Commitment
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago strives to partner with suppliers that are cost competitive, value strong customer service, and are dedicated to excellence.
View a list of products and services typically purchased by FHLBank Chicago.
Vendor Sourcing Opportunities
Please respond to opportunities by completing our Prospective Vendor Submission Form or by emailing vendormanagement@fhlbc.com prior to the deadline date for each opportunity.
Artificial Intelligence Program Development RFP
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify qualified vendors capable of supporting one or both of the following service areas:
- Enterprise AI Program Development
- Delivery of AI Solutions
The Bank may select one or more vendors to provide these services. Vendors are invited to participate in the RFP process for either or both service areas, depending on their capabilities and experience.
Service Area 1: Enterprise AI Program Development. We are seeking vendors with:
- Proven experience building enterprise-level AI programs for mid-sized, heavily regulated financial institutions.
- Demonstrated ability to drive measurable business outcomes through AI initiatives.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks including FHFA, NIST, and other relevant standards.
- References from similar engagements will be requested.
Service Area 2: Delivery of AI Solutions. We are seeking vendors with:
- Demonstrated success implementing SaaS and off-the-shelf AI solutions.
- Ability to deliver solutions that align with the Bank’s governance, security, and compliance requirements.
If you have the expertise to provide the services above in one or both areas, please indicate your interest in participating in the RFP by completing the Prospective Vendor Submission Form below (reference RITM0165090 Artificial Intelligence Program Development RFP within the form), or by emailing vendormanagement@fhlbc.com prior to October 3, 2025.
Penetration Testing RFQ
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is seeking a firm with expertise in unauthenticated and authenticated network penetration testing, application penetration testing, a host-based review and physical testing and cloud-based configuration review to complete in 2026. If you meet the requirements below, please respond by completing the Prospective Vendor Submission Form below (reference RITM0163092 Penetration Testing RFQ within the form), or by emailing vendormanagement@fhlbc.com prior to 4:00pm October 10, 2025.
Requirements:
- You are a security consulting firm with expertise in network, application and physical penetration testing
- You are interested and available to provide the consulting services
Prospective Vendor Submission Form
Please fill out the form below to be added as potential vendor for future upcoming sourcing opportunities.
Governance and Control Assurance Program
To obtain a copy of FHLBank Chicago’s Governance and Control Assurance Program document, please complete the form on our Governance page.
Vendor Issues
Reporting Illegal/Unethical Activities
To communicate concerns about possible unethical or illegal activities, please email: vendormanagement@fhlbc.com.