Federal Contracts in Illinois (IL)
Federal contracting in Illinois
Illinois's federal-contracting profile centers on Naval Station Great Lakes (Navy's only enlisted boot camp) north of Chicago, Scott AFB (Air Mobility Command HQ + USTRANSCOM HQ — combatant command for global logistics), Rock Island Arsenal (joint manufacturing + Army Sustainment Command), and Argonne National Laboratory + Fermi National Accelerator Lab (DOE Office of Science). Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region in Des Plaines. EPA Region 5 in Chicago. VA hospital network is large with multiple medical centers. Department of Veterans Affairs and HHS regional offices anchor non-DoD spending.
Top Awardees Performing in Illinois
| Vendor | Awards | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| EMCORE CHICAGO INERTIAL CORPORATION CAGE 3HL51 | 2 | $1.5M |
| Northwestern University CAGE 01725 | 1 | $3.8M |
| ADA S. MCKINLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. CAGE 06PP4 | 1 | $33.5M |
| RIVERBEND ENERGETICS MFG., LLC CAGE 07827 | 1 | $276K |
| SYSMEX AMERICA, INC CAGE 09MC6 | 1 | $111K |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS CAGE 09ZE7 | 1 | $880K |
| J. F. BRENNAN COMPANY, INC. CAGE 0EV95 | 1 | $117.7M |
| MPC PRODUCTS CORPORATION CAGE 19710 | 1 | $1.1M |
| ESSEX ELECTRO ENGINEERS INC CAGE 21269 | 1 | $667K |
| DCX-CHOL ENTERPRISES, INC. CAGE 30463 | 1 | $133K |
| FREEBOURN ANDREW CAGE 32BP6 | 1 | $708K |
| INTELLIGENT DEVICES LLC CAGE 3CFB4 | 1 | $459K |
| NANOSCIENCE INSTRUMENTS INC CAGE 3CT55 | 1 | $53K |
| PROQUEST LLC CAGE 3E922 | 1 | $153K |
| PHILLIPS CORPORATION CAGE 3MPQ0 | 1 | $986K |
| EAGLE'S NEST ST. CLAIR COUNTY, THE CAGE 3NAU3 | 1 | $2.1M |
| GREENWOOD PROPERTIES, L.L.P. CAGE 44UU0 | 1 | $2.8M |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CAGE 4B808 | 1 | $224K |
| SARTORIUS STEDIM NORTH AMERICA INC. CAGE 56QR8 | 1 | $68K |
| WRH INC CAGE 5AP96 | 1 | $11.8M |
Award Trends in Illinois (2024-2026)
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | $317.0M |
| 2025 | 21 | $1.3B |
Top Agencies Buying Work in Illinois
| Agency | Solicitations |
|---|---|
| DEPT OF DEFENSE | 522 |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 212 |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 103 |
| JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 42 |
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 39 |
| GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 13 |
| RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD | 7 |
| TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 6 |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF | 5 |
| INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 3 |
Top NAICS Codes in Illinois
| NAICS Code | Name | Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | 39 |
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 34 |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 34 |
| 238220 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | 31 |
| 334516 | - | 30 |
| 332710 | - | 26 |
| 237130 | - | 23 |
| 811310 | - | 15 |
| 311999 | - | 14 |
| 339999 | - | 13 |
Top Set-Asides in Illinois
| Set-Aside | Opportunities |
|---|---|
| SBA | 164 |
| NONE | 99 |
| SDVOSBC | 46 |
| VSA | 1 |
| WOSBSS | 1 |
| 8A | 1 |
| SDVOSBS | 1 |
Active Opportunities in Illinois
| Title | Agency | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| RFI for MAGIS-100 Suspended Work Platform System | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-07-14T17:00:00-05:00 |
| FY27 Elevator Maintenance Base + 4 Option Year Service Contract @ Scott AFB | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-14T09:00:00-05:00 |
| Cornerstone CS-26-0404 JMTC Flexible Foundry Design | DEPT OF DEFENSE | - |
| RESHAPE 2.0 | DEPT OF DEFENSE | - |
| RESHAPE 2.0 | DEPT OF DEFENSE | - |
| Building 138 Repair/Repurpose | DEPT OF DEFENSE | - |
| Repair B632, Fire Suppression and Hangar Door | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-07-23T13:00:00-05:00 |
| USTRANSCOM Procurement Forecast FY26 Quarter 3&4-FY27 | DEPT OF DEFENSE | - |
| UNIVERSAL PRINTER | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-09-29T00:00:00+00:00 |
| AMC/A6 Information Technology Needs Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) - Amendment 03 | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2031-02-26T00:00:00+00:00 |
Why bid in Illinois
Illinois opportunities favor logistics, transportation, and sustainment vendors. USTRANSCOM at Scott AFB publishes huge IDIQ vehicles for global mobility (TRANSCOM URM, Defense Freight Transportation Services). Argonne and Fermilab fund advanced computing, materials, and high-energy physics small-business R&D.
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