Federal contracts in Illinois
Right now there are 45 open federal contract notices in Illinois, 33 of them open for bids. 13 close within the next 7 days. 18 are set aside for small or certified businesses, so fewer companies can compete. Over the last 12 months agencies posted 880 contract solicitations in Illinois and published 91 awards with a median value of $363K. The busiest buyer was the Department of Energy, with 277 solicitations.
- Open notices today
- 45 (33 open for bids)
- Closing within 7 days
- 13
- Set aside for small or certified businesses
- 18
- Solicitations posted, last 12 months
- 880
- 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 20, 2026
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| Deadline | Notice | Set-aside |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20 31 days left |
Emergency and Rapid Response Services VI (ERRS)
Environmental Protection Agency, Chicago, IL Pre-solicitation |
Small business |
| Nov 21 32 days left |
UNICOR Marion Request for Quote Various Connectors. See Attached
Federal Prison Industries, Inc, Marion, IL |
Small business |
| Dec 3 44 days left |
FCI Marion - Emergency Repair Tornado Damage
Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, Marion, IL Sources sought |
Small business |
| Jun 30, 2027 253 days left |
Notice to Construction Community: USACE Rock Island District RMS to CMP Transition
Department of the Army, Rock Island, IL Special notice |
Open to all |
| Jul 22, 2027 275 days left |
NG Sew-electrical Components
Department of the Army, Rock Island, IL |
Small business |
| Feb 26, 2028 494 days left |
Airlift Efficiency Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Department of the Air Force, Scott AFB, IL |
Open to all |
| Jun 27, 2029 981 days left |
Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) - 2024 Renewal
US Transportation Command (ustranscom), Scott AFB, IL |
Open to all |
| Aug 4, 2030 1384 days left |
USTRANSCOM Information Technology (IT) Enterprise Modernization (ITEM) Solutions
US Transportation Command (ustranscom), Scott AFB, IL Pre-solicitation |
Open to all |
| Feb 26, 2031 1590 days left |
AMC/A6 Information Technology Needs Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) - Amendment 04
Department of the Air Force, Scott Air Force Base, IL |
Open to all |
| No deadline | 01-244-2678, MJ98, Initiator Cartridge Actuated
Department of the Navy, Downers Grove, IL |
Open to all |
| No deadline | 183 CES Repair Base Fire Alarm
Department of the Army, Springfield, IL |
Small business |
| No deadline | 183 CES Repair Customer Service B-48
Department of the Army, Springfield, IL |
Small business |
| No deadline | 88TH RD US Army Reserve Center Arlington Heights, Il Water Infrastructure Improvements- Award
Department of the Army, Arlington Heights, IL |
8(a) |
| No deadline | W519TC-26-Q-A173 CNC Grinders Solicitation Amendment 0001 Award Notice
Department of the Army, Rock Island, IL |
Open to all |
| No deadline | 578-26-016 Donation Renovations Building 217 Phase 2 CON
Department of Veterans Affairs, Hines, IL |
SDVOSB |
Most requested NAICS codes in Illinois
open today + last 12 months
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing63
- 311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing39
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors33
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction30
- 332710 Machine Shops25
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance19
- 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing16
- 531190 Lessors of Other Real Estate Property16
- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors16
- 561730 Landscaping Services16
- 334417 Electronic Connector Manufacturing14
- 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction14
- 339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing12
- 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction12
- 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables11
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance11
- 513210 Software Publishers11
- 333914 Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing11
- 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals11
- 333248 All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing10
Agencies buying in Illinois
open today + last 12 months
- Department of Energy285
- Department of the Army277
- Department of Veterans Affairs76
- Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons64
- Department of the Air Force45
- Federal Prison Industries, Inc28
- Department of the Navy25
- Agricultural Research Service20
- Forest Service19
- US Transportation Command (ustranscom)12
- Public Buildings Service10
- Defense Logistics Agency9
Cities in Illinois
open today + last 12 months
Recent awards
91 published awards in the last 12 months. The latest:
| Date | Winner and contract | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | General Electric Company Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract providing sustainment support for two critical T700-GE-401 engine components, the Gas Generator Rotor Assembly and the Compressor Rotor Stator Assembly. Department of the Navy, IL |
$113.0M |
| 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 28 | INSTITUTE OF GAS TECHNOLOGY Des Plaines Digital Tools-assisted Holistic Envelope Retrofits Department of the Army, IL |
$2.0M |
| Sep 28 | On-Chip Biotechnologies (usa) Co. Cell Sorter System Maintenance and Upgrade Department of the Army, IL |
$25K |
| Sep 25 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SCIENCES Washington ProjNet-Bid Bidder Inquiry system Department of the Army, IL |
$24K |
| Sep 24 | PHOENIX TRIBOLOGY LIMITED Kingsclere RG20 4SW GBR Lubrication System Components and Maintenance Department of the Army, IL |
$57K |
| Sep 24 | Corelogic Solutions, LLC RealQuest Database Access Department of the Army, IL |
$26K |
| Sep 23 | Hib Technical Installation Services Inc. FHCC Satellite TV Installation and Programming Base Year plus 4 Option Years Department of Veterans Affairs, IL |
$368K |
| Sep 23 | Hib Technical Installation Services Inc. FHCC Satellite TV Installation and Programming Base Year plus 4 Option Years Department of Veterans Affairs, IL |
$368K |
| Sep 23 | Better By Design LLC PL 84-99 Flood Repair - Galena Event 2024 Department of the Army, IL |
$864K |
| Sep 22 | Industria Inc. PULL - Tower Buildout National Park Service, IL |
$4.1M |
| Sep 22 | Enterprise Training Solutions Inc. Enterprise Learning for Construction and Engineering (Licensed Professionals) Department of the Army, IL |
$150K |
| Sep 21 | Dmedia Associates Inc. PPI (Professional Publications, Inc.) ARE/P.E.F.E. Exam Review Webinars Department of the Army, IL |
$361K |
| Sep 18 | Awesome Pest Services Inc. Reactive Pest Mitigation Bed Bug Service, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and CBOCs, Chicago IL Base+4 (9/21/2026-8/31/2031) 537C60230 Department of Veterans Affairs, IL |
$28K |
Who wins the most
- Hib Technical Installation Services Inc. (2 awards)
- Allsteel LLC (2 awards)
- Cam-Dex Corporation (2 awards)
- Blue Yonder Inc. (2 awards)
- I-2-I Solutions, Inc. (2 awards)
- Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (2 awards)
- Exelan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (2 awards)
- Patriot Capital Ventures LLC (2 awards)
Questions
How many federal contract contracts are open in Illinois?
On October 20, 2026 there were 45 open notices on SAM.gov, 13 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 Illinois?
Counting solicitations from the last 12 months: Department of Energy (277 solicitations); Department of the Army (261 solicitations); Department of Veterans Affairs (68 solicitations).
How much are federal contract contracts in Illinois worth?
The median published award over the last 12 months was $363K, across 91 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 Illinois?
Yes. 48% of the contract solicitations in Illinois 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.