FY2026 YTDDOD: $842.3B (+2.4% YoY)HHS: $156.7B (-1.2% YoY)DHS: $68.4B (+5.1% YoY)NASA: $25.8B (+3.7% YoY)DOE: $48.2B (-0.8% YoY)VA: $301.4B (+8.2% YoY)|Active Opportunities: 47,832Expiring 7d: 2,341|Data via USASpending.gov
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Chicago Federal Market

4,280
Chicago Contractors
2,847
Active Opportunities
$28.1B
Total Contract Value
5
Top Agencies

Top Federal Agencies in Chicago

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VA VISN 12
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GSA Region 5
3
Army Corps Great Lakes
4
FAA Great Lakes
5
EPA Region 5

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Why Chicago is a Federal Contracting Hub

  • Chicago hosts GSA Region 5 and VA VISN 12 headquarters
  • Naval Station Great Lakes is the Navy's only boot camp
  • O'Hare Airport generates $500M+ in federal contracts
  • Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes Division manages $4B+ infrastructure

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Federal Contracting FAQs for Chicago

Common questions about finding and winning government contracts in Chicago

What federal agencies have major contracting operations in Chicago?

Chicago hosts GSA Region 5, VA VISN 12, Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes Division, FAA Great Lakes Region, and EPA Region 5. Combined regional spending exceeds $28B annually. Naval Station Great Lakes is the largest Navy training installation.

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Are there infrastructure contracts available in the Chicago area?

Yes. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes Division manages billions in infrastructure projects. Fed-Spend tracks waterway, flood control, and environmental contracts. O'Hare modernization and CTA projects often involve federal funding.

What small business opportunities exist in Chicago federal contracting?

Chicago agencies meet SBA small business goals. Fed-Spend identifies 8(a), HUBZone (including South/West Side zones), SDVOSB, and WOSB opportunities. Many Chicago-area prime contractors seek small business teaming partners.

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