Security Systems Government Contracts in Chicago, IL
Ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors in Chicago.
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Security Systems in Chicago, IL
With 6 active opportunities in Q2 2026, Chicago's federal Security Systems market runs above the Illinois average of 4 per city. Chicago ranks as the 2nd most active market among Illinois cities for federal Security Systems contracting. Above-average activity suggests growing federal investment in this area, making it a strong market for contractors building a Illinois pipeline.
At the state level, Department of Veterans Affairs leads Illinois's Security Systems procurement at 49% of awards, followed by Federal Aviation Administration (18%). Contractors should prioritize building past performance with Department of Veterans Affairs and Federal Aviation Administration, which together control the majority of local awards. These statewide patterns are a strong indicator of the buying agencies active in the Chicago area. Statewide in Illinois, the incumbent landscape is entrenched: the top 3 vendors hold 68% of recent awards. New entrants should target recompete windows or set-aside opportunities rather than competing head-to-head on open solicitations.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
There are 6 open security systems contract opportunities in Chicago, IL as of 2026-05-30, with 1 likely recompete on the horizon. The top buying agency is Department of Veterans Affairs.
6
Open Opportunities
1
Likely Recompetes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Top Buying Agency
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Most Active Incumbent
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 70Z03026QCLEV0004 - U.S. Coast Guard Station Chicago CCTV System Project | Chicago, IL | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE CLEVELAND(00030) | Dec 23, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | 70Z03026QCLEV0004 - U.S. Coast Guard Station Chicago CCTV System Project | Chicago, IL | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE CLEVELAND(00030) | Dec 15, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | 70Z03026QCLEV0004 - U.S. Coast Guard Station Chicago CCTV System Project | Chicago, IL | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE CLEVELAND(00030) | Dec 29, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | 70Z03026QCLEV0004 - U.S. Coast Guard Station Chicago CCTV System Project | Chicago, IL | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.BASE CLEVELAND(00030) | Dec 19, 2025 | SBA |
| 56 | H312--Base +4 Fire and Smoke Door Inspections and Repair Services at Jesse Brown VAMC, Chicago, IL. | Chicago, IL | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) | Jan 15, 2026 | — |
| — | NOTICE OF INTENT TO INCLUDE BRAND NAME COMPONENTS IN A FUTURE CONTRACT FOR THE CHICAGO HARBOR LOCK SECURITY CAMERAS AND NETWORK VIDEO RECORDERS, CHICAGO, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS | Chicago, IL | DEPT OF DEFENSE | Aug 7, 2024 | — |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Department of Veterans Affairs | Department of Veterans Affairs | CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 39 | $15.8M |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 14 | $4.3M |
| Department of the Army | 12 | $1.9M |
| Department of the Air Force | 8 | $2.6M |
| Drug Enforcement Administration | 7 | $58K |
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