R&D contracts in Illinois
Federal research and development work in Illinois that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 0 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 27 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Illinois.
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Who wins this work in Illinois
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| SNC Therapeutics, Inc. | $6,997,810 |
| Sibel Health Inc. | $3,497,930 |
| Hinetics LLC | $2,970,635 |
| Questek Innovations LLC | $2,349,650 |
| Biomass Energy Systems Inc | $2,045,189 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($13,027,994), Department of the Interior ($10,495,740), National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($8,114,201).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 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 research and development 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 research and development work performed in Illinois (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.
Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Illinois?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 27 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Illinois. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was SNC Therapeutics, Inc. ($6,997,810), 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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