Federal Contracts in Illinois
Browse all federal contract categories in Illinois. 162 active opportunities across 16 service categories, ranked by fit and updated daily.
Illinois has 162 active federal contract opportunities across 16 service categories as of 2026-02-28. 28 existing contracts have been identified as likely recompete candidates. The most active categories are hvac, electrical, facilities support. Total estimated pipeline value is $35.3M.
162
Open Opportunities
28
Likely Recompetes
16
Service Categories
Department of Veterans Affairs
Top Agency
Key Insights —
Illinois
High activity: 29 new illinois opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $35.3M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 77% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
28 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $181.0M.
Computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Contract Categories in Illinois
HVAC
HVAC Contractors
58
active opportunities
Electrical
Electrical Contractors
21
active opportunities
Facilities Support
Facilities Support Services
18
active opportunities
Engineering
Engineering Services
13
active opportunities
Landscaping
Landscaping Services
11
active opportunities
Security Systems
Security Systems Services
10
active opportunities
Painting
Painting Contractors
8
active opportunities
Waste Collection
Solid Waste Collection
6
active opportunities
Env. Consulting
Environmental Consulting
5
active opportunities
Specialty Trades
Specialty Trade Contractors
5
active opportunities
Building Services
Other Services to Buildings
3
active opportunities
Janitorial
Janitorial Services
1
active opportunity
Remediation
Remediation Services
1
active opportunity
Waste Treatment
Waste Treatment and Disposal
1
active opportunity
Tech Consulting
Technical Consulting
1
active opportunity
Security Guards
Security Guards and Patrol Services
0
active opportunities
Top Buying Agencies in Illinois
| Agency | Awards |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 230 |
| Department of the Army | 162 |
| Department of the Navy | 88 |
| U.S. Marshals Service | 88 |
| Public Buildings Service | 71 |
Source: USAspending.gov award data
Illinois is home to a broad range of federal facilities requiring contracted services across 16 categories. The largest opportunity areas are hvac contractors, electrical contractors, facilities support services. Key buying agencies include Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of the Army, Department of the Navy. RecompeteIQ has identified 28 contracts likely approaching recompete windows, giving contractors early visibility into upcoming bid opportunities. All opportunity data is sourced from SAM.gov (refreshed daily) and award history from USAspending.gov (refreshed weekly).
Data updated:
How We Rank These
We score each opportunity on a 0–100 scale using six transparent factors: service fit, contract value, timing urgency, geographic relevance, competition level, and agency buying appetite. Data sourced from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov, refreshed daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many federal contracts are available in Illinois?
Illinois currently has 162 active federal contract opportunities across 16 service categories. Data is refreshed daily from SAM.gov.
What types of government contracts are most common in Illinois?
The most active categories are HVAC Contractors (58 opportunities), Electrical Contractors (21 opportunities), Facilities Support Services (18 opportunities).
Who are the top federal contractors in Illinois?
Vendor data will populate as award history is analyzed.
Which federal agencies are most active in Illinois?
The top buying agencies in Illinois are Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, based on recent contract awards.
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