Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Illinois: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-10-26 · FY2027 to date
- Obligations, FY2027 to date
- $264M
- Contract awards
- 12,548
- Average award size
- $21K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 97.8% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY22 | $13.6B |
| FY23 | $13B |
| FY24 | $13.4B |
| FY25 | $12.4B |
| FY26 | $12.2B |
| FY27 | $264M |
Obligations fell 97.8% year over year, from $12.2B in FY2026 to $264M in FY2027 to date.
The state of Illinois received $264M in federal contract obligations in FY2027 to date. The state recorded 12,548 awards with an average award size of $21K, and obligations fell 97.8% year over year. The Department of Veterans Affairs is the largest buyer in Illinois, obligating $141M so far, followed by the Department of Energy with $81.1M and the General Services Administration with $23.5M. UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC is the largest vendor, receiving $81.1M in obligations, and ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC. is the second-largest vendor at $26M. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences is the top industry by obligations at $81.1M, followed by Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing at $40.5M. FY22 through FY26 show multi-year context with yearly obligations between $12.2B and $13.6B, and FY27 to date sits at $264M. All figures are contract obligations; current-year totals are partial (fiscal year to date).
How large is FY2027 federal contracting in Illinois compared with prior years?
FY27 to date obligations total $264M. FY22 obligations were $13.6B, FY23 obligations were $13B, FY24 obligations were $13.4B, FY25 obligations were $12.4B, and FY26 obligations were $12.2B. Obligations fell 97.8% year over year. The current FY27 total is a partial, fiscal year to date figure.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $141M |
| Department of Energy | $81.1M |
| General Services Administration | $23.5M |
| Department of Justice | $7.6M |
| Department of the Treasury | $2.9M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $2.4M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $2.1M |
| Railroad Retirement Board | $1.7M |
| Department of Agriculture | $1.6M |
| Department of Transportation | $383K |
Department of Veterans Affairs was the top federal buyer in Illinois, obligating $141M (53.4% of the state total).
Which agencies, vendors, and industries lead FY2027 to date in Illinois?
The Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $141M, and the Department of Energy obligated $81.1M. UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC received $81.1M and ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC. received $26M. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences is the largest industry at $81.1M, and Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing is next at $40.5M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC | $81.1M |
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC. | $26M |
| FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INC. | $17.2M |
| SYSMEX AMERICA, INC | $12.1M |
| QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $10.3M |
| INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, INC. | $10M |
| CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC | $9.2M |
| W.W. GRAINGER, INC. | $8.9M |
| MODESTO MANAGEMENT LLC | $8.3M |
| LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. | $8M |
UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC led all contractors in Illinois with $81.1M, 30.8% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $81.1M |
| Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | $40.5M |
| All Other Business Support Services | $17.2M |
| Facilities Support Services | $11.7M |
| Medical Laboratories | $10.3M |
| Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $10.1M |
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | $9.5M |
| Home Centers | $8.9M |
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | $8M |
| Electric Power Distribution | $7M |
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences was the largest industry in Illinois, with $81.1M obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC | $81.1M |
| 2 | ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC. | $26M |
| 3 | FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INC. | $17.2M |
| 4 | SYSMEX AMERICA, INC | $12.1M |
| 5 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $10.3M |
| 6 | INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, INC. | $10M |
| 7 | CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC | $9.2M |
| 8 | W.W. GRAINGER, INC. | $8.9M |
| 9 | MODESTO MANAGEMENT LLC | $8.3M |
| 10 | LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. | $8M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC | $17.7B | Department of Energy |
| 2 | LEISNOI DIVERSIFIED-KEMRON 8A JV, LLC | $66.9M | Environmental Protection Agency |
| 3 | ABBOTT LABORATORIES | $65.5M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 4 | LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. | $46.5M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 5 | UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | $34.5M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 6 | BLUE PACIFIC JV LLC | $34.2M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 7 | NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER | $21.4M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 8 | CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $20.5M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 9 | FIS CAPITAL MARKETS US LLC | $17.5M | Department of the Treasury |
| 10 | TROOP CONTRACTING INC | $17.4M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 11 | FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INC. | $17.2M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 12 | SKILLSOFT (US) LLC | $16.1M | General Services Administration |
| 13 | MODESTO MANAGEMENT LLC | $10.5M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 14 | KRUECK & SEXTON ARCHITECTS, LTD | $9.8M | General Services Administration |
| 15 | CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC | $9.2M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 16 | TETRA TECH, INC. | $8.1M | Environmental Protection Agency |
| 17 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | $7.5M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 18 | CHEROKEE NATION SYSTEM SOLUTIONS LLC | $7.5M | Railroad Retirement Board |
| 19 | QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $7.2M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 20 | NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER | $6.9M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 21 | JV6 CONTRACTING V2 LLC | $5.9M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 22 | RELIANCE RELOCATION SERVICES, INC | $5.8M | Department of Homeland Security |
| 23 | ABBOTT MOLECULAR INC. | $5.5M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 24 | TL SERVICES, INC. | $5.5M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 25 | CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY, INC. | $5.2M | Department of Veterans Affairs |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Illinois?
Illinois received $264M in federal contract obligations in FY2027 to date. The state recorded 12,548 awards with an average award size of $21K, and obligations fell 97.8% year over year. FY22 through FY26 obligations ranged from $12.2B to $13.6B, providing multi-year context while FY27 remains a partial total.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Illinois?
The Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $141M, and the Department of Energy obligated $81.1M in Illinois in FY2027 to date. The General Services Administration obligated $23.5M, and other buying agencies include the Department of Justice at $7.6M and the Department of the Treasury at $2.9M.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Illinois?
UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC is the largest federal contractor in Illinois at $81.1M, and ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC. is next at $26M. Other top vendors include FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INC. at $17.2M and SYSMEX AMERICA, INC at $12.1M.
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