Construction contracts in Illinois
Federal building construction work in Illinois that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 7 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 28 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 2362 (Nonresidential Building Construction), 2361 (Residential Building Construction). Place of performance: Illinois.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 84 | BRIDGER RICHARD JV LLC DANVILLE EHRM IFB INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES Why 84? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $35M · 5 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 18, 2027). +21/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $35M obligated so far. +19/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 5 offers. +14/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Commercial and Institutional Building… | IL | $34,817,824 | Sep 18, 2027 |
| 84 | MANTLE-PLOCHER JV PLACEMENT AND LEASING OF MODULAR FACILITIES. SCOTT AFB, IL Why 84? ends in 10 mo · no option years left · $19M · 4 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 10 months (Aug 24, 2027). +23/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $19M obligated so far. +17/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 4 offers. +14/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2020 (about 6 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Commercial and Institutional Building… | IL | $18,852,810 | Aug 24, 2027 |
| 84 | TROOP CONTRACTING INC RENOVATIONS BUILDING 217 PHASE 2 578-26-016 CON Why 84? ends in 10 mo · no option years left · $6.7M · 2 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 10 months (Aug 12, 2027). +24/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $6.7M obligated so far. +13/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 2 offers. +17/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Commercial and Institutional Building… | IL | $6,698,000 | Aug 12, 2027 |
| 78 | BLUE PACIFIC II JV LLC THIS PROJECT IS TO PROCURE THE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE WOMEN'S HEALTH MINOR CONSTRUCTION… Why 78? ends in 12 mo · no option years left · $15M · 7 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 12 months (Oct 5, 2027). +20/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $15M obligated so far. +16/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 7 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Commercial and Institutional Building… | IL | $15,007,868 | Oct 5, 2027 |
| 76 | BLUE YONDER INC EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES - GREAT LAKES CMOP IMPLEMENTING EO 14398 DEI DISCRIMINATION Why 76? ends in 12 mo · no option years left · $7.2M · 4 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 12 months (Oct 17, 2027). +19/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $7.2M obligated so far. +13/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 4 offers. +14/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Commercial and Institutional Building… | IL | $7,244,850 | Oct 17, 2027 |
| 75 | RICHARD GROUP LLC BLDG 6 Why 75? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $9.7M · 2 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 14, 2027). +21/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $9.7M obligated so far. +14/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 2 offers. +17/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (36C24425D0111); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Commercial and Institutional Building… | IL | $9,662,538 | Sep 14, 2027 |
| 71 | AMERITECH CONTRACTING LLC EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES AT JESSE BROWN VAMC IN CHICAGO, IL Why 71? ends in 17 mo · no option years left · $28M · 4 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 17 months (Mar 11, 2028). +9/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $28M obligated so far. +18/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 4 offers. +14/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Commercial and Institutional Building… | IL | $28,493,724 | Mar 11, 2028 |
Who wins this work in Illinois
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Ameritech Contracting LLC | $28,969,156 |
| Smith Hafeli Inc | $22,661,131 |
| Troop Contracting Inc | $15,951,466 |
| Anderson & Sons Contracting LLC | $4,975,337 |
| Blue Yonder Inc | $4,113,123 |
Top buyers: Department of Veterans Affairs ($95,432,285), Department of Defense ($8,455,385), Department of the Interior ($2,492,755).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2362, 2361 performed in Illinois, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Illinois
APEX Accelerators give small businesses no-cost, one-on-one help with SAM.gov registration, finding bids and preparing proposals. The program is funded by the Department of War (formerly Defense) Office of Industrial Base Growth.
- Illinois APEX Accelerator - Bradley University · Peoria (309) 677-3297
Serves: Bureau, Cass, DeWitt, Fulton, Knox, LaSalle, Livingston, Logan, Marshall, Mason, McLean, Menard, Peoria, Putnam, Sangamon, Stark,…
- IL APEX Accelerator - College of DuPage · Glen Ellyn 630-942-2600
Serves: Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry
- IL APEX Accelerator - IL Hispanic Chamber of Commerce · Chicago (312) 425-9500
Serves: Cook
- IL APEX Accelerator - Joseph Center · Forest Park (708) 697-6142
Serves: Boone, Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Winnebago
- IL APEX Accelerator - Southern Illinois University - Carbondale · Carbondale 618-536-2355
Serves: Alexander, Clay, Crawford, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson,…
- IL APEX Accelerator - Western Illinois University · Columbia (618) 420-8313
Serves: Adams, Bond, Brown, Bureau, Calhoun, Carroll, Christian, Clinton, Fayette, Greene, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Jersey, Jo Daviess, Knox,…
- IL APEX Accelerator - Women's Business Development Center · Chicago (312) 853-3477
Serves: Cook
- Illinois APEX Accelerator - Headquarters · Springfield 800-252-2923
Serves: statewide
Source: official APEX Accelerators directory, checked Oct 18, 2026. AwardWatchdog is independent and not affiliated with the APEX Accelerators program.
Frequently asked questions
How many federal building construction set-aside contracts are open in Illinois?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for building construction work performed in Illinois (NAICS 2362, 2361), from SAM.gov.
Who wins building construction set-aside contracts in Illinois?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 28 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Illinois. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Ameritech Contracting LLC ($28,969,156), and the biggest buyer was Department of Veterans Affairs.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Illinois?
Illinois is served by Illinois APEX Accelerator - Bradley University, IL APEX Accelerator - College of DuPage, IL APEX Accelerator - IL Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and others. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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