8(a) Certified Women-Owned Vendors in Illinois

Founded in 2002, All In One (AIO) specializes in commercial laundry services, linen and uniform supply, hospital disposables and surgical supplies, as well as courier and express delivery services. We are dedicated to providing federal agencies with a broad range of essential services. As a certified 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and EDWOSB company, our deep understanding of the unique needs of federal institutions positions us as a trusted partner for seamless, high-quality service delivery. With established contracts throughout Illinois, we have built a reputation for reliability and excellence. Our strategic aspirations extend to expanding within key federal sectors, including prisons, VA hospitals and clinics, and military installations such as Scott Air Force Base. This growth trajectory positions us to significantly enhance our reach and provide innovative solutions that support the operational efficiency of these critical agencies.

Birkdesign Inc. (birkcreative.com), a full-service advertising, creative marketing, social media and media buying agency that works with government organizations and private sector clients. We deliver wraparound services including artificial intelligence (AI) creative training, workforce development and professional training across all advertising and marketing activities: Media buying, social media strategy (paid and organic), visual identity, branding, brand messaging, custom content creation, podcast/video/radio production, social media marketing and digital advertising.

WOSB, MBE & EDWOSB. Global Management Consulting, Strategy, Program Design and Implementation, HR services, CSR strategy/CSR Seminars, Placement/ Talent Acquisition/Recruitment, Training, Capacity building, Leadership Development, Career/Employment Counseling geared towards Seniors & Veterans, Event Mgmt/Conference Planning & mgmt, Procurement Services. Service offering Stateside and in the Middle East.

GWO Inc. is a Chicago-based construction firm providing commercial, government, and heavy civil construction services since 2013. We have experience in office build-outs, tenant improvements, industrial construction, site development, and heavy civil projects. Our team is skilled in project coordination, subcontractor management, and quality control to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. As a federally certified 8(a) and WOSB contractor, we have completed projects for local government agencies and are actively expanding our work in federal contracting. Our experience includes renovations, infrastructure improvements, and heavy civil construction, with a focus on meeting project specifications and regulatory requirements. GWO Inc. is committed to efficient project execution, clear communication, and adherence to industry standards. We have the capacity to manage projects from pre-construction through completion while maintaining quality and safety.

Vitalizing Business Solutions (VBS) is a Management Consulting Firm that provides professional services and tailored solutions with a focus on business process management and continuous improvement. We specialize in enhancing and optimizing operations for our clients by offering practical, customized solutions that align with both client needs and agency missions, ensuring meaningful and impactful results. VBS is an SBA-certified 8(a) program participant, a HUBZone participant, and a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).

F&T Labs is an 8(a) certified firm specializing in innovative public health solutions. As former local public health officials, we bring unique insights to federal, state, and local projects, including: -Information Systems Development: We create custom tools using Esri, Microsoft, AWS, and Salesforce platforms. -Data Modernization: We guide agencies through data modernization using our proprietary Data Modernization Maturity Model (DM3). -AI in Public Health: We pioneer AI applications and develop AI-powered tools for data analysis, decision-making, and policy development. -Strategic Planning: We facilitate consensus-based, participatory strategic planning for organizations and programs. -Community-Based Research: Our participatory action research framework engages communities, delivering both qualitative and quantitative insights. -Applied Research: We develop and implement applied public health research programs that translate into real-world improvements and inform policy.

Bombus is a native seed and plant supplier which provides a range of ecological restoration products and services. Those include providing native seed and plants, planting plan design and value-analysis, opinions of feasibility and cost, erosion control supplies, submittal preparation, consulting, product QA-QC, floristic surveys, Endangered Resources Reviews, custom seed collection and contract growing

Aerapy® is an SBA-certified 8(a), SDB, EDWOSB, and WOSB U.S. manufacturer of germicidal ultraviolet (GUV/UVGI) air and surface disinfection systems with 18 years of experience supporting federal agencies including the VA and DOJ. We provide HVAC-integrated air disinfection and upper-room UVGI systems delivering >99.99% pathogen inactivation in a single air pass when properly engineered. Unlike off-the-shelf or factory-installed UV, Aerapy systems achieve both coil disinfection and airborne pathogen control without tradeoffs, improving IAQ and HVAC efficiency. Solutions include in-duct UV-C, upper-room UVGI, and portable systems with turnkey or design-assist delivery, including NIOSH-compliant installation, commissioning, training, and maintenance. BABA compliant, ISO 9001 certified, ETL listed (ozone-free, safe for occupied spaces), aligned with VHA Directive 1061, GSA P100, ASHRAE, CDC, and NIOSH standards.

SD Resources, Inc is an 8(a), WOSB, and EDWOSB operating since 2017. We have successfully completed government contracts as both the subcontractor and the prime contractor. Work has included heavy civil work: Levee slides, berm extensions, relief well construction and maintenance. In addition, we have successfully removed and constructed several boat ramps, concrete structures, and trench box construction.

De-risk transformation. Accelerate adoption. Sustain mission delivery. NSP & Company helps federal agencies de-risk transformation and accelerate adoption so modernization, AI integration, restructuring, and operating model change translate into mission outcomes. We embed senior practitioners alongside federal leaders and teams to coordinate the people, governance, communications, workforce, and adoption work that determines whether transformation gains traction and sustains. Services include organizational change management (OCM), training and workforce enablement, stakeholder engagement, governance design, PMO/program/project support, and strategic communications. Founded in 2016, NSP is a Chicago-based SBA 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB-certified management consulting firm with GSA MAS access. Our curated network of 80+ senior practitioners brings Big 4 and top-tier consulting depth without junior staffing layers or extended ramp-up. NSP mobilizes within 10 business days of award.

Zion Cloud Solutions offers a wide range of application development solutions, systems integration solutions, implementation and consulting services

Friends From The City transforms how government serves people. As an 8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we uncover what matters to users, translate that into real system behavior, and work side-by-side with engineering teams to build software that works for the people who actually use it. We’re the people you call when the work is complex, human, and too important to rush. Our team is made up of deep, empathetic, T-shaped experts who don’t just deliver services, we build clarity, trust, and momentum inside messy systems. At Friends, we reimagine digital experiences for people navigating systems that often feel overwhelming or opaque. We’ve designed tools for Veterans in crisis, clinicians interpreting quality reporting programs, and educators uncovering stories through the Smithsonian’s Searchable Museum. In each case, we’ve made high-stakes, policy-heavy systems feel clear, useful, and human.

S & F Software Solutions provides value-added, process-driven, customer-centric software solutions, management consulting and IT services.