MONTHLY CONTRACTING REPORT
Federal Railroad Administration March 2026
⏱ GENERATED 3/23/2026
This report was generated once, at the time listed.
▼ NO MICRO CONTRACTS
Contracts or transactions under $5,000 are not included.
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Total Vendors
8
Contracts
9
Avg Contract
$-15,228
Total Spending
$-137,056
Reporting
Top Vendors
The vendors that received the most money from Federal Railroad Administration in March 2026, across all contracts awarded that month.
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APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC.
HQ: Albuquerque, NM
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)March 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($0) 2 ($129.1K) All Agencies 4 ($-15,926) 319 ($128.1M)
$0 -
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
HQ: Arlington, VA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)March 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($0) 5 ($425.9K) All Agencies 5 ($6.3M) 348 ($352.1M)
$0 -
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.
HQ: Hoover, AL
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)March 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($0) 2 ($0) All Agencies 1 ($0) 30 ($11.5M)
$0 -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HQ: Austin, TX
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)March 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($0) 3 ($-821) All Agencies 1 ($0) 55 ($4.7M)
$0 -
SHARMA & ASSOCIATES INC
HQ: Hinsdale, IL
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)March 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($-51) 56 ($882.3K) All Agencies 1 ($-51) 56 ($882.3K)
$-51 -
ABSG CONSULTING INC
HQ: Spring, TX
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)March 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($-1,783) 8 ($-10,775) All Agencies 1 ($-1,783) 45 ($4.8M)
$-1,783 -
T. WHITE PARKER ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED
HQ: Reston, VA
Contracts: 2
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)March 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 2 ($-4,553) 5 ($-30,913) All Agencies 2 ($-4,553) 10 ($2.6M)
$-4,553 -
ENSCO INC
HQ: Springfield, VA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)March 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($-130,668) 115 ($13.8M) All Agencies 1 ($-130,668) 151 ($37.8M)
$-130,668
Top NAICS Codes
The most-awarded NAICS codes from Federal Railroad Administration in March 2026, across all awarded contracts.
Analyses
Buzzwords
No significant buzzword patterns found for this sub-agency.
Expiring Contracts
See 2 expiring contracts from Federal Railroad Administration
Impact
Top Contracts
The highest-value individual contract awards from in March 2026.
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RECIPIENT
APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$0
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PERFORMED IN
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
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
EVALUATION OF THE DOT-113C120W9 LNG TANK CAR PUNCTURE RESISTANCE
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0013: ROLLING STOCK PROGRAM
SIGNED
Feb 5, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
6/16/22 → 10/20/23
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/5/26 Close Out $0
Total Spending To-Date: $125,576 -
RECIPIENT
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$0
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PERFORMED IN
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
NAICS CODE
OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | 541519
PSC CODE
IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE | DA10
DESCRIPTION
RAILROAD NETWORK SYSTEM (RNS): SUPPORT THE FRA GEOSPATIAL PROGRAM WITH SPATIAL DATA, WEB ENHANCEMENTS AND/OR APPLICATIONS. AS THE GIS TECHNOLOGY EVOLVES, THE FRA GIS PROGRAM WILL NEED TO ACCOMMODATE FOR THESE CHANGES. THESE WILL SUPPORT THE WEB VIE
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
Program Activities
0001: SAFETY AND OPERATIONS
SIGNED
Feb 9, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/2/22 → 8/31/23
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/9/26 Close Out $0
Total Spending To-Date: $72,805 -
RECIPIENT
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
AWARD AMOUNT
$0
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PERFORMED IN
URBANA, ILLINOIS
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; WATER TRANSPORTATION; BASIC RESEARCH | AS31
DESCRIPTION
THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO DEVELOP NEW RAIL-THEMED K-12 STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS) DISTANCE LEARNING ACTIVITIES, ADAPT IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES USED BY THE PROJECT PARTNERS AND OTHER COLLABORATING RAILWAY ACADEMIC PR
Funding Office
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN(00053)
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0002: HUMAN FACTORS
SIGNED
Feb 23, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/14/23 → 12/31/24
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/23/26 Close Out $0
Total Spending To-Date: $95,000 -
RECIPIENT
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
AWARD AMOUNT
$0
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PERFORMED IN
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
OTHER ACCOUNTING SERVICES | 541219
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: POLICY REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT | R406
DESCRIPTION
IGF::OT::IGF UNDER THE IMPROPER PAYMENT INFORMATION ACT OF 2002 (IPIA) , AS AMENDED BY IMPROPER PAYMENTS ELIMINATION AND RECOVERY ACT OF 2010 (IPERA) AND IMPROPER PAYMENTS ELIMINATION AND RECOVERY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2012 (IPERIA), THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION (FRA) IS REQUIRED TO TEST FUNDING ACTIVITIES THAT ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO SIGNIFICANT IMPROPER PAYMENTS. HSIPR GRANT ACTIVITIES ARE CONSIDERED BY FRA MANAGEMENT TO BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO SIGNIFICANT IMPROPER PAYMENTS.
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Feb 9, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/4/16 → 5/31/17
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/9/26 Close Out $0
Total Spending To-Date: $240,011 -
RECIPIENT
T. WHITE PARKER ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED
AWARD AMOUNT
$-5
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PERFORMED IN
STERLING, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | 541611
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | R408
DESCRIPTION
IGF::OT::IGF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
Major Program
RPD PROGRAM SUPPORT
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Feb 12, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
4/30/14 → 9/30/15
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/12/26 Close Out -$5
Total Spending To-Date: $136,443 -
RECIPIENT
SHARMA & ASSOCIATES INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$-51
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PERFORMED IN
HINSDALE, ILLINOIS
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; WATER TRANSPORTATION; APPLIED RESEARCH | AS32
DESCRIPTION
PROVIDE TEDS SOFTWARE AND ASSOCIATED TRAINING FOR NEW USER REQUESTS, AND CONTINUE MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE EXISTING TEDS USERS
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0013: ROLLING STOCK PROGRAM
SIGNED
Feb 10, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/25/20 → 9/26/24
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/10/26 Close Out -$51
Total Spending To-Date: $901,713 -
RECIPIENT
ABSG CONSULTING INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$-1,783
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PERFORMED IN
SPRING, TEXAS
NAICS CODE
ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | 541990
PSC CODE
SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- OTHER | B599
DESCRIPTION
PTCSP FOR UP
Major Program
INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF PTC SAFETY PLANS
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
Program Activities
0001: SAFETY AND OPERATIONS
SIGNED
Feb 23, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
7/15/21 → 9/14/21
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/23/26 Close Out -$1,783
Total Spending To-Date: $139,018 -
RECIPIENT
T. WHITE PARKER ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED
AWARD AMOUNT
$-4,548
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PERFORMED IN
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NAICS CODE
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | 541611
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | R408
DESCRIPTION
IGF::OT::IGF THE CONTINUATION OF THIS TASK ORDER UNDER IDIQ CONTRACT # DTFR53-11-D-00006 WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS RSEC PROJECTS AND PROGRAM REQUESTS FROM MANAGEMENT PER THE ATTACHED SOW. THE ATTACHED SOW DESCRIBES BOTH CURRENT WORK EFFORTS AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL SIMILAR WORK EFFORTS TO ASSIST WITH SPECIAL PROJECTS TO THE RSEC PROGRAM AREA SUCH AS THE SHAREPOINT DOCUMENT REPOSITORY AND PM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND TTCI SUPPORT. REFERENCE NUMBER 120
Major Program
RPD PROGRAM SUPPORT
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Feb 12, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
4/30/14 → 12/31/14
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/12/26 Close Out -$4,548
Total Spending To-Date: $184,561 -
RECIPIENT
ENSCO INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$-130,668
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PERFORMED IN
SPRINGFIELD, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | 541990
PSC CODE
SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- OTHER | B599
DESCRIPTION
PTCSP PLAN REVIEWS BNSF,RTD, ACES THREE PLANS ARE TO BE BID OUT AS ONE SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT TO ENSCO. THE PTCSP PLANS INCLUDE BNSF, RTD, ACES ENSCO CONTRACT NUMBER IS 693JJ620D000004
Major Program
PTCSP
Funding Office
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN(00053)
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
Program Activities
0001: SAFETY AND OPERATIONS
SIGNED
Feb 25, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
7/23/20 → 10/31/21
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/25/26 Close Out -$130,668
Total Spending To-Date: $1,514,062
Top De-obligations
The largest contract de-obligations (spending reductions or cancellations) from in March 2026.
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RECIPIENT
ENSCO INC
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$130,668
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PERFORMED IN
SPRINGFIELD, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | 541990
PSC CODE
SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- OTHER | B599
DESCRIPTION
PTCSP PLAN REVIEWS BNSF,RTD, ACES THREE PLANS ARE TO BE BID OUT AS ONE SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT TO ENSCO. THE PTCSP PLANS INCLUDE BNSF, RTD, ACES ENSCO CONTRACT NUMBER IS 693JJ620D000004
Major Program
PTCSP
Funding Office
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN(00053)
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
Program Activities
0001: SAFETY AND OPERATIONS
SIGNED
Feb 25, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
7/23/20 → 10/31/21
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/25/26 Close Out -$130,668
Total Spending To-Date: $1,514,062 -
RECIPIENT
T. WHITE PARKER ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$4,548
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PERFORMED IN
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NAICS CODE
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | 541611
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | R408
DESCRIPTION
IGF::OT::IGF THE CONTINUATION OF THIS TASK ORDER UNDER IDIQ CONTRACT # DTFR53-11-D-00006 WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS RSEC PROJECTS AND PROGRAM REQUESTS FROM MANAGEMENT PER THE ATTACHED SOW. THE ATTACHED SOW DESCRIBES BOTH CURRENT WORK EFFORTS AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL SIMILAR WORK EFFORTS TO ASSIST WITH SPECIAL PROJECTS TO THE RSEC PROGRAM AREA SUCH AS THE SHAREPOINT DOCUMENT REPOSITORY AND PM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND TTCI SUPPORT. REFERENCE NUMBER 120
Major Program
RPD PROGRAM SUPPORT
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Feb 12, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
4/30/14 → 12/31/14
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/12/26 Close Out -$4,548
Total Spending To-Date: $184,561 -
RECIPIENT
ABSG CONSULTING INC
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$1,783
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
SPRING, TEXAS
NAICS CODE
ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | 541990
PSC CODE
SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- OTHER | B599
DESCRIPTION
PTCSP FOR UP
Major Program
INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF PTC SAFETY PLANS
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
Program Activities
0001: SAFETY AND OPERATIONS
SIGNED
Feb 23, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
7/15/21 → 9/14/21
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/23/26 Close Out -$1,783
Total Spending To-Date: $139,018 -
RECIPIENT
SHARMA & ASSOCIATES INC
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$51
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
HINSDALE, ILLINOIS
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; WATER TRANSPORTATION; APPLIED RESEARCH | AS32
DESCRIPTION
PROVIDE TEDS SOFTWARE AND ASSOCIATED TRAINING FOR NEW USER REQUESTS, AND CONTINUE MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE EXISTING TEDS USERS
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0013: ROLLING STOCK PROGRAM
SIGNED
Feb 10, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/25/20 → 9/26/24
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/10/26 Close Out -$51
Total Spending To-Date: $901,713 -
RECIPIENT
T. WHITE PARKER ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$5
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
STERLING, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | 541611
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | R408
DESCRIPTION
IGF::OT::IGF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
Major Program
RPD PROGRAM SUPPORT
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Feb 12, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
4/30/14 → 9/30/15
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/12/26 Close Out -$5
Total Spending To-Date: $136,443
Performance Locations
The top locations where contract work for Federal Railroad Administration in March 2026 is performed.
Top States
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Alabama
1 contracts
$0 -
New Mexico
1 contracts
$0 -
Illinois
2 contracts
$-51 -
Texas
1 contracts
$-1,783 -
District Of Columbia
1 contracts
$-4,548 -
Virginia
3 contracts
$-130,673
Top Cities
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Albuquerque, NM
1 contracts
$0 -
Arlington, VA
1 contracts
$0 -
Birmingham, AL
1 contracts
$0 -
Urbana, IL
1 contracts
$0 -
Sterling, VA
1 contracts
$-5 -
Hinsdale, IL
1 contracts
$-51 -
Spring, TX
1 contracts
$-1,783 -
Washington, District Of Columbia
1 contracts
$-4,548 -
Springfield, VA
1 contracts
$-130,668
Vendor headquarters
The top locations where vendors receiving awards from Federal Railroad Administration in March 2026 list as their primary business address.
Top States
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Alabama
1 contracts
$0 -
New Mexico
1 contracts
$0 -
Illinois
1 contracts
$-51 -
Texas
2 contracts
$-1,783 -
Virginia
4 contracts
$-135,221
Top Cities
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Albuquerque, NM
1 contracts
$0 -
Arlington, VA
1 contracts
$0 -
Austin, TX
1 contracts
$0 -
Hoover, AL
1 contracts
$0 -
Hinsdale, IL
1 contracts
$-51