HVAC Government Contracts in Chicago, IL
Ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors in Chicago.
Market Intelligence —
HVAC in Chicago, IL
Chicago's HVAC market outpaces most Illinois cities, with 10 active opportunities in Q2 2026 versus a state average of 5 per city. Chicago ranks as the 3rd most active market among Illinois cities for federal HVAC 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 HVAC procurement at 41% of awards, followed by Department of the Navy (37%). Contractors should prioritize building past performance with Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of the Navy, which together control the majority of local awards. These statewide patterns are a strong indicator of the buying agencies active in the Chicago area. Statewide in Illinois, the incumbent landscape is entrenched: the top 3 vendors hold 80% of recent awards. New entrants should target recompete windows or set-aside opportunities rather than competing head-to-head on open solicitations.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
There are 10 open hvac contract opportunities in Chicago, IL as of 2026-04-19, with 1 likely recompete on the horizon. The top buying agency is Department of Veterans Affairs.
10
Open Opportunities
1
Likely Recompetes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Top Buying Agency
ONEILL CONTRACTORS INC
Most Active Incumbent
Key Insights —
HVAC in Chicago
Emerging activity: 3 new hvac in chicago opportunities posted in the last 30 days.
Majority small-business: 100% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
1 incumbent-held contract is approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $17.0M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 80% of recent awards across 5 tracked contractors.
Computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | REPLACE GAS BOOSTERS | Chicago, IL | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.MCC CHICAGO | Mar 2, 2026 | SBA |
| 79 | REPLACE CONDENSATE TANK SYSTEM | Chicago, IL | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.MCC CHICAGO | Mar 2, 2026 | SBA |
| 79 | REPAIR GLYCOL LOOP EXCHANGER | Chicago, IL | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.MCC CHICAGO | Mar 2, 2026 | SBA |
| 73 | REPLACE GAS BOOSTERS | Chicago, IL | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.MCC CHICAGO | Apr 27, 2026 | SBA |
| 73 | REPLACE CONDENSATE TANK SYSTEM | Chicago, IL | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.MCC CHICAGO | Apr 27, 2026 | SBA |
| 73 | REPAIR GLYCOL LOOP EXCHANGER | Chicago, IL | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.MCC CHICAGO | Apr 27, 2026 | SBA |
| 73 | REPAIR GLYCOL LOOP EXCHANGER | Chicago, IL | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.MCC CHICAGO | Apr 27, 2026 | SBA |
| 73 | REPLACE CONDENSATE TANK SYSTEM | Chicago, IL | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.MCC CHICAGO | Apr 27, 2026 | SBA |
| 73 | REPLACE GAS BOOSTERS | Chicago, IL | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.MCC CHICAGO | Apr 27, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Z2DA--537-26-200 Replace AHU21 NFS | Chicago, IL | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) | Feb 25, 2026 | SDVOSBS |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Department of Veterans Affairs | Department of Veterans Affairs | CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 55 | $65.6M |
| Department of the Navy | 49 | $58.3M |
| Department of the Army | 21 | $51.9M |
| Public Buildings Service | 5 | $6.1M |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 4 | $2.6M |
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