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Chicago, IL Government Contracts & Federal Records

Chicago, IL has 579,059 active federal records. Federal spending tracked in this area: $859,933. 45.6% of opportunities carry a Small Business Set-Aside set-aside. Activity is down 67% this month. Average award: $95,548 — accessible for small firms and new entrants under simplified acquisition thresholds.

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Active Records
77
Total Value
$859,933
Avg Award
$95,548
Record Types
3
579,059 records tracked

Chicago, IL Contracts

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579,059 active Chicago, IL
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DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT$219,040Posted September 1, 2031
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Posted -1943 days ago

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DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS$4,500Posted September 22, 2029
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DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS$5,700Posted September 22, 2029
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CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONPosted June 26, 2026
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CHICAGO DEPARTMENT + NAICS
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CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONPosted June 24, 2026
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Posted -48 days ago

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT + NAICS
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Market Opportunity Score
Chicago, IL
Volume
100
Growth
10
Competition
50
Small Biz
100
Diversity
100

Strong opportunity — solid volume with room for competitive positioning.

$229K
Awarded this week
$219K
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2026-05 spending vs 2026-04
45.6%
Small Business Set-Aside set-aside
For small businesses: 100% are set-aside3 simplified acquisition opportunities under $250K

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Chicago Chicago Contracts - CITY-CHI-rsxa-ify5-b09c50dab2c0

DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS$4,500
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DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS$5,700
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Chicago Chicago Contracts - CITY-CHI-rsxa-ify5-3161bf22184d

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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Market Intelligence — Chicago, IL

Active Records
77
Total Award Value
$859,933
Average Value
$95,548
Record Types
3

Records by Type

Contracts60Regulations11Job Listings6

Set-Aside Distribution

Small Business Set-Aside45.6%Full and Open Competition26.3%8(a) Business Development8.8%HUBZone Small Business8.8%NONE7%Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business3.5%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

2025-06
0
2025-07
0
2025-08
0
2025-09
0
2025-10
0
2025-11
1
2025-12
35
2026-01
23
2026-02
0
2026-03
6
2026-04
6
2026-05
2

Recent Spending

$859,933↓

Last 3 months of tracked award value for Chicago, IL.

Active Records

77

Across contracts, grants, spending, and other federal record types.

Average Award

$95,548

Mid-range market accessible to most contractors.

About Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL has 579,059 active federal records. Federal spending tracked in this area: $859,933. 45.6% of opportunities carry a Small Business Set-Aside set-aside. Activity is down 67% this month. Average award: $95,548 — accessible for small firms and new entrants under simplified acquisition thresholds.

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Market Intelligence — Chicago, IL

Active Records
77
Total Award Value
$859,933
Average Value
$95,548
Record Types
3

Records by Type

Contracts60Regulations11Job Listings6

Set-Aside Distribution

Small Business Set-Aside45.6%Full and Open Competition26.3%8(a) Business Development8.8%HUBZone Small Business8.8%NONE7%Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business3.5%

Monthly Activity (Last 12 Months)

2025-06
0
2025-07
0
2025-08
0
2025-09
0
2025-10
0
2025-11
1
2025-12
35
2026-01
23
2026-02
0
2026-03
6
2026-04
6
2026-05
2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find government contracts near Chicago, IL?
Chicago, IL has 579,059 active federal records. Search by NAICS code, agency, or set-aside type to find opportunities matching your capabilities. Contractors near federal offices and military installations often have a proximity advantage.
What types of records are available for Chicago, IL?
Chicago, IL has 579,059 active records across 13 categories: contracts (482,079), healthcare (80,360), research (14,714), regulatory (1,121), contract (221). Use the tabs above to filter by a specific record type.
Are there small business set-aside opportunities for Chicago, IL?
Yes — 57 opportunities have a small business set-aside. The most common is Small Business Set-Aside (45.6% of set-asides). Small businesses should verify their certifications are current in SAM.gov.
What is the typical contract value for Chicago, IL?
The average award value is $95,548. Values range from micro-purchases to larger awards. Use the value filters to find opportunities in your range.
How do I track new opportunities for Chicago, IL?
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Data Sources

Primary: SAM.gov, USAspending.gov, FPDS.gov, Grants.gov. Supplemented by 100+ federal data feeds including GAO, IG reports, Federal Register, and agency forecasts. Currently indexing 579,059 records.

Refresh Frequency

  • SAM.gov opportunities: Daily
  • FPDS awards: Twice daily
  • Grants.gov: Daily + weekly full sync
  • USAspending: Weekly

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Records are normalized, deduplicated, and enriched with NAICS descriptions, agency hierarchies, and set-aside classifications. Semantic embeddings enable concept-based search beyond keyword matching.

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Data is sourced from official federal systems and refreshed regularly. Verify critical details on the originating agency website before making business decisions. Last updated: 5/7/2026.

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