Whiting Services Inc.
Crete, IL Part of G K Enterprises, Inc Del
- UEI
- DQKFXFT2KA83
- CAGE
- 3THN8
- Primary NAICS
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
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Its parent company, G. K. Enterprises Inc., ranks:
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
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- 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- 238120 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
- 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- 333923 Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing
- 423860 Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers
- Corporate family
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Parent
YS8HCKNYTC53
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Parent
YS8HCKNYTC53
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 1000 Lumber St, Crete, IL 60417, USA
- Website
- whitingcorp.com
- Employees
- 51-250
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Industrial Conglomerates
- Industrials & Manufacturing
- SIC code
- 35 Industrial Machinery & Equipment
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $228,497 |
| FY2025 | $21,129 |
| FY2024 | -$26,359 |
| FY2023 | $31,313 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Navy | $228,497 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| C50 drop table inspection-confined | Naval Facilities Engineering Command (Navy) | $249,626 | |
| Annual load testing | Department of the Army | $9,995 | |
| Rail alignment survey | Naval Sea Systems Command (Navy) | $0 | |
| OSHA load testing services | Department of the Army | $9,995 | |
| Blakely DAM intake crane repairs | ENDIST Vicksburg (USACE) | $190,551 |
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About the company
Whiting Services Inc., a for-profit corporate entity headquartered in Crete, Illinois, is a specialized provider of railcar maintenance equipment and technical inspection services to the federal government. The company has maintained active registration with SAM.gov since April 2004 and serves as a prime contractor across multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Army Corps of Engineers. Whiting Services Inc. leverages its extensive expertise in equipment inspection, maintenance operations, and specialized repair services to support military installations and federal facilities nationwide.
The company's federal contract portfolio demonstrates a diverse range of specialized services and equipment provision across defense and infrastructure agencies. Whiting Services Inc. has delivered load testing services to the Air National Guard under multiple contracts, including a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $54,136.13 with a performance period extending through May 30, 2027, and an earlier small-business set-aside OSHA load testing services contract valued at $9,995.00. The company also provided crane repair services, notably completing Blakely Dam intake crane repairs for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $190,550.68. Additionally, Whiting Services Inc. manufactured and delivered conveyor and material handling equipment, including a 5-ton bridge crane to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base under a small-business set-aside definitive contract valued at $93,520.66 awarded by AFLCMC. More recent engagements include a confined-space C50 drop table inspection project for Navy Installations Command valued at $21,228.99 with completion targeted for June 30, 2026, and parts provision for 35-ton portable jacks to the Joint Munitions Command valued at $35,707.00. The company has also performed rail alignment survey work for Naval Sea Systems Command. These contracts reflect Whiting Services Inc.'s positioning as a versatile provider capable of executing both small-business set-aside and open-competition federal contracts across diverse technical disciplines.
SBA capabilities narrative
The Whiting name has been a trusted mame in the overhead crane industry for over 100 years. Each Whiting crane is custom designed and built to your exact specifications, ensuring durability, reliability and satisfaction. All of our overhead cranes are proudly assembled in our ISO-9001 certified facility near Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., while adhering to the strictest quality standards. Whiting has been a trusted name for railcar maintenance and lifting equipment for the freight and commuter railroad industries, municipal transit authorities, railcar builders and independent maintenance shops. All Whiting railcar maintenance equipment is custom-built to your needs and is built upon many years of engineering knowledge and expertise. We Listen First, Then Show You How We Can Help. We perform every job according to the highest standards and exactly to your specific needs.
Quick answers
Is Whiting Services Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Whiting Services Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through September 18, 2027.
How much has Whiting Services Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $21,129 to Whiting Services Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $254,580 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Whiting Services Inc. rank among federal contractors?
Whiting Services Inc.'s parent company, G. K. Enterprises Inc., ranked #28 in PSC J022 and #33 in NAICS 4882 in FY2025.
What is Whiting Services Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Whiting Services Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is C50 drop table inspection-confined (N4008525P0064), from Naval Facilities Engineering Command (Navy), on August 21, 2025.
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