Base or VA center · Illinois
VA Hines: federal construction & facilities contracts
Also called: Edward Hines Junior Hospital
Numbers cover FY2021–FY2025 (Oct 2020 – Sep 2025). Data as of Oct 21, 2026; complete through Sep 21, 2026. Data status
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Typical award (median)
$186,519
The middle of 184 priced awards, FY2021–FY2025. Half were between $56.4k and $501k.
Typical number of bids
2
Median bids per award, reported for 84 of 84 competed awards. 24% drew only one bid.
Won by small businesses
88%
Share of the 184 priced awards.
Median = the middle award: half were smaller, half were larger. Bids = how many offers the agency received.
What this means
- The middle construction & facilities award at VA Hines was $187k (FY2021-FY2025, 184 priced awards).
- That is 5.1 times the median for all construction & facilities work in Illinois ($36.5k).
- Competed awards drew a median of 2 offers (reported for 84 of 84).
- 24% of competed awards drew only one offer.
- In FY2025 the middle award was $214k, up 19% from FY2024 ($180k).
- Tip 69% of awards with a reported set-aside were reserved for small businesses, so small firms were not bidding against large companies.
- Tip The typical award drew only 2 bids. Less competition can mean a better chance for a new bidder.
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Awards per year
- FY2025, the latest full year: 27 awards
- FY2026 is still being reported
Show the numbers
| Year | Awards | Median award |
|---|---|---|
| FY2016 | 48 | $69,051 |
| FY2017 | 54 | $29,154 |
| FY2018 | 47 | $30,000 |
| FY2019 | 43 | $98,828 |
| FY2020 | 51 | $174,332 |
| FY2021 | 36 | $135,866 |
| FY2022 | 42 | $179,598 |
| FY2023 | 33 | $165,500 |
| FY2024 | 46 | $180,021 |
| FY2025 | 27 | $214,346 |
| FY2026 (provisional) | 28 | $380,407 |
Award sizes
- Holds the median award, $186,519
Recent awards
The latest 25 awards, newest first. Each contract number opens its official record on USAspending.gov.
| Project | How it was awarded | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Janitorial Services Implementation of EO 14398 52.222-90 DEI Is Included in Base Contract 36C25227P0015 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Provisional Approx. location | Modesto Management LLC | $3,494,676 | 28 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Staffing for Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and Shipper 36C77027N0011 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Provisional Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Citadel Federal Solutions LLC | $9,151,419 | 21 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Renovations Building 217 Phase 2 578-26-016 Con 36C25226C0048 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Troop Contracting Inc | $6,698,000 | 2 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Aug 17, 2026 | EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades - Great Lakes CMOP Implementing EO 14398 DEI Discrimination 36C77626C0072 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Blue Yonder Inc | $7,244,850 | 4 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Data Drop 36C25226P0503 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Scdatacom, LLC | $18,313 | 2 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Jul 28, 2026 | EHRM Installation DDP02- Hines IL 36C77626P0052 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Bhpe LLC | $329,500 | 5 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Maintenance of hospitals and infirmaries 36C25226C0036 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Troop Contracting Inc | $131,843 | 1 | Not competed Veteran-owned |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Implementing EO 14398 DEI Discrimination - Provide Six (6) Full-Time Stationary Engineers 36C25226P0406 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Azimuth Contracting, LLC | $1,421,680 | 2 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Boiler Maintenance and Inspection Services for the Edward Hines VAMC Located in Chicago IL 36C25226P0421 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Caldaia Controls LLC | $108,200 | 2 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Emergency Fire Alarm Sprinkler and Life Safety System Service. 36C25226P0480 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Azimuth Contracting, LLC | $318,120 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| May 14, 2026 | Project 578-26-006 Repair Building 1 Steam & Condensate Risers-Phase 2 36C25226C0034 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Sergeant Construction Inc | $3,673,778 | 4 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| May 7, 2026 | Information Technology Center Facility and Data Center Maintenance Support Services 36C10X26N0067 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | HGS Engineering Inc | $127,496 | 3 | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Emergency Remediation and Sewage Water Clean Up Service. 36C25226P0357 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Azimuth Contracting, LLC | $349,652 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Emergency HVAC Cooling Coil Repair Service. 36C25226P0400 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Emcor Services Team Mechanical, Inc. | $897,499 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 578-26-M101 Fire Smoke Door Replacement 36C25226N0388 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Troop Contracting Inc | $286,298 | 7 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Staffing for Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and Shipper. P0001 WD Increase 36C77026N0026 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Citadel Federal Solutions LLC | $9,022,694 | 21 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 578-26-015 Update Wayfinding Signage Con 36C25226C0013 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Bwhit Infrastructure Solutions LLC | $3,660,983 | 12 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Emergency Food and Nutrition Staffing Services 578 Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center Hines, Illinois 36C25226P0338 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Modesto Management LLC | $411,162 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Emergency Remediation Service 36C25226P0269 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Individual contractor (name withheld) | $240,000 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Warehouse Design 36S79726C0006 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | RZ Service Group LLC | $274,000 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Feb 10, 2026 | EPS Renovations - HVAC Corrections 36S79726C0005 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Troop Contracting Inc | $1,758,500 | 2 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 578-23-013 Abatement Task Order 36C25226C0010 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Oneill Contractors Inc | $1,313,105 | 3 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Emergency Air Handling Unit Repair Service 36C25226P0241 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | South Town Refrigeration, LLC | $50,000 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Contractor Shall Provide Three (3) Boiler/Plant Operator Support Staff 36C25226P0145 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Azimuth Contracting, LLC | $749,127 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Information Technology Center Facility and Data Center Maintenance Support Services 36C10X26N0051 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | HGS Engineering Inc | $2,162,149 | 3 | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
Value at award = the contract value when it was signed. Bids = offers received; "–" means not reported. Set-aside = reserved for a group, such as small or veteran-owned businesses. IDIQ = an umbrella contract; work under it is placed as task orders.
Who won
Companies with the most priced awards here, FY2021–FY2025.
| # | Company | Awards | Total value at award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troop Contracting Inc | 50 | $35,948,926 |
| 2 | Blue Yonder Inc | 19 | $9,914,943 |
| 3 | Dahme Mechanical Industries Inc | 12 | $1,582,155 |
| 4 | South Town Refrigeration, LLC | 9 | $1,106,135 |
| 5 | Richard Group LLC | 8 | $103,280,771 |
| 6 | HGS Engineering Inc | 8 | $4,391,260 |
| 7 | TL Services, Inc. | 8 | $2,971,884 |
| 8 | DLH Solutions Inc | 6 | $28,569,182 |
| 9 | Azimuth Contracting, LLC | 5 | $1,135,258 |
| 10 | Walter Mechanical Services Inc | 3 | $814,690 |
How the work was bought
Competition
Was the work open to bids?
- Order (multiple-award IDIQ) 56 (30%)
A task order placed under an IDIQ held by several companies, who competed for it.
- Not competed 53 (29%)
Sole-source: only one company was asked.
- Order (single-award IDIQ) 47 (26%)
A task order under an IDIQ held by one company. No new competition, so it is left out of bid statistics.
- Competed 28 (15%)
A standalone contract that was open to bids.
Set-asides
Set-aside = reserved for a group of businesses.
- Veteran-owned 125 (68%)
Reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB) or veteran-owned (VOSB) small businesses.
- Open to all 57 (31%)
No set-aside: any size of business could bid.
- Small business 2 (1%)
Only small businesses could bid.
Left out of the numbers above: 2 equipment purchases, 4 cancelled or $0 awards. Why?
Contracting offices buying here
- VA Network Contracting Office 12
- NAC Facility Purchasing Support
- SAC Frederick
- National CMOP Office
- VA PCAC
- Commodities & Services Acquisition Service
Umbrella contracts used here
Many jobs are placed as task orders under an IDIQ: an umbrella contract with no fixed amount. Only the companies holding it can get those orders. A "multiple-award" IDIQ is shared by several companies, who compete for each order. "–" = not reported.
| Contract | Type | Orders | Ordering ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36C25221D0051 | Single-award The IDIQ drew 7 offers | 22 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| 36C25219D0069 | Multiple-award The IDIQ drew 11 offers | 21 | Sep 10, 2024 |
| 36C25219D0070 | Multiple-award The IDIQ drew 11 offers | 10 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| 36C10X24A0001 | Single-award | 8 | Dec 31, 2028 |
| 36S79719D0002 | Multiple-award The IDIQ drew 10 offers | 7 | Jun 20, 2024 |
Contracts ending soon
Recurring work whose current contract ends within 18 months, so the agency will likely buy it again (a "recompete"). The company doing it today is the incumbent.
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Contract ends Feb 28, 2027
Janitorial Services BLD 37
Incumbent: Unique Cleaning Service, Inc. Buyer: NAC Facility Purchasing Support Value at award: $297,224
36S79725F0002 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) -
Contract ends Mar 31, 2027
Air Cooled A/C Equipment Maintenance for Hines VA
Incumbent: TL Services, Inc. Buyer: VA Network Contracting Office 12 Value at award: $307,489
36C25222F0018 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) -
Contract ends Apr 30, 2027
Chillers Maintenance Base Plus 4 Option Years.
Incumbent: Thermosystems, LLC Buyer: NAC Facility Purchasing Support Value at award: $36,296
36S79722P0012 on USAspending (opens in a new tab)
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