State Of Iowa Department For Blind

Des Moines, IA Part of IA. Dept. Of Agriculture

UEI
JDEAQSCUA2U5
CAGE
3QSR7
Primary NAICS
624310 Vocational Rehabilitation Services
SAM.gov registration
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Company facts

Self-certified in SAM.gov
  • U.S. State Government
Entity structure
U.S. Government Entity
Corporate family
SAM.gov registration date
Physical address
524 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Website
iowa.gov
Founded
1972
Employees
251-1K
Estimated annual revenue
$100M-$250M
Industry
  1. Consumer Discretionary
  2. Diversified Consumer Services
  3. Specialized Consumer Services
  4. Legal Services
SIC code
91 Executive, Legislative, & General
Profiles

Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .

Contract awards

Award Agency Obligated Awarded
Definitive Contract W912LP05C0002 Iowa National Guard (ARNG) $561,488
Cafeteria equipment GS06P04GXM0022 Region 6 (PBS) $35,000

Grant awards

Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.

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About the company

The State of Iowa Department for the Blind is a U.S. state government entity headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, that has maintained federal grant funding eligibility since its registration with SAM.gov in February 2004. As a specialized state agency, the department provides comprehensive rehabilitation and independent living services to individuals with visual impairments throughout Iowa. The entity serves as a prime recipient of federal formula grant awards focused on vocational rehabilitation, employment services, and independent living support for blind and visually impaired populations, demonstrating a sustained commitment to enhancing employment outcomes and quality of life for individuals with blindness and vision loss.

The State of Iowa Department for the Blind has consistently received annual formula grant awards from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) across four primary program areas. The largest and most recurring award is the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR) program, which provides comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services including career assessments, counseling, job training, workplace accommodations, and assistive technology to help individuals with visual impairments achieve employment and economic independence. The department also administers State Supported Employment Services, which focuses on helping individuals with disabilities, particularly those who are blind or visually impaired, secure and maintain competitive employment through ongoing support and specialized training. Additionally, the department manages Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind (OIB), delivering counseling, skills training, and technology support to help older blind individuals maintain and improve their ability to function independently in their homes and communities. A supplemental award in May 2021 through the Randolph-Sheppard Financial Relief and Restoration Payments program provided emergency COVID-19 relief funding to support blind vendors in the State Business Enterprise program who experienced pandemic-related losses. The department's grant awards, which have been renewed annually from fiscal years 2021 through 2026, demonstrate consistent federal investment in the state's capacity to deliver integrated rehabilitation and independent living services to Iowa's blind and visually impaired population.

Quick answers

Is State Of Iowa Department For Blind registered in SAM.gov?

Yes. State Of Iowa Department For Blind's SAM.gov registration is active through April 3, 2027.

What is State Of Iowa Department For Blind's CAGE code?

State Of Iowa Department For Blind's CAGE code is 3QSR7, and its Unique Entity ID (UEI) is JDEAQSCUA2U5.

What is State Of Iowa Department For Blind's most recent federal award?

State Of Iowa Department For Blind's most recent federal grant award is State supported employment services (H187B260022), from Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, on October 1, 2025.

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