Remediation Government Contracts in Illinois
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Illinois.
Market Intelligence —
Remediation in Illinois
Federal Remediation Services procurement in Illinois funnels disproportionately through Scott AFB, which captures 55% of the state's 20 opportunities as of Q2 2026. The top 3 markets — Scott AFB, Hines, Thebes — account for 100% of statewide activity across 3 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Scott AFB is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
Illinois's Remediation Services landscape in Q2 2026 is shaped by 3 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Scott AFB and Hines — captures 85% of statewide activity. with the remaining 0 cities splitting 0% 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.
Two agencies shape Illinois's Remediation Services market: Environmental Protection Agency leads at 62% of awards, with Department of the Army at 17%. Together they represent 80% of the state's 221 recorded contract actions and $252.3M in total spending. Winning with either agency provides the past-performance foundation to compete for the other's work. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION LLC, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT, INC, HELIOTECH — hold 87% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 3 Remediation Services contracts in Illinois are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $82.0M combined. Of these, 3 carry high takeover signals — meaning the incumbent's position is vulnerable based on the agency's historical vendor switching patterns. For contractors planning their Illinois pipeline, these recompetes represent the highest-probability wins: existing requirements with defined scopes, incumbent performance data on record, and established funding lines.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Illinois has 20 open remediation contract opportunities as of 2026-04-15, with 3 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Scott AFB, Hines, Thebes.
20
Open Opportunities
3
Likely Recompetes
Environmental Protection Agency
Top Agency
Scott AFB
Top City
Key Insights —
Remediation in Illinois
Emerging activity: 2 new remediation in illinois opportunities posted in the last 30 days.
Majority small-business: 95% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
3 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $82.0M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 87% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | Z1DA--578-26-004: IDIQ ACM Abatement Services at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL | Hines | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) | Apr 20, 2026 | SBA |
| 74 | Z1DA--578-26-004: IDIQ ACM Abatement at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL | Hines | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) | Mar 13, 2026 | SBA |
| 73 | Z1DA--578-26-004: IDIQ ACM Abatement Base | Hines | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) | May 8, 2026 | VSA |
| 65 | Z1DA--578-26-004: IDIQ ACM Abatement Services at the Hines VA Hospital in Hines, IL | Hines | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) | Apr 13, 2026 | SBA |
| 65 | Z1DA--578-26-004: IDIQ ACM Abatement Services at the Hines VA Hospital in Hines, IL | Hines | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) | Apr 13, 2026 | SBA |
| 56 | Z1DA--578-26-004: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) ACM Abatement Base Contract at the Hines VA Hospital in Hines, IL | Hines | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) | Feb 6, 2026 | — |
| — | *UPDATE - Bean Ridge Tower Remediation - RFI / Responses and ADDITIONAL PHOTOS | Thebes | TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF | Feb 18, 2026 | SBA |
| — | *UPDATE - Bean Ridge Tower Remediation - RFI / Responses and ADDITIONAL PHOTOS | Thebes | TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION.6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCS | Feb 24, 2026 | SBA |
| — | *UPDATE - Bean Ridge Tower Remediation - RFI / Responses and ADDITIONAL PHOTOS | Thebes | TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF | Feb 24, 2026 | SBA |
| — | Scott AFB ORC SATOC | Scott AFB | DEPT OF DEFENSE | May 2, 2025 | 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, remediation opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 20 active opportunities. Top cities include Scott AFB, Hines, Thebes.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Agency | 138 | $168.9M |
| Department of the Army | 38 | $60.9M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 23 | $4.5M |
| Department of the Navy | 16 | $17.8M |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 6 | $216K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
| Vendor↕ | Awards↕ |
|---|---|
| ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION LLC | 58 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT, INC | 47 |
| HELIOTECH | 12 |
| PRO FIRE AND WATER RESTORATION COMPANY | 9 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Top Cities in Illinois
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Scott AFB | 11 |
| Hines | 6 |
| Thebes | 3 |
| Batavia | 0 |
| Great Lakes | 0 |
| Jerusalem | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
| Chicago | 0 |
| North Chicago | 0 |
| Scott Air Force Base | 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 remediation contracts are there in Illinois?
Illinois has 20 active federal remediation opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for remediation contracts in Illinois?
Scott AFB, Hines, Thebes are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top remediation contractors in Illinois?
The leading incumbent vendors include ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION LLC, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT, INC, HELIOTECH. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do remediation contracts come up for rebid in Illinois?
Most remediation 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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RecompeteIQ. (2026). Remediation Government Contracts in Illinois. Retrieved 2026-04-15, from https://recompeteiq.com/state/il/remediation-services
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