Federal contracts in Chicago, IL
Right now there are 4 open federal contract notices in Chicago, IL, 2 of them open for bids. 1 close within the next 7 days. 3 are set aside for small or certified businesses, so fewer companies can compete. Over the last 12 months agencies posted 42 contract solicitations in Chicago, IL and published 7 awards with a median value of $250K. The busiest buyer was the Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, with 9 solicitations.
- Open notices today
- 4 (2 open for bids)
- Closing within 7 days
- 1
- Set aside for small or certified businesses
- 3
- Solicitations posted, last 12 months
- 42
- Published awards, last 12 months
- 7 (median $250K)
- Busiest buyer, last 12 months
- Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons
- Source and update
- SAM.gov public data, updated October 20, 2026
Open now
| Deadline | Notice | Set-aside |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 3 days left |
Construction Inspection Services
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Chicago, IL |
Small business |
| Oct 29 9 days left |
Modernize Damen (Bldg. 1) Elevators Construction 537-24-101
Department of Veterans Affairs, Chicago, IL |
SDVOSB |
| Nov 3 14 days left |
U.S. Government Seeking to Lease Warehouse Space in Chicago, IL
Public Buildings Service, Chicago, IL Pre-solicitation |
Open to all |
| Nov 20 31 days left |
Emergency and Rapid Response Services VI (ERRS)
Environmental Protection Agency, Chicago, IL Pre-solicitation |
Small business |
What is being bought
open today + last 12 months
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors5
- 311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing5
- 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)2
- 722310 Food Service Contractors2
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2
- 561710 Exterminating and Pest Control Services2
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction2
- 541310 Architectural Services1
- 238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors1
- 562910 Remediation Services1
- 238160 Roofing Contractors1
- 721110 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels1
- 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools1
- 611699 All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction1
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers1
- 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing1
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing1
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing1
- 531190 Lessors of Other Real Estate Property1
- 541618 Other Management Consulting Services1
Agencies buying here
- Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons9
- Department of Veterans Affairs8
- Public Buildings Service4
- Department of the Army4
- Department of the Navy3
- US Marshals Service3
- Department of Housing and Urban Development2
- Environmental Protection Agency1
- Food and Drug Administration1
- Internal Revenue Service1
Other cities in Illinois
Recent awards
7 published awards in the last 12 months. The latest:
| Date | Winner and contract | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | Upper Mississippi River Basin Association 7900 W 78th St Ste 380 Edina Inland Sensitivity Atlas for Region 5 WI/IL/MN Environmental Protection Agency, IL |
$250K |
| Sep 30 | Great Lakes Commission 1300 Victors Way Ste 1350 Ann Arbor Inland Sensitivity Atlas for Region 5 Environmental Protection Agency, IL |
$250K |
| Sep 22 | Industria Inc. PULL - Tower Buildout National Park Service, IL |
$4.1M |
| Sep 1 | Thermostat Blocker I, Inc. Emergency 537C60187 VCS Cooler Freezer and Flooring Repairs Department of Veterans Affairs, IL |
$80K |
| Jul 14 | Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co. ECAT Dental Award Defense Logistics Agency, IL |
$48.3M |
| Jul 8 | EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY Independence Government Seeks Office Space in Independence, OH Public Buildings Service, IL |
$2.0M |
| May 8 | Wold Architects Incorporated Roof Replacement - A/E Construction Support Services Public Buildings Service, IL |
$46K |
Who wins the most
- Upper Mississippi River Basin Association 7900 W 78th St Ste 380 Edina (1 award)
- Great Lakes Commission 1300 Victors Way Ste 1350 Ann Arbor (1 award)
- Industria Inc. (1 award)
- Thermostat Blocker I, Inc. (1 award)
- Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co. (1 award)
- EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY Independence (1 award)
- Wold Architects Incorporated (1 award)
Questions
How many federal contract contracts are open in Chicago, IL?
On October 20, 2026 there were 4 open notices on SAM.gov, 1 of them closing within a week. BidFox updates this page every morning from the official SAM.gov data.
Which agencies buy the most contract in Chicago, IL?
Counting solicitations from the last 12 months: Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons (9 solicitations); Department of Veterans Affairs (7 solicitations); Department of the Army (4 solicitations).
How much are federal contract contracts in Chicago, IL worth?
The median published award over the last 12 months was $250K, across 7 award notices. Many awards are much smaller or larger, and some contracts are awarded without a public award notice.
Can small businesses bid on contract contracts in Chicago, IL?
Yes. 67% of the contract solicitations in Chicago, IL in the last 12 months were set aside for small businesses or for certified firms (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB). Open-competition notices accept any registered business.
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Source: public SAM.gov contract opportunity notices, updated October 20, 2026. Award amounts are as published in award notices.