Painting Government Contracts in Illinois
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Illinois.
Market Intelligence —
Painting in Illinois
Federal Painting Services procurement in Illinois funnels disproportionately through Tel Aviv, which captures 40% of the state's 15 opportunities as of Q2 2026. The top 3 markets — Tel Aviv, Unknown, Mt Zion — account for 80% of statewide activity across 5 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Tel Aviv is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
Illinois's Painting Services landscape in Q2 2026 is shaped by 5 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Tel Aviv and Unknown — captures 60% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Mt Zion and Batavia adds another 33%, with the remaining 1 cities splitting 7% of opportunities. Understanding this tier structure is critical for resource allocation — a contractor targeting Illinois gets the most return from prioritizing tier-one markets while monitoring tier-two for less competitive openings.
Illinois's Painting Services procurement is controlled by a narrow agency base: Department of the Air Force and Department of the Army together account for 67% of all awards worth $6.1M in total obligated spending. This dual-agency dominance means contractors in Illinois must build relationships with both to access the majority of contract dollars. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — CELTIC COMMERCIAL PAINTING LLC, MBE & WBE CERTIFIED LLC, EVCO NATIONAL INC — hold 79% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Illinois's Painting Services recompete pipeline contains 3 contracts approaching renewal windows in Q2 2026, valued at an estimated $81.8M combined. 3 of these (100%) carry high takeover signals, indicating agencies with a pattern of switching vendors at contract renewal. Department of the Army accounts for the largest share of upcoming recompetes, making it the priority agency for displacement-focused contractors.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Illinois has 15 open painting contract opportunities as of 2026-05-30, with 3 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Tel Aviv, Unknown, Mt Zion.
15
Open Opportunities
3
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Air Force
Top Agency
Tel Aviv
Top City
Key Insights —
Painting in Illinois
Emerging activity: 3 new painting in illinois opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $29.9M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 53% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
3 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $81.8M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 79% of recent awards across 5 tracked contractors.
Computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | FY26 Protective Coating BPA | Mt Zion | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR MOBILITY COMMAND.FA4407 375 CONS LGC | Jul 8, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Installing 3 Different Wall Signage | Batavia | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.FERMILAB - DOE CONTRACTOR | Feb 6, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Installing 3 Different Wall Signage | Batavia | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.FERMILAB - DOE CONTRACTOR | Jan 30, 2026 | SBA |
| 62 | Residential Interior Painting Services on behalf of United States Embassy in Jerusalem Israel | Tel Aviv | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.AMERICAN EMBASSY TEL AVIV | — | — |
| 62 | Residential Interior Painting Services on behalf of United States Embassy in Jerusalem Israel | Tel Aviv | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.AMERICAN EMBASSY TEL AVIV | — | — |
| 62 | Residential Interior Painting Services on behalf of United States Embassy in Jerusalem Israel | Tel Aviv | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.AMERICAN EMBASSY TEL AVIV | — | — |
| 62 | Residential Interior Painting Services on behalf of United States Embassy in Jerusalem Israel | Tel Aviv | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.AMERICAN EMBASSY TEL AVIV | — | — |
| 62 | Residential Interior Painting Services on behalf of United States Embassy in Jerusalem Israel | Tel Aviv | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.AMERICAN EMBASSY TEL AVIV | — | — |
| 62 | Residential Interior Painting Services on behalf of United States Embassy in Jerusalem Israel | Tel Aviv | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.AMERICAN EMBASSY TEL AVIV | — | — |
| 61 | FY26 Protective Coating BPA | Mt Zion | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR MOBILITY COMMAND.FA4407 375 CONS LGC | May 20, 2026 | SBA |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of Veterans Affairs | CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | SIX MILE, LLC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | TUNISTA LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS, LLC | Jan 13, 2026 – May 13, 2026 | high |
Across Illinois, painting opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 15 active opportunities. Top cities include Tel Aviv, Unknown, Mt Zion.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | 7 | $230K |
| Department of the Army | 5 | $4.5M |
| Railroad Retirement Board | 4 | $500K |
| Social Security Administration | 1 | $803K |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 1 | $123K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Illinois
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Tel Aviv | 6 |
| Unknown | 3 |
| Mt Zion | 3 |
| Batavia | 2 |
| Scott Air Force Base | 1 |
| Great Lakes | 0 |
| Jerusalem | 0 |
| Chicago | 0 |
| North Chicago | 0 |
| Rock Island | 0 |
How We Rank These
We score each opportunity on a 0–100 scale using six transparent factors: service fit, contract value, timing urgency, geographic relevance, competition level, and agency buying appetite. Data sourced from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov, refreshed daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many painting contracts are there in Illinois?
Illinois has 15 active federal painting opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for painting contracts in Illinois?
Tel Aviv, Unknown, Mt Zion are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top painting contractors in Illinois?
The leading incumbent vendors include CELTIC COMMERCIAL PAINTING LLC, MBE & WBE CERTIFIED LLC, EVCO NATIONAL INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do painting contracts come up for rebid in Illinois?
Most painting contracts follow 30–48 month cycles. The "Recompetes" section shows contracts estimated to be recompeted within the next 12 months based on historical award patterns.
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