Engineering Government Contracts in Scott Air Force Base, IL

In Q3 2026, Scott Air Force Base shows above-average Engineering procurement activity with 4 open opportunities — compared to 3 per city statewide, representing $2.5M in estimated pipeline value. Scott Air Force Base ranks as the 3rd most active market among Illinois cities for federal Engineering contracting. Above-average activity suggests growing federal investment in this area, making it a strong market for contractors building a Illinois pipeline.

At the state level, Department of Veterans Affairs leads Illinois's Engineering procurement at 46% of awards, followed by Department of the Air Force (18%). Contractors should prioritize building past performance with Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of the Air Force, which together control the majority of local awards. These statewide patterns are a strong indicator of the buying agencies active in the Scott Air Force Base area. Statewide in Illinois, the incumbent landscape is entrenched: the top 3 vendors hold 77% of recent awards. New entrants should target recompete windows or set-aside opportunities rather than competing head-to-head on open solicitations.

Across Illinois, there are 2 Engineering contracts approaching recompete windows, worth an estimated $85.1M combined — any of which could create opportunity for contractors based in or targeting Scott Air Force Base. The largest is a $51.0M contract with Department of Veterans Affairs, currently held by NORESCO, LLC, which carries a high takeover signal based on the agency's vendor switching history. 2 of these recompetes carry high takeover signals, suggesting real opportunity for new entrants to displace incumbents.

Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily