DDB Chicago Government Contracts
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DDB Chicago government contracts totaled $1.1B across 38 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 17.3% in FY2026 vs FY2025. The Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $1.1B (100% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $323,312,219 across 12 awards with activity that year, a change of -17.3% from $390,942,186 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $1,112,985,784 across 38 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $323M
- Awards in FY2026
- 12
- Change vs FY2025
- -17.3%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $1.1B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
DDB Chicago federal contracts by year
DDB Chicago federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $323,312,219 | 12 | -17.3% |
| FY2025 | $390,942,186 | 28 | -2% |
| FY2024 | $398,731,379 | 26 | n/a |
About DDB Chicago's federal contracts
DDB Chicago's federal contract obligations fell 19% from FY2024 ($399M) to FY2026 ($323M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Nearly all of DDB Chicago's government contracts come from one customer, the Department of Defense (100%).
Its main line of government work is advertising agencies (NAICS 541810), 100% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most DDB Chicago contract work are Illinois; Illinois alone accounts for 100%.
Which agencies award DDB Chicago contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to DDB Chicago Inc.. DDB Chicago DoD contracts account for 100% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $1,112,985,784 | 100.0% |
DDB Chicago contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on DDB Chicago's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advertising AgenciesNAICS 541810 | $1,112,985,784 | 100.0% |
Where DDB Chicago contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $1,112,985,784 | 100.0% |
Recent DDB Chicago contract awards
The latest DDB Chicago contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Department of DefenseFY 26-27 CORE OPERATIONS-GOARMY CONTACT CENTER (GACC)/LEAD OPS TASK ORDER | $18,009,859 | W9124D26FA201 |
| May 29, 2026 | Department of DefenseFY26 OWNED CHANNELS TASK ORDER | $12,680,459 | W9124D26FA233 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Department of DefenseTHIS TASK ORDER IS TO PROVIDE RESEARCH AND TO IDENTIFY, DEVELOP, AND TEST INNOVATIVE MARKETING AND ADVERTISING EFFORTS TO FIND AND ATTRACT THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR THE ARMY. | $7,029,069 | W9124D26FA107 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Department of DefenseTHIS TASK ORDER PROVIDES CAMPAIGN SUPPORT TESTING, PRODUCT AND CAMPAIGN STRATEGY, CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT, CREATIVE PRODUCTION, AND OPTIMIZATION. | $11,949,854 | W9124D26FA034 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Department of DefenseNATIONAL MEDIA / TALENT AND FURNISHINGS (NMTF) TASK ORDER (TO) PROVIDES NATIONAL MEDIA PURCHASING AND PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES, PLANNING, REPORTING, MAINTENANCE, AND ALL ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES FOR THE PAYM | $109,970,010 | W9124D26FA007 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Department of DefenseTHE PROGRAM PROVIDES THE ARMY WITH FULL-SERVICE ADVERTISING TO PROVIDE A NATIONWIDE ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN FOR PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE ARMY. | $81,324,604 | W9124D26FA006 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Department of DefensePROVIDES CAPABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN UPFRONT AND OFFSET MEDIA BUYS | $39,768,112 | W9124D25FA228 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Department of DefensePROVIDES CORE OPERATIONS, GOARMY CONTACT CENTER (GACC)/LEAD OPS AND SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING | $31,069,998 | W9124D25FA118 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Department of DefenseARMY AD _ RESEARCH AND INNOVATION TASK ORDER(TO) | $28,804,399 | W9124D25F0128 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Department of DefenseARMY AD CONTRACT - TASK ORDER FY25 CREATIVE, DEVELOPMENT, AND PRODUCTION (CD&P) | $10,734,075 | W9124D25F0049 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Department of DefenseFY25 LOCAL MARKETING, SOCIAL & EARNED MEDIA, AND OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE TASK ORDER. | $89,109,864 | W9124D25F0024 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Department of DefenseMEDIA ODE- ACTIVE | $111,551,323 | W9124D25F0001 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Department of DefenseAEMO UPF MEDIA | $68,326,086 | W9124D24F0368 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Department of DefenseAEMO CORE OPS | $29,101,418 | W9124D24F0272 |
| May 30, 2024 | Department of DefenseFY24 OWNED CHANNELS BAU - ARMY AND CIVILIAN FUNDED | $35,240,077 | W9124D24F0257 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Department of DefenseFY24 DATA & PERFORMANCE | $198,866,597 | W9124D24F0010 |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Department of DefenseFY24 RESEARCH & INNOVATION TASK ORDER DIRECT LABOR & ASSOCIATED ODE | $21,983,666 | W9124D24F0133 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Department of DefenseFY24 CREATIVE, DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION TASK ORDER | $17,501,738 | W9124D24F0047 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Department of DefenseFY24 LOCAL MEDIA TASK ORDER | $80,464,455 | W9124D24F0021 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Department of DefenseFY24 NATIONAL MEDIA AND TALENT & FURNISHINGS TASK ORDER | $82,322,225 | W9124D24F0011 |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Department of DefenseFY23 CD&P - CIVILIAN PRODUCTION AND ARNG | $15,792,698 | W9124D23F0555 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Department of DefenseUPFRONT MEDIA - ACTIVE | $141,974,257 | W9124D23F0460 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Department of DefensePROVIDES CORE OPERATIONS, CALL CENTER/LEADS OPS AND SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING SERVICES FOR THE ARMY MARKETING AND ADVERTISING PROGRAM | $25,963,506 | W9124D23F0372 |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Department of DefenseFY23 BUSINESS-AS-USUAL (BAU) - ARMY AND CIVILIAN FUNDED. | $9,421,241 | W9124D23F0322 |
| May 10, 2023 | Department of DefenseINNOVATION | $14,653,256 | W9124D23F0257 |
Subcontracting opportunities with DDB Chicago
Large prime contractors such as DDB Chicago buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, DDB Chicago is a possible teaming partner: read its recent contract awards above, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does DDB Chicago make from government contracts?
- DDB Chicago Inc. received $1.1B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 38 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $323M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with DDB Chicago?
- The Department of Defense obligated $1.1B to DDB Chicago from FY2024 to FY2026, 100% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does DDB Chicago do for the government?
- By contract dollars, DDB Chicago's largest federal contract industries are advertising agencies (NAICS 541810).
- Where does DDB Chicago perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most DDB Chicago contract dollars went to work in Illinois ($1.1B).
- Are DDB Chicago's government contracts growing?
- DDB Chicago's federal contract obligations fell 19% from FY2024 ($399M) to FY2026 ($323M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- How can a small business subcontract with DDB Chicago?
- Look at the agencies and industries DDB Chicago works in on this page, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with a capability statement. Large prime contractors often have to meet small business subcontracting goals, and you will need a free SAM.gov registration.