IT Services contracts in Illinois
Federal IT services and software work in Illinois that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 1 open notice, 3 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 91 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5415 (Computer Systems Design and Related Services). Place of performance: Illinois.
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Open set-asides and early notices
Due 2026-10-30 · 13d
Dept of Defense · IT Contracting Division - PL83 · Scott AFB, IL
No set-aside yetCustom Computer Programming Services (541511)Sources Sought
Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 69 | BLUE TECH INC. THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO OBTAIN AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION AND… Why 69? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $768K · 1 offer last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 28, 2027). +20/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $768K obligated so far. +6/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
- Ordered under a governmentwide contract (GWAC) (NNG15SD00B); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
| Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency | Other Computer Related Services (541519) | IL | $767,586 | Sep 28, 2027 |
| 63 | DYNAMIC SYSTEMS INC THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO OBTAIN AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION FOR… Why 63? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $332K · 2 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 28, 2027). +20/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $332K obligated so far. +3/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 2 offers. +17/20
- Ordered under a governmentwide contract (GWAC) (NNG15SC69B); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
| Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency | Other Computer Related Services (541519) | IL | $331,738 | Sep 28, 2027 |
| 59 | VETERAN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS LLC ENTERPRISE FILE SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT PORTAL Why 59? ends in 11 mo · options could run to Sep 2029 · $31M · 2 offers last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 23, 2027). +21/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Sep 23, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $31M obligated so far. +18/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 2 offers. +17/20
- Ordered under a governmentwide contract (GWAC) (NNG15SD69B); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Other Computer Related Services (541519) | IL | $31,363,339 | Sep 23, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Illinois
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Veteran Technology Partners LLC | $17,108,174 |
| Paragon Micro Inc | $9,717,213 |
| Kikaha Solutions, LLC | $7,181,116 |
| TC Technology Solutions, LLC | $5,225,456 |
| Redhawk IT Solutions, LLC | $4,789,780 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($31,714,799), Department of Veterans Affairs ($26,193,587), Department of Health and Human Services ($7,346,806).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5415 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 IT services and software set-aside contracts are open in Illinois?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 1 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notice for IT services and software work performed in Illinois (NAICS 5415), from SAM.gov.
Who wins IT services and software set-aside contracts in Illinois?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 91 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Illinois. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Veteran Technology Partners LLC ($17,108,174), 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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