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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 Government Contracts & Federal Records

579,059 records
579,059 active Chicago, IL
Showing 579,059 federal recordsfiltered by city: Chicago, IL
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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.

$3.9M
Awarded this week
$1.4M
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-100%
2026-05 spending vs 2026-04
45.6%
Small Business Set-Aside set-aside
For small businesses: 100% are set-aside11 simplified acquisition opportunities under $250K

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)

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0
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0
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0
2025-09
0
2025-10
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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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About Chicago, IL Federal Data

This page aggregates 579,059 active federal records associated with Chicago, IL, sourced from SAM.gov, FPDS, USAspending, and Grants.gov. Data is updated daily and includes open solicitations, contract awards, grants, and other procurement notices. Total obligated value across tracked contracts: $859,932.703. Page last refreshed as of 2026.

Browse active opportunities and closing soon deadlines for this city. Federal contracting data shown here covers presolicitation notices, combined synopsis/solicitation postings, award notices, and more. New postings are added as they appear on SAM.gov and other federal procurement portals.

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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?
Create a free Bureauify account to save this search, set up email alerts for new postings, and track deadlines. All data is sourced from SAM.gov, USAspending, FPDS, and Grants.gov and updated hourly.
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Data Methodology

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

Processing

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

Disclaimer

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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