Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Illinois
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Illinois.
Market Intelligence —
Specialty Trades in Illinois
In Q2 2026, Illinois has 19 active Specialty Trades Services opportunities distributed across 7 cities, but the market is top-heavy: Unknown commands 37% of all activity. Unknown, Springfield, Batavia together hold 79% of statewide deal flow. Contractors entering Illinois's Specialty Trades Services market should treat Unknown as the primary beachhead before expanding to secondary markets.
Illinois's Specialty Trades Services landscape in Q2 2026 is shaped by 7 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Unknown and Springfield — captures 69% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Batavia and Marion adds another 16%, with the remaining 3 cities splitting 15% 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.
In Illinois, Specialty Trades Services procurement concentrates in two primary agencies: Department of the Navy (49%) and Department of the Army (23%). With 72% of 65 total awards between them and $11.8M in obligated spending, these agencies define the competitive landscape. Contractors should align their capability statements and teaming strategies to these agencies' acquisition preferences. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — DIVERSE SOLUTIONS GROUP INC., REGENCY ENTERPRISES SERVICES LLC, WORRELL CONTRACTING CO INC — hold 88% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 3 Specialty Trades Services contracts in Illinois are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $81.8M 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 19 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-05-30, with 3 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Springfield, Batavia.
19
Open Opportunities
3
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Navy
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Key Insights —
Specialty Trades in Illinois
Emerging activity: 2 new specialty trades in illinois opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $247K in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 84% 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 88% 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↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 183 CES Repair Base Fire Alarm | Springfield | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO IL.USPFO IL PROCUREMENT.W7M6 USPFO ACTIVITY ILANG 183 | Jun 18, 2026 | SBA |
| 69 | 183 CES Repair Base Fire Alarm | Springfield | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO IL.USPFO IL PROCUREMENT.W7M6 USPFO ACTIVITY ILANG 183 | Jun 18, 2026 | SBA |
| 67 | PIP-II Cryogenic Distribution System Access Platform | Batavia | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.FERMILAB - DOE CONTRACTOR | Mar 12, 2026 | — |
| 65 | 36C255-26-AP-0269 Parking Lot Repair | Marion | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255) | Nov 3, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
| 65 | 183 CES Replace Security Forces Squadron Generator | Springfield | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.W7M6 USPFO ACTIVITY ILANG 183 | Aug 20, 2025 | SBA |
| 65 | Parking Lot Restriping | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255) | Dec 7, 2025 | SDVOSBC |
| 63 | 183 CES Replace Security Forces Squadron Generator | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NGB.W7M6 USPFO ACTIVITY ILANG 183 | — | SBA |
| 63 | Dock Lift Replacement | — | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | — | SBA |
| 63 | 183 CES Repair Base Fire Alarm System | Springfield | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO IL.USPFO IL PROCUREMENT.W7M6 USPFO ACTIVITY ILANG 183 | — | SBA |
| 61 | 183 CES Repair Base Fire Alarm System | Springfield | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO IL.USPFO IL PROCUREMENT.W7M6 USPFO ACTIVITY ILANG 183 | Apr 27, 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, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 19 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Springfield, Batavia.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | 32 | $5.3M |
| Department of the Army | 15 | $3.9M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 13 | $1.6M |
| Forest Service | 3 | $469K |
| Agricultural Research Service | 2 | $536K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Illinois
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 7 |
| Springfield | 6 |
| Batavia | 2 |
| Marion | 1 |
| Thomson | 1 |
| Elwood | 1 |
| Lake Bluff | 1 |
| Great Lakes | 0 |
| Jerusalem | 0 |
| Chicago | 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 specialty trades contracts are there in Illinois?
Illinois has 19 active federal specialty trades opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for specialty trades contracts in Illinois?
Unknown, Springfield, Batavia are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Illinois?
The leading incumbent vendors include DIVERSE SOLUTIONS GROUP INC., REGENCY ENTERPRISES SERVICES LLC, WORRELL CONTRACTING CO INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Illinois?
Most specialty trades 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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