?

Iowa State University’s mission centers on advancing agricultural, engineering, and scientific research through robust infrastructure support and specialized equipment procurement. As a land-grant institution, its core priorities include sustaining operational excellence across campus research facilities, agricultural experiments, and technical laboratories. Key initiatives focus on maintaining high-performance machinery for field and industrial applications, supporting analytical instrumentation for life sciences research, and ensuring reliable campus utilities and maintenance services. The university prioritizes innovation in physical sciences and applied engineering, with procurement strategies aligned to enable cutting-edge experimentation, data collection, and sustainable campus operations. Procurement patterns reveal a heavy emphasis on industrial machinery and equipment, particularly for agricultural and mechanical operations, including tractors, material handlers, and custom-fabricated components. The agency also consistently acquires analytical laboratory instruments and engineering services to support research integrity and data precision. Maintenance and construction services—such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, and site preparation—are routinely contracted to preserve aging campus infrastructure and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. Contracts are typically awarded through competitive solicitations with no set-asides, favoring direct vendor engagements and performance-based delivery. The agency’s primary procurement targets include industrial truck and tractor manufacturing, analytical laboratory instrument production, and engineering and testing services. While veterinary and janitorial services are procured, they serve ancillary functions to core research and campus operations. Vendor relationships are driven by technical capability, reliability, and adherence to performance specifications rather than socioeconomic preferences. The university favors suppliers with proven expertise in custom fabrication, precision instrumentation, and industrial maintenance. Iowa State University operates as a state-supported institution under the Iowa government, with a statewide presence focused on its Ames campus and affiliated research farms. It functions autonomously under its own procurement authority, utilizing standard government contracting vehicles for goods and services. The agency does not operate as a federal entity but aligns its acquisition practices with state and institutional procurement policies to support its academic and research mission.

How do I find contracts from Iowa State University?

You can find contracts from Iowa State University on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What contracts does Iowa State University award?

Iowa State University awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Iowa State University?

To do business with Iowa State University, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for Iowa State University?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Iowa State University in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

Where is Iowa State University located?

Iowa State University is located in IA. While the agency may have offices in multiple locations, contract opportunities can be performed at various places of performance across the country.

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Iowa State University

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Iowa State University’s mission centers on advancing agricultural, engineering, and scientific research through robust infrastructure support and specialized equipment procurement. As a land-grant institution, its core priorities include sustaining operational excellence across campus research facilities, agricultural experiments, and technical laboratories.

Iowa State University is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors.

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