MONTHLY CONTRACTING REPORT
Federal Railroad Administration September 2024
⏱ GENERATED 2/5/2026
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Total Vendors
23
Contracts
29
Avg Contract
$159,470
Total Spending
$4,624,625
Reporting
Top Vendors
The vendors that received the most money from Federal Railroad Administration in September 2024, across all contracts awarded that month.
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PLASSER AMERICAN CORPORATION
HQ: Chesapeake, VA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)September 2024 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($0) 1 ($0) All Agencies 0 ($0) 1 ($0)
$1,689,654 -
TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION
HQ: Kansas City, MO
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)September 2024 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($0) 14 ($0) All Agencies 0 ($0) 44 ($0)
$800,000 -
ENSCO INC
HQ: Springfield, VA
Contracts: 5
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)September 2024 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 5 ($0) 114 ($0) All Agencies 0 ($0) 150 ($0)
$642,266 -
PUYENPA TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
HQ: Duckwater, NV
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)September 2024 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($0) 4 ($0) All Agencies 0 ($0) 42 ($0)
$513,907 -
WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORP
HQ: Pittsburgh, PA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)September 2024 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($0) 2 ($0) All Agencies 0 ($0) 2 ($0)
$500,000 -
BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
HQ: Columbus, OH
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)September 2024 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($0) 1 ($0) All Agencies 0 ($0) 409 ($0)
$144,053 -
VISTRA COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
HQ: Lutz, FL
Contracts: 2
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)September 2024 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 2 ($0) 2 ($0) All Agencies 0 ($0) 41 ($0)
$129,908 -
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
HQ: Newark, DE
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)September 2024 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($0) 2 ($0) All Agencies 0 ($0) 26 ($0)
$125,346 -
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY & TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS
HQ: Washington, District Of Columbia
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)September 2024 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($0) 6 ($0) All Agencies 0 ($0) 27 ($0)
$45,990 -
HRWORX, LLC
HQ: Williamsburg, VA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)September 2024 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($0) 4 ($0) All Agencies 0 ($0) 60 ($0)
$33,500
Top NAICS Codes
The most-awarded NAICS codes from Federal Railroad Administration in September 2024, across all awarded contracts.
Analyses
Buzzwords
Unique ("buzzy") phrases and terms that appear significantly more in contracts during September 2024 compared to government-wide patterns.
Expiring Contracts
See 2 expiring contracts from Federal Railroad Administration
Impact
Top Contracts
The highest-value individual contract awards from in September 2024.
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RECIPIENT
PLASSER AMERICAN CORPORATION
AWARD AMOUNT
$1,689,654
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY MANUFACTURING | 333120
PSC CODE
RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, RAILROAD | 2230
DESCRIPTION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT), FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION (FRA) FIRM FIXED PRICE CONTRACT FOR A PLASSER AMERICAN CORPORATION GRM3000T RAILROAD TRACK TAMPING MACHINE (TAMPER), TO INCLUDE A 1-YEAR WARRANTY AND CONSUMABLE AND SPARE PARTS.
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: RAILROAD SYSTEM ISSUES
SIGNED
Sep 24, 2024
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/24/24 → 11/30/25
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- 5/15/25 Other Administrative Action $0
- 1/21/26 Change Order $0
Total Spending To-Date: $1,689,654 -
RECIPIENT
TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION
AWARD AMOUNT
$800,000
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA
NAICS CODE
ENGINEERING SERVICES | 541330
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | R425
DESCRIPTION
MONITOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT (MTAS) BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT ORDER FOR RRD 51 FOR PROJECT OVERSIGHT FOR NON-IIJA AND IIJA SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS NORTHEAST REGION. BPA ORDER CEILING: $2,775,446.00
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
Program Activities
0001: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OVERSIGHT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE;0002: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OVERSIGHT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (IIJA SUPP)
SIGNED
Sep 4, 2024
CONTRACT PERIOD
3/1/24 → 2/28/25
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- 6/12/24 Other Administrative Action $0
Total Spending To-Date: $3,400,000 -
RECIPIENT
PUYENPA TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
AWARD AMOUNT
$513,907
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
DUCKWATER, NEVADA
NAICS CODE
ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | 541990
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | R408
DESCRIPTION
PROJECT MANAGEMENT, REQUIREMENT MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER RELATED PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FRA PROJECTS, ACQUISITIONS, AND ENTERPRISE SERVICES.
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
Program Activities
0001: SAFETY AND OPERATIONS
SIGNED
Sep 20, 2024
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/20/24 → 9/19/25
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/20/24 Base Award $513,907
Total Spending To-Date: $513,907 -
RECIPIENT
WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORP
AWARD AMOUNT
$500,000
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY R&D SVCS; GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT | AJ13
DESCRIPTION
FRA 2024 BAA - MULTI-CYLINDER HYDROGEN DUAL FUEL ENGINE FOR GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS
Funding Office
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN(00053)
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: RAILROAD SYSTEM ISSUES
SIGNED
Sep 24, 2024
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/24/24 → 4/30/25
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/24/24 Base Award $500,000
Total Spending To-Date: $500,000 -
RECIPIENT
ENSCO INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$469,920
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
PUEBLO, COLORADO
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; BASIC RESEARCH | AS11
DESCRIPTION
RESEARCH TO PROVIDE FOLLOW-ON SERVICES OF WHEEL RESEARCH PROGRAM THAT FOCUS ON TAKING ADVANTAGE ON THE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS AND ACCURACY OF THE FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS MODEL.
Major Program
WHEEL FAILURE R&D PROGRAM SUPPORT CONTINUATION
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0013: ROLLING STOCK PROGRAM
SIGNED
Sep 9, 2024
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/9/24 → 3/8/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/9/24 Base Award $469,920
Total Spending To-Date: $469,920 -
RECIPIENT
BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
AWARD AMOUNT
$144,053
Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope
PERFORMED IN
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NAICS CODE
COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS, DATA PROCESSING, WEB HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | 518210
PSC CODE
TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; BASIC RESEARCH | AS11
DESCRIPTION
TO PURCHASE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT RAIL RESEARCH THROUGH THE PROJECT ENTITLED "RAIL CROSSING VIOLATION WARNING - CLOUD-BASED MESSAGING." EXPANDED FUNCTIONALITY OF THE RCVW SYSTEM BY BROADCASTING THE HRI STATUS DATA TO THE CL
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: RAILROAD SYSTEM ISSUES;0014: TRAIN CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION
SIGNED
Sep 23, 2024
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/23/22 → 3/30/25
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/23/24 Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope +$144,053
Total Spending To-Date: $929,690 -
RECIPIENT
VISTRA COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
AWARD AMOUNT
$129,908
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NAICS CODE
PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCIES | 541820
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | R499
DESCRIPTION
FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY SUPPORT TO ANALYZE AND EVALUATE THE EMPLOYEE SURVEY RESULTS.
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
Program Activities
0001: SAFETY AND OPERATIONS
SIGNED
Sep 27, 2024
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/30/24 → 3/29/25
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/27/24 Base Award $129,908
Total Spending To-Date: $129,908 -
RECIPIENT
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
AWARD AMOUNT
$125,346
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
NEWARK, DELAWARE
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH | AJ12
DESCRIPTION
ADVANCED IMAGING FOR ROADBED CONDITION MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT, FRA BAA 2021. USE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES LIKE DIGITAL IMAGE MEASUREMENTS FOR RAPID DEPLOYMENT TO ASSESS ROADBEDS AND OVERALL RAIL BRIDGE DISPLACEMENTS.
Funding Office
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN(00053)
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0012: TRACK PROGRAM
SIGNED
Sep 10, 2024
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/21/23 → 9/21/25
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/10/24 Funding Only Action +$125,346
Total Spending To-Date: $289,990 -
RECIPIENT
ENSCO INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$125,100
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
SPRINGFIELD, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; BASIC RESEARCH | AS11
DESCRIPTION
UPGRADE TWO ACTIVE GRADE CROSSING SYSTEMS TO TRACK CIRCUIT-BASED CONSTANT WARNING TIME CONTROLLERS. ACQUISITION TITLE: TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER ACTIVE GRADE CROSSING SYSTEM UPGRADE
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: RAILROAD SYSTEM ISSUES
SIGNED
Sep 25, 2024
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/15/23 → 6/30/25
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- 7/1/24 Other Administrative Action $0
- 8/14/24 Other Administrative Action $0
Total Spending To-Date: $1,712,784 -
RECIPIENT
ENSCO INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$47,246
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
PUEBLO, COLORADO
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; BASIC RESEARCH | AS11
DESCRIPTION
THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS TASK IS TO WRITE A 5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE FRA OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY COVERING THE YEARS 2025 THROUGH 2029. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER MATERIALS NECESSARY TO C
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: RAILROAD SYSTEM ISSUES
SIGNED
Sep 26, 2024
CONTRACT PERIOD
10/1/24 → 9/30/25
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/26/24 Base Award $47,246
Total Spending To-Date: $47,246
Top De-obligations
The largest contract de-obligations (spending reductions or cancellations) from in September 2024.
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RECIPIENT
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER, INC.
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$59
Other Administrative Action
PERFORMED IN
PUEBLO, COLORADO
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541712
PSC CODE
TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; WATER TRANSPORTATION; APPLIED RESEARCH | AS32
DESCRIPTION
REFURBISHMENT OF SELECTED FACILITIES TO RESTORE THEM IN A GOOD OPERABLE CONDITION TO SUPPORT HIGH-SPEED TESTING AT TTC
Major Program
CARE, CUSTODY, AND CONTROL OF THE TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Funding Office
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN(00053)
Object Classes
25.4: Operation and maintenance of facilities;25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: RAILROAD SYSTEM ISSUES;0012: TRACK PROGRAM
SIGNED
Sep 13, 2024
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/14/18 → 9/30/22
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/13/24 Other Administrative Action -$59
Total Spending To-Date: $1,132,071
Performance Locations
The top locations where contract work for Federal Railroad Administration in September 2024 is performed.
Top States
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Virginia
6 contracts
$1,894,244 -
California
3 contracts
$800,000 -
Colorado
5 contracts
$517,107 -
Nevada
1 contracts
$513,907 -
Pennsylvania
1 contracts
$500,000 -
District Of Columbia
7 contracts
$292,400 -
Delaware
1 contracts
$125,346 -
2 contracts
$0 -
Illinois
1 contracts
$0 -
Iowa
1 contracts
$0
Top Cities
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Chesapeake
1 contracts
$1,689,654 -
Berkeley
1 contracts
$800,000 -
Pueblo
5 contracts
$517,107 -
Duckwater
1 contracts
$513,907 -
Pittsburgh
1 contracts
$500,000 -
Washington, DC
7 contracts
$292,400 -
Newark
1 contracts
$125,346 -
Springfield
1 contracts
$125,100 -
Norfolk
1 contracts
$45,990 -
Sterling
1 contracts
$33,500
Vendor headquarters
The top locations where vendors receiving awards from Federal Railroad Administration in September 2024 list as their primary business address.
Top States
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Virginia
10 contracts
$2,365,420 -
Missouri
1 contracts
$800,000 -
Nevada
1 contracts
$513,907 -
Pennsylvania
1 contracts
$500,000 -
Ohio
1 contracts
$144,053
Top Cities
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Chesapeake
1 contracts
$1,689,654 -
Kansas City
1 contracts
$800,000 -
Springfield
5 contracts
$642,266 -
Duckwater
1 contracts
$513,907 -
Pittsburgh
1 contracts
$500,000