Engineering contracts in Illinois
Federal engineering services work in Illinois that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 2 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 10 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services). Place of performance: Illinois.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 69 | JYG INNOVATIONS LLC FA4452-23-F-0015 *SECTION 889 Why 69? ends in 13 mo · no option years left · $6.5M · 3 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 13 months (Nov 30, 2027). +16/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $6.5M obligated so far. +13/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 3 offers. +17/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (47QRAD20D1203); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Air Force | Engineering Services (541330) | IL | $6,511,764 | Nov 30, 2027 |
| 62 | NEXTGEN FEDERAL SYSTEMS LLC OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS SUPPORT SERVICES FOR 618 AOC Why 62? ends in 8 mo · options could run to Jun 2028 · $8.3M · 3 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 8 months (Jun 20, 2027). +28/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jun 20, 2028, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $8.3M obligated so far. +14/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 3 offers. +17/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (47QRAD20D1206); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Air Force | Engineering Services (541330) | IL | $8,340,549 | Jun 20, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Illinois
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Agile Decision Sciences, LLC | $2,352,672 |
| Itsc Secure Solutions, LLC | $2,319,163 |
| Nextgen Federal Systems LLC | $2,189,896 |
| National Sourcing, Inc. | $1,808,838 |
| Ae Works LTD | $1,654,501 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($14,030,667), Department of Veterans Affairs ($7,671,980).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 541330 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 engineering services 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 engineering services work performed in Illinois (NAICS 541330), from SAM.gov.
Who wins engineering services set-aside contracts in Illinois?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 10 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Illinois. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Agile Decision Sciences, LLC ($2,352,672), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
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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