Iowa State University Of Science And Technology

Iowa State University of Science and Technology, a public land-grant research institution headquartered in Ames, Iowa, is registered with the federal government as a prime contractor and grant recipient with UEI DQDBM7FGJPC5. The university serves as a comprehensive research and educational enterprise that delivers specialized scientific research, technical services, and educational support across numerous federal agencies. As a state-controlled institution of higher learning and a 1862 Land Grant College, Iowa State University brings substantial expertise in agriculture, biotechnology, engineering, veterinary medicine, and advanced technologies to its engagements with the federal government. The university's mission encompasses both fundamental scientific discovery and practical applications that address critical national challenges in areas ranging from food security and animal health to renewable energy and national defense.

Through federal contracts, Iowa State University has demonstrated extensive capabilities in delivering diagnostic testing services, educational support, research and development, and specialized scientific services. The university has executed multiple delivery orders with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Veterinary Services division for diagnostic testing services related to animal diseases, including highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) testing, classical swine fever (CSF) testing, African swine fever (ASF) testing, and influenza A virus serology (IAV-S) testing under the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, with individual orders ranging from $25,000 to $300,000. Additionally, Iowa State University has received contract awards from the Bureau of Naval Personnel for Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) midshipmen tuition and allowable fees, with semester-based awards ranging from approximately $59,000 to over $1.1 million. The university has also served as prime contractor for the Federal Highway Administration in co-sponsoring the 15th National Conference on Transportation Asset Management, and for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service in providing corn double haploid production services. These non-set-aside contracts reflect the university's standing as a qualified provider of specialized services without requiring small business or minority-owned enterprise protections. Iowa State University maintains a Blanket Purchase Agreement with the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services valued at $250,000 over five years through April 2028 for biotechnology support services including DNA and protein synthesis, sequencing, and analysis. The university has also functioned as a subcontractor to major prime contractors including Leidos, Inc., Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, and Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., contributing research and development, educational services, and specialized technical support.

Through federal grant awards, Iowa State University has established itself as a significant recipient of research and educational funding across multiple agencies and scientific disciplines. The university has received substantial grant awards from the National Science Foundation across numerous programs, including awards for STEM engagement, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence applications, quantum computing, materials science, biological sciences research, and mathematical sciences. Notable NSF awards include cooperative agreements for the Iowa Space Grant Consortium ($3.41 million for 2025-2028) and the Office of STEM Engagement program ($750,000 for 2025-2028), demonstrating the university's role in workforce development and student engagement. The National Institutes of Health and its component institutes, including the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and National Institute on Aging, have funded research projects addressing malaria parasite biology, cardiovascular health in women, and biomedical innovations. The U.S. Department of Energy has provided funding for distributed energy resource research and transformer health monitoring for rural grids. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has awarded multiple grants for Earth science applications in agriculture and STEM education initiatives. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture has funded agricultural research through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative program, supporting projects on nitrogen use efficiency in corn, aquaculture development, and food system literacy. The Defense Health Agency and Department of Defense have funded medical research on prostate cancer and materials science initiatives. The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded funding through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse has supported research on substance use prevention among vulnerable populations. These grants demonstrate the breadth of Iowa State University's research enterprise and its recognition by federal agencies as a capable partner in addressing complex scientific and societal challenges. The university has also served as a sub-grantee under multiple prime grantees including the University of Illinois, University of California Davis, and other research institutions, contributing specialized expertise in areas such as bioenergy research, genomic analysis, animal health, and environmental sustainability.

Iowa State University holds a single Blanket Purchase Agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services, awarded May 1, 2023, with an ultimate completion date of April 30, 2028. This single-award BPA, valued at a ceiling of $250,000 over the five-year period, provides biotechnology support services including DNA and protein synthesis, sequencing, and analysis. The agreement was established to provide the USDA with access to local, impartial capabilities in genetic analysis to rapidly diagnose disease in the event of an animal health emergency, with Iowa State University being identified as the only supplier within commuting distance capable of providing the full scope of required biotechnology services. Under this BPA framework, the university issued a firm fixed-price call for the base ordering period valued at $12,500 covering the period from May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. The services are to be performed at Iowa State University's facilities in Ames, Iowa, positioning the university as a critical resource for the federal government's emergency preparedness and animal health surveillance capabilities. This IDV structure allows the USDA to access specialized biotechnology services on an as-needed basis while maintaining a pre-established relationship with a qualified provider, exemplifying the university's role as a standing resource for federal scientific and diagnostic support.