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 |
|---|---|---|
| HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION | 9 | $1.3B |
| EMCORE CHICAGO INERTIAL CORPORATION CAGE 3HL51 | 2 | $1.5M |
| CANADIAN SCIENCE PUBLISHING (CSP) CAGE L9551 | 1 | $20K |
| BLACK & VEATCH-STANTEC BRIP JV CAGE 9YT95 | 1 | $85.0M |
| FED LOGISTICS CAGE 9KJS7 | 1 | $22K |
| INSTITUTE OF GAS TECHNOLOGY CAGE 9C0U1 | 1 | $1.9M |
| BIOCARTIS US INC CAGE 8FD63 | 1 | $10.0M |
| TERI E. RUSSO CAGE 8BS92 | 1 | $391K |
| PRENAX INC CAGE 8AJH0 | 1 | $805K |
| WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION CAGE 89101 | 1 | $24K |
| S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY CAGE 82621 | 1 | $457K |
| BROWN POINT FACILITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC CAGE 7SEA5 | 1 | $470K |
| ARCHITECHTURE SOLUTIONS LLC CAGE 7KEA6 | 1 | $33K |
| PROALLIANCE CORP CAGE 70NL5 | 1 | $47.5M |
| BRENCO SUPPLY, INC. CAGE 6BZD0 | 1 | $775K |
| CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC CAGE 5QEP7 | 1 | $31K |
| WRH INC CAGE 5AP96 | 1 | $11.8M |
| SARTORIUS STEDIM NORTH AMERICA INC. CAGE 56QR8 | 1 | $68K |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CAGE 4B808 | 1 | $224K |
| GREENWOOD PROPERTIES, L.L.P. CAGE 44UU0 | 1 | $2.8M |
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 | 410 |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 170 |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 68 |
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 32 |
| JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 26 |
| GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 8 |
| RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD | 7 |
| TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 6 |
| INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 2 |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF | 2 |
Top NAICS Codes in Illinois
| NAICS Code | Name | Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | 36 |
| 238220 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | 28 |
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 27 |
| 334516 | — | 24 |
| 332710 | — | 21 |
| 237130 | — | 20 |
| 423490 | — | 12 |
| 335999 | — | 12 |
| 238210 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 12 |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 12 |
Top Set-Asides in Illinois
| Set-Aside | Opportunities |
|---|---|
| SBA | 90 |
| NONE | 54 |
| SDVOSBC | 23 |
| WOSBSS | 1 |
| VSA | 1 |
| SDVOSBS | 1 |
| 8A | 1 |
Active Opportunities in Illinois
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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