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Sources sought notices in Illinois

Right now there are 7 open sources sought notices on SAM.gov for work in Illinois. Agencies posted 299 sources sought notices for work in Illinois in the last 12 months. 4 close for responses within 7 days.

A sources sought notice is market research: the agency asks who can do the work before it writes the solicitation. Answering costs little, puts you on the contracting officer's list and can decide whether the contract is set aside for small businesses. How to respond to a sources sought notice.

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Open notices today
7
Closing within 7 days
4
Set aside for small or certified businesses
2
Solicitations posted, last 12 months
871
Published awards, last 12 months
91 (median $363K)
Busiest buyer, last 12 months
Department of Energy
Source and update
SAM.gov public data, updated October 24, 2026

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DeadlineNoticeSet-aside
Oct 26
2 days left 		Sources Sought/Request for Information Upper Mississippi River Restoration (UMRR) – Quincy Bay Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project- Stage 1
Department of the Army, Quincy, IL Sources sought
 Open to all
Oct 27
3 days left 		36C255-27-AP-0365 - CT Contrast Injector Maintenance Services
Department of Veterans Affairs, Marion, IL Sources sought
 Open to all
Oct 28
4 days left 		IL Army National Guard Uniform Alterations and Tailoring Services
Department of the Army, IL Sources sought
 Small business
Oct 28
4 days left 		Request for Information Residential Reentry Services and Home Confinement Services within Springfield, Illinois. Home Confinement radius within 200 miles of the RRC Faciliy.
Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, Springfield, IL Sources sought
 Open to all
Nov 5
12 days left		 Intent to renew expiring lease
US Fish and Wildlife Service, Carbondale, IL Sources sought
 Open to all
Nov 12
19 days left		 Base-wide Refuse Collection/Disposal and Recycling Services
Department of the Navy, Great Lakes, IL Sources sought
 Open to all
Dec 3
40 days left		 FCI Marion - Emergency Repair Tornado Damage
Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, Marion, IL Sources sought
 Small business

Questions

How many sources sought notices are open in Illinois?

On October 24, 2026 there were 7 open sources sought notices for work in Illinois on SAM.gov, and 299 in the last 12 months. BidFox updates this page every morning.

What is a sources sought notice?

It is a request for information: the agency wants to know which companies can do the work, and whether enough small businesses exist to set the contract aside. It is not a solicitation, so there is no award from it directly.

Should I answer a sources sought notice?

Usually yes, if the work fits you. A short capability statement that answers the questions asked is enough. If two or more capable small businesses respond, the contracting officer often has to set the solicitation aside for small businesses.

How do I get new notices like these by email?

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Source: public SAM.gov contract opportunity notices, updated October 24, 2026. Award amounts are as published in award notices.

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