Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Illinois: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $9.1B
- Contract awards
- 396,435
- Average award size
- $22.9K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 26.6% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $12B |
| FY22 | $13.6B |
| FY23 | $13B |
| FY24 | $13.4B |
| FY25 | $12.4B |
| FY26 | $9.1B |
Obligations fell 26.6% year over year, from $12.4B in FY2025 to $9.1B in FY2026 to date.
Illinois has received $9.1B in federal contract obligations so far in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 396,435 awards with an average award size of $22.9K. Obligations fell 26.6% year over year. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer in Illinois, obligating $4.6B, followed by the Department of Energy with $1.8B and the Department of Veterans Affairs with $1.6B. UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC is the largest vendor by obligations at $1B, followed by W S DARLEY & CO at $982M and MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP at $773M. Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers and Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences are the top industries, each with $1B in obligations. FY2026 obligations to date sit below the FY25 total of $12.4B and the FY24 total of $13.4B, reflecting the year-over-year decline. These figures are fiscal year to date and represent contract obligations only.
How does FY2026 contract spending in Illinois compare to prior fiscal years?
FY2026 to date obligations are $9.1B, below FY25 obligations of $12.4B and below FY24 obligations of $13.4B. Obligations peaked at $13.6B in FY22 and have trended down to the current FY2026 to date total. The year-over-year change is down 26.6%.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $4.6B |
| Department of Energy | $1.8B |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $1.6B |
| General Services Administration | $417M |
| Department of Health and Human Services | $187M |
| Department of Agriculture | $175M |
| Department of Justice | $86M |
| Department of Homeland Security | $72.1M |
| Department of Labor | $34.2M |
| Department of Transportation | $29.7M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Illinois, obligating $4.6B (50.1% of the state total).
Which agencies and industries dominate federal contracting in Illinois?
The Department of Defense leads buying in Illinois with $4.6B in obligations, followed by the Department of Energy with $1.8B and the Department of Veterans Affairs with $1.6B. Medical equipment wholesalers and research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences are the largest industries, each with $1B in obligations. Those industries align with top vendors such as UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC at $1B and MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP at $773M.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC | $1B |
| W S DARLEY & CO | $982M |
| MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP | $773M |
| FERMI FORWARD DISCOVERY GROUP, LLC | $762M |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $489M |
| SUPPLYCORE LLC | $445M |
| DDB CHICAGO INC. | $288M |
| W.W. GRAINGER, INC. | $257M |
| BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA INC. | $240M |
| CARDINAL HEALTH 200, LLC | $236M |
UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC led all contractors in Illinois with $1B, 11.1% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $1B |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $1B |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $805M |
| Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $620M |
| All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $578M |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $289M |
| Advertising Agencies | $289M |
| Home Centers | $256M |
| Petroleum Refineries | $249M |
| All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing | $192M |
Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers was the largest industry in Illinois, with $1B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC | $1B |
| 2 | W S DARLEY & CO | $982M |
| 3 | MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP | $773M |
| 4 | FERMI FORWARD DISCOVERY GROUP, LLC | $762M |
| 5 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $489M |
| 6 | SUPPLYCORE LLC | $445M |
| 7 | DDB CHICAGO INC. | $288M |
| 8 | W.W. GRAINGER, INC. | $257M |
| 9 | BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA INC. | $240M |
| 10 | CARDINAL HEALTH 200, LLC | $236M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC | $17.4B | Department of Energy |
| 2 | FERMI FORWARD DISCOVERY GROUP, LLC | $2.5B | Department of Energy |
| 3 | GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN, INC. | $814M | Department of Defense |
| 4 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $510M | Department of Defense |
| 5 | GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | $403M | Department of Defense |
| 6 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $365M | Department of Defense |
| 7 | CDW GOVERNMENT LLC | $340M | Department of State |
| 8 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $334M | Department of Defense |
| 9 | GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE & TACTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | $280M | Department of Defense |
| 10 | ITILITY, L.L.C | $226M | General Services Administration |
| 11 | DDB CHICAGO INC. | $199M | Department of Defense |
| 12 | CARDINAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INC. | $192M | Department of Commerce |
| 13 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $166M | Department of Defense |
| 14 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $159M | Department of Defense |
| 15 | ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $158M | Department of the Treasury |
| 16 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $155M | Department of Defense |
| 17 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $154M | Department of Defense |
| 18 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $151M | Department of Defense |
| 19 | KORTE -RIVER CITY JV | $150M | Department of Defense |
| 20 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $148M | Department of Defense |
| 21 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $146M | Department of Defense |
| 22 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $144M | Department of Defense |
| 23 | IMT DEFENSE CORP | $140M | Department of Defense |
| 24 | NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER | $139M | Department of Health and Human Services |
| 25 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $136M | Department of Defense |
This is the free layer.
GovHub customers get the live version, filters, exports, and AI proposal drafting on top of this data.
No credit card required · 14-day free trial
Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Illinois?
Illinois received $9.1B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 396,435 awards with an average award size of $22.9K, and obligations fell 26.6% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Illinois?
The Department of Defense awards the most contracts in Illinois, obligating $4.6B in FY2026 to date. The Department of Energy follows with $1.8B and the Department of Veterans Affairs follows with $1.6B.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Illinois?
UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC is the largest federal contractor in Illinois with $1B in obligations. Other top contractors include W S DARLEY & CO at $982M, MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP at $773M, and FERMI FORWARD DISCOVERY GROUP, LLC at $762M.
Found your market? GovHub writes the proposal.
Turn this market intelligence into a submitted, compliant federal proposal, faster.
No credit card required · 14-day free trial