MONTHLY CONTRACTING REPORT
SEPTEMBER 2025
Federal Railroad Administration
⏱ GENERATED 12/11/2025
This report was generated once, at the time listed.
▼ NO MICRO CONTRACTS
Contracts or transactions under $2,000 are not included.
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Total Vendors
22
Contracts
32
Avg Contract
$739,210
Total Spending
$23,654,732
Reporting
Top Vendors
The vendors that received the most money from Federal Railroad Administration in September 2025, across all contracts awarded that month.
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KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC
Contracts: 1 Contracts from Federal Railroad Administration in 9/25: 1
All contracts from Federal Railroad Administration: 1
All known contracts: 0
HQ: Cary, NC
$13,579,070 -
ENSCO INC
Contracts: 11 Contracts from Federal Railroad Administration in 9/25: 11
All contracts from Federal Railroad Administration: 90
All known contracts: 0
HQ: Springfield, VA
$5,335,391 -
STRONGBRIDGE LLC
Contracts: 1 Contracts from Federal Railroad Administration in 9/25: 1
All contracts from Federal Railroad Administration: 3
All known contracts: 0
HQ: Sterling, VA
$2,483,294 -
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER, INC.
Contracts: 1 Contracts from Federal Railroad Administration in 9/25: 1
All contracts from Federal Railroad Administration: 1
All known contracts: 0
HQ: Pueblo, CO
$532,890 -
GOVSMART, INC.
Contracts: 1 Contracts from Federal Railroad Administration in 9/25: 1
All contracts from Federal Railroad Administration: 1
All known contracts: 0
HQ: Charlottesville, VA
$504,754 -
NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP
Contracts: 1 Contracts from Federal Railroad Administration in 9/25: 1
All contracts from Federal Railroad Administration: 1
All known contracts: 0
HQ: Washington, District Of Columbia
$349,750 -
INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONIC MACHINES CORPORATION
Contracts: 1 Contracts from Federal Railroad Administration in 9/25: 1
All contracts from Federal Railroad Administration: 1
All known contracts: 0
HQ: Troy, NY
$217,254 -
SHARMA & ASSOCIATES INC
Contracts: 1 Contracts from Federal Railroad Administration in 9/25: 1
All contracts from Federal Railroad Administration: 17
All known contracts: 0
HQ: Hinsdale, IL
$203,782 -
MARVEL CONSULTING LLC
Contracts: 1 Contracts from Federal Railroad Administration in 9/25: 1
All contracts from Federal Railroad Administration: 1
All known contracts: 0
HQ: Washington, District Of Columbia
$154,501 -
FOUR LLC
Contracts: 1 Contracts from Federal Railroad Administration in 9/25: 1
All contracts from Federal Railroad Administration: 1
All known contracts: 0
HQ: Herndon, VA
$141,024 -
IBISWORLD, INC.
Contracts: 1 Contracts from Federal Railroad Administration in 9/25: 1
All contracts from Federal Railroad Administration: 1
All known contracts: 0
HQ: Venice, CA
$56,975 -
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Contracts: 1 Contracts from Federal Railroad Administration in 9/25: 1
All contracts from Federal Railroad Administration: 8
All known contracts: 0
HQ: Urbana, IL
$56,481 -
HRWORX, LLC
Contracts: 1 Contracts from Federal Railroad Administration in 9/25: 1
All contracts from Federal Railroad Administration: 3
All known contracts: 0
HQ: Williamsburg, VA
$39,566 -
ACCESSAGILITY LLC
Contracts: 1 Contracts from Federal Railroad Administration in 9/25: 1
All contracts from Federal Railroad Administration: 1
All known contracts: 0
HQ: Vienna, VA
$0 -
LBO TECHNOLOGY LLC
Contracts: 1 Contracts from Federal Railroad Administration in 9/25: 1
All contracts from Federal Railroad Administration: 1
All known contracts: 0
HQ: Leesburg, VA
$0
Top NAICS Codes
The most-awarded NAICS codes from Federal Railroad Administration in September 2025, across all awarded contracts.
Analyses
Buzzwords
Important phrases and terms that appear significantly more in Federal Railroad Administration contracts during September 2025 compared to government-wide patterns.
Impact
Top Contracts
The highest-value individual contract awards from Federal Railroad Administration in September 2025.
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RECIPIENT
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$13,579,070
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NAICS CODE
ENGINEERING SERVICES | 541330
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | R425
DESCRIPTION
NEW YORK PENN STATION SERVICE OPTIMIZATION STUDY
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Sep 24, 2025
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/29/25 → 9/28/27
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RECIPIENT
STRONGBRIDGE LLC
AWARD AMOUNT
$2,483,294
Exercise an Option
PERFORMED IN
STERLING, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | 541511
PSC CODE
IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE | DA10
DESCRIPTION
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, TOOLS, MATERIALS, SUPERVISION, AND OTHER ITEMS AND NON-PERSONAL SERVICES NECESSARY TO PROVIDE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION, SHAREPOINT
Major Program
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING SUPPORT BPA
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
Program Activities
0001: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OVERSIGHT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE;0001: SAFETY AND OPERATIONS;0002: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OVERSIGHT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (IIJA SUPP)
SIGNED
Sep 10, 2025
CONTRACT PERIOD
7/30/21 → 6/29/26
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RECIPIENT
ENSCO INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$1,399,846
Change Order
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 PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO PROVIDE METHODOLOGY TO USE TTC EQUIPMENT AND TEST TRACK TO MEASURE VEHICLE PARAMETERS THAT CAN BE USED TO CREATE A VALIDATED VEHICLE MODEL TO BE USED FOR SIMULATION.
Major Program
VTI MODEL PARAMETERS
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0012: TRACK PROGRAM
SIGNED
Sep 19, 2025
CONTRACT PERIOD
7/1/23 → 11/30/27
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RECIPIENT
ENSCO INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$814,560
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
CONDUCT 800KIP COMPRESSION TEST OF ARROW III VEHICLE TO VALIDATE PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED FINITE ELEMENT MODELS.
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Sep 2, 2025
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/3/25 → 9/2/26
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RECIPIENT
ENSCO INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$749,996
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
WITH THE PLANNED INCREASE IN HIGH-SPEED RAIL CORRIDORS IN THE UNITED STATES, THERE IS A GROWING NEED FOR FACILITIES TO HELP MODELING, MODEL VALIDATION AND QUALIFICATION OF NEW EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY PRIOR TO ITS INTRODUCTION INTO SERVICE. ALSO, WI
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Sep 19, 2025
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/19/25 → 9/18/26
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RECIPIENT
ENSCO INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$620,663
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 OBJECTIVES OF THE RESEARCH PROJECT ARE TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF NEW EMERGING FIRE SUPPRESSION/EXTINGUISHING TECHNOLOGIES FOR RAIL APPLICATIONS, AND HUMAN FACTORS IMPACT ON EFFECTIVENESS OF THE TECHNOLOGY.
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Sep 11, 2025
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/11/25 → 9/10/27
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RECIPIENT
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER, INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$532,890
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
A DEMONSTRATION TEST OF CLEAR PATH DETECTION AND RANGING, BASED ON RAILROAD-SPECIFIC USE CASES, WILL HELP THE NORTH AMERICAN FREIGHT RAILROAD INDUSTRY DETERMINE THE APPLICABILITY AND SUITABILITY OF SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES IMPLEMENTED IN OTHER INDUSTRIES
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Sep 25, 2025
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/25/25 → 3/23/27
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RECIPIENT
GOVSMART, INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$504,754
Exercise an Option
PERFORMED IN
SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND
NAICS CODE
OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | 541519
PSC CODE
IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE | DA10
DESCRIPTION
THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY, IT OPERATIONS & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SERVICES REQUIRES THE BRAND NAME COLLIBRA ENTERPRISE PLATFORM SOFTWARE-AS-A-SERVICE TO SUPPORT DATA DISCOVERY AND GOVERNANCE ACROSS A LARGE ENTERPRISE ORGANIZATION.
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
Program Activities
0001: SAFETY AND OPERATIONS
SIGNED
Sep 4, 2025
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/28/24 → 9/27/26
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RECIPIENT
ENSCO INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$450,606
Change Order
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
1. SUPPORT ONGOING COLLECTION OF LIDAR POINT CLOUD SCANS AT GRADE CROSSING THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FRA OFFICE OF SAFETY AUTOMATED TRACK INSPECTION PROGRAM (ATIP). 2. SUPPORT EFFORTS OF FRA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) TO ESTABLISH A CLOUD-HOSTED
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0014: TRAIN CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION
SIGNED
Sep 16, 2025
CONTRACT PERIOD
10/1/24 → 9/18/27
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RECIPIENT
ENSCO INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$432,466
Change Order
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
C-V2X TRAIN ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE INFORMATION PROVISION AT ACTIVE AND PASSIVE GRADE CROSSINGS - PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0014: TRAIN CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION
SIGNED
Sep 12, 2025
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/8/23 → 8/31/26
Top De-obligations
The largest contract de-obligations (spending reductions or cancellations) from Federal Railroad Administration in September 2025.
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RECIPIENT
GUIDEHOUSE INC.
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$175,885
Terminate for Convenience
PERFORMED IN
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | 541611
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER | R799
DESCRIPTION
THE RRD IIJA OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT CONTRACTOR WILL UNDERTAKE A SERIES OF TASKS TO ASSIST FRA OFFICE OF RAILROAD DEVELOPMENT (RRD)
Major Program
FRA PROGRAMMATIC AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
Program Activities
0002: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OVERSIGHT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (IIJA SUPP)
SIGNED
Sep 26, 2025
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/26/23 → 9/26/25
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RECIPIENT
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$144,751
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | 541611
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | R425
DESCRIPTION
FRA IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING ITS GRANT AND LOAN RECIPIENTS ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS TO ACHIEVE THEIR PROJECT GOALS WHILE BALANCING ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO CONDUCT OVERSIGHT AND PROTECT ITS INVESTMENT OF TAXPAYER FUNDS. IN PURSUIT OF THIS MISSION, FRA HAS
Funding Office
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN(00053)
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 26, 2025
CONTRACT PERIOD
3/1/24 → 2/28/25
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RECIPIENT
JEFFERSON CONSULTING GROUP LLC
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$142,890
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NAICS CODE
ENGINEERING SERVICES | 541330
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | R408
DESCRIPTION
CONTRACT TO PROVIDE THE FRA HR AND ROA-20 WITH PROGRAM ANALYST SUPPORT, AND THE RAD-50 AND ROA WILL REQUIRE BUSINESS ANALYST.
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
Program Activities
0001: SAFETY AND OPERATIONS
SIGNED
Sep 30, 2025
CONTRACT PERIOD
3/31/24 → 7/25/25
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RECIPIENT
STRATEGIC ALLIANCE BUSINESS GROUP LLC
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$75,341
Other Administrative Action
PERFORMED IN
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | 541611
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | R499
DESCRIPTION
RRS PROGRAM SUPPORT NEW BPA SIX DOCUMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
Program Activities
0001: SAFETY AND OPERATIONS
SIGNED
Sep 16, 2025
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/23/23 → 1/2/26
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RECIPIENT
INSTITUTE FOR BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$72,695
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
ASHBURN, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES | 541310
PSC CODE
ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: OTHER | C219
DESCRIPTION
THIS TASK ORDER IS ISSUED TO EXERCISE OPTION YEAR 1 ON IDIQ 693JJ623D000001, CLIN 00003. A TOTAL OBLIGATED AMOUNT FOR THIS TASK ORDER IS $1,500,000.00. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 MARCH 2024 TO 28 FEBRUARY 2025.
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.2: Other services from non-Federal sources
Program Activities
0001: SAFETY AND OPERATIONS
SIGNED
Sep 12, 2025
CONTRACT PERIOD
3/1/24 → 2/28/25
Performance Locations
The top locations where contract work for Federal Railroad Administration in September 2025 is performed.
Top States
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District Of Columbia
4 contracts
$13,647,656 -
Colorado
11 contracts
$5,783,282 -
Virginia
11 contracts
$2,280,212 -
Illinois
3 contracts
$610,013 -
Maryland
1 contracts
$504,754 -
New York
1 contracts
$217,254 -
South Carolina
1 contracts
$0
Top Cities
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Washington, DC
4 contracts
$13,647,656 -
Pueblo
11 contracts
$5,783,282 -
Sterling
1 contracts
$2,483,294 -
Silver Spring
1 contracts
$504,754 -
Chicago
1 contracts
$349,750 -
Troy
1 contracts
$217,254 -
Hinsdale
1 contracts
$203,782 -
Herndon
1 contracts
$141,024 -
Springfield
1 contracts
$85,000 -
Urbana
1 contracts
$56,481
Vendor headquarters
The top locations where vendors receiving awards from Federal Railroad Administration in September 2025 list as their primary business address.
Top States
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North Carolina
1 contracts
$13,579,070 -
Virginia
22 contracts
$8,035,357 -
Colorado
1 contracts
$532,890 -
District Of Columbia
3 contracts
$361,361 -
Illinois
2 contracts
$260,263
Top Cities
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Cary
1 contracts
$13,579,070 -
Springfield
11 contracts
$5,335,391 -
Sterling
1 contracts
$2,483,294 -
Pueblo
1 contracts
$532,890 -
Charlottesville
1 contracts
$504,754
Top Congressional Districts
The congressional districts where contract work for Federal Railroad Administration in September 2025 will be performed.
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DC-98 ()$13,647,6564 contracts
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Colorado 3 (Colorado)Rep. Jeff Hurd, Republican$5,783,28211 contracts -
Virginia 10 (Virginia)Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Democrat$2,410,5993 contracts -
Maryland 8 (Maryland)Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democrat$504,7541 contracts -
Illinois 7 (Illinois)Rep. Danny Davis, Democrat$349,7501 contracts -
New York 20 (New York)Rep. Paul Tonko, Democrat$217,2541 contracts -
Illinois 4 (Illinois)Rep. Chuy García, Democrat$203,7821 contracts -
Illinois 13 (Illinois)Rep. Nikki Budzinski, Democrat$56,4811 contracts -
Virginia 1 (Virginia)Rep. Rob Wittman, Republican$39,5661 contracts -
Virginia 8 (Virginia)Rep. Don Beyer, Democrat$02 contracts