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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 Research

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579,059 active Chicago, IL
Showing 579,059 research recordsfiltered by city: Chicago, IL
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Collaborative Research: BIO-AI:Diet Declassified: Using AI-enabled multidimensional diet quantification and 3D morphometrics to measure the tempo and mode of mammalian evolution

National Science FoundationPosted May 4, 2026
NAICS 541715nsf_awards
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Posted 2 days ago

Recently postedNational Science + NAICS
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Ocular mustard keratopathy elicits induced autophagy, which is detrimental to the cornea

NIH Office of the DirectorPosted April 30, 2026
NAICS 621999nih_reporter
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$1.4M opportunity

ResearchActiveStrong MatchNEW

A missense correcting tRNA therapy platform for genetic diseases

National Center for Advancing Translational SciencesPosted April 30, 2026
NAICS 541330nih_reporter
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Posted 6 days ago

Recently postedNational Center + NAICS
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Dynamic RNA Folding and Function

National Institute of General Medical SciencesPosted April 30, 2026
NAICS 325412nih_reporter
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Posted 6 days ago

Recently postedNational Institute + NAICS
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Reprograming T cell function through BCL-2 family protein:protein disruption

National Cancer InstitutePosted April 30, 2026
NAICS 621999nih_reporter
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Posted 6 days ago

Recently postedNational Cancer + 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.

$3.5M
Awarded this week
$1.4M
Ocular mustard keratopathy elicits in...
-100%
2026-05 spending vs 2026-04
45.6%
Small Business Set-Aside set-aside
For small businesses: 100% are set-aside

New This Week

4 new records
2d ago

Collaborative Research: BIO-AI:Diet Declassified: Using AI-enabled multidimensional diet quantification and 3D morphometrics to measure the tempo and mode of mammalian evolution

National Science Foundation$655,434
6d ago

Ocular mustard keratopathy elicits induced autophagy, which is detrimental to the cornea

NIH Office of the Director$1,413,728
6d ago

A missense correcting tRNA therapy platform for genetic diseases

National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences$451,000
6d ago

Dynamic RNA Folding and Function

National Institute of General Medical Sciences$382,751
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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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