MONTHLY CONTRACTING REPORT
Federal Railroad Administration March 2026
⏱ GENERATED 4/2/2026
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
5
Contracts
7
Avg Contract
$391,308
Total Spending
$2,739,159
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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INSTITUTE FOR BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY
HQ: Ashburn, VA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)March 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($1.5M) 4 ($2.1M) All Agencies 3 ($1.6M) 19 ($7.3M)
$1,500,000 -
THE MITRE CORPORATION
HQ: Mc Lean, VA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)March 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($991.7K) 2 ($991.7K) All Agencies 17 ($15.3M) 775 ($375.1M)
$991,715 -
SHARMA & ASSOCIATES INC
HQ: Hinsdale, IL
Contracts: 2
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)March 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 2 ($252.1K) 57 ($882.3K) All Agencies 2 ($252.1K) 57 ($882.3K)
$252,130 -
ENSCO INC
HQ: Springfield, VA
Contracts: 2
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)March 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 2 ($54.3K) 117 ($13.9M) All Agencies 2 ($54.3K) 153 ($37.8M)
$54,310 -
MERMEC INC.
HQ: West Columbia, SC
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)March 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($-58,996) 2 ($-58,996) All Agencies 1 ($-58,996) 2 ($-58,996)
$-58,996
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.
Impact
Top Contracts
The highest-value individual contract awards from in March 2026.
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RECIPIENT
INSTITUTE FOR BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY
AWARD AMOUNT
$1,500,000
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
ASHBURN, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES | 541310
PSC CODE
ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: OTHER | C219
DESCRIPTION
THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE PROVIDING ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES TO FRA AS THE AHJ TO ENSURE CODE COMPLIANCE IN ALL PROJECTS IN WASHINGTON UNION STATION OVERSEEING THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS (PRELIMINARY DESIGN, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Mar 11, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
3/1/26 → 2/28/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 3/11/26 Base Award $1,500,000
Total Spending To-Date: $1,500,000 -
RECIPIENT
THE MITRE CORPORATION
AWARD AMOUNT
$991,715
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
MCLEAN, 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
THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION (FRA) SEEKS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF IT'S RAIL INFORMATION SHARING ENVIRONMENT (RISE) FROM AN ORGANIZATION WITH EXPERTISE IN BUILDING AND MANAGING DATA TRUSTS IN THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY.
Major Program
RAIL INFORMATION SHARING ENVIRONMENT (RISE)
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Mar 30, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
4/1/26 → 3/31/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 3/30/26 Base Award $991,715
Total Spending To-Date: $991,715 -
RECIPIENT
SHARMA & ASSOCIATES INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$252,141
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
HINSDALE, ILLINOIS
NAICS CODE
ENGINEERING SERVICES | 541330
PSC CODE
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- RAILWAY EQUIPMENT | H222
DESCRIPTION
CONTINUES THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COLD/HOT WHEEL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY TO THE BENEFIT OF RAILROADS (BNSF HERETO) BY REPLACING MANUAL INSPECTIONS WITH BRAKE HEALTH EFFECTIVENESS (BHE) TECHNOLOGY. THE FRA HAS GRANTED BNSF RAILWAY A WAIVER FROM FEDERALLY M
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Mar 2, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
2/24/26 → 2/24/29
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- 3/13/26 Other Administrative Action $0
Total Spending To-Date: $252,141 -
RECIPIENT
ENSCO INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$54,310
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
TTSD - THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS FOR CONTRACTOR SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS FRA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING MOVEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND SETTING UP ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION SCENARIO UNDER THE EXISTING IDIQ CONTRACT 693JJ621D000001. IAW ENSCO PROPOSAL 915
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Mar 13, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
3/13/26 → 9/20/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 3/13/26 Base Award $54,310
Total Spending To-Date: $54,310 -
RECIPIENT
ENSCO INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$0
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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; WATER TRANSPORTATION; R&D ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | AS34
DESCRIPTION
A NEW TRANSITION TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR A SEAMLESS, EFFICIENT TRANSITION FROM THE PREDECESSOR CONTRACT TO THE NEW CONTRACT AT TTC
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
Program Activities
0001: SAFETY AND OPERATIONS
SIGNED
Mar 26, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
3/23/21 → 9/30/22
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 3/26/26 Close Out $0
Total Spending To-Date: $1,279,254 -
RECIPIENT
SHARMA & ASSOCIATES INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$-11
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NAICS CODE
ENGINEERING SERVICES | 541330
PSC CODE
TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; WATER TRANSPORTATION; APPLIED RESEARCH | AS32
DESCRIPTION
IGF::OT::IGF FRA OR&D WOULD LIKE TO ESTABLISH THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE QUICK RESPONSE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE OFFICE OF SAFETY FOR KEY AREAS ASSOCIATED WITH ACCIDENTS OR CRITICAL INCIDENTS. FROM TIME TO TIME THE OFFICE OF SAFETY CALLS ON THE RPD-32 TECHNICAL TEAM FOR SUPPORT AS THE RESULT OF A FIELD EVENT.
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Mar 30, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
5/1/13 → 8/30/13
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 3/30/26 Close Out -$11
Total Spending To-Date: $48,789 -
RECIPIENT
MERMEC INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$-58,996
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
WEST COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
NAICS CODE
ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | 541990
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | R425
DESCRIPTION
THIS TASK ORDER IS ISSUED, AS AN UN-DEFINITIZED CONTRACTUAL ACTION, TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE POTENTIAL TRANSITION OUT OF THE CURRENTLY HELD "LOTS" OF INSPECTIONS VEHICLES.
Major Program
ATIP
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
Program Activities
0001: SAFETY AND OPERATIONS
SIGNED
Mar 30, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/26/22 → 9/29/23
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 3/30/26 Close Out -$58,996
Total Spending To-Date: $248,233
Top De-obligations
The largest contract de-obligations (spending reductions or cancellations) from in March 2026.
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RECIPIENT
MERMEC INC.
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$58,996
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
WEST COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
NAICS CODE
ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | 541990
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | R425
DESCRIPTION
THIS TASK ORDER IS ISSUED, AS AN UN-DEFINITIZED CONTRACTUAL ACTION, TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE POTENTIAL TRANSITION OUT OF THE CURRENTLY HELD "LOTS" OF INSPECTIONS VEHICLES.
Major Program
ATIP
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
Program Activities
0001: SAFETY AND OPERATIONS
SIGNED
Mar 30, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/26/22 → 9/29/23
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 3/30/26 Close Out -$58,996
Total Spending To-Date: $248,233 -
RECIPIENT
SHARMA & ASSOCIATES INC
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$11
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NAICS CODE
ENGINEERING SERVICES | 541330
PSC CODE
TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; WATER TRANSPORTATION; APPLIED RESEARCH | AS32
DESCRIPTION
IGF::OT::IGF FRA OR&D WOULD LIKE TO ESTABLISH THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE QUICK RESPONSE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE OFFICE OF SAFETY FOR KEY AREAS ASSOCIATED WITH ACCIDENTS OR CRITICAL INCIDENTS. FROM TIME TO TIME THE OFFICE OF SAFETY CALLS ON THE RPD-32 TECHNICAL TEAM FOR SUPPORT AS THE RESULT OF A FIELD EVENT.
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Mar 30, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
5/1/13 → 8/30/13
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 3/30/26 Close Out -$11
Total Spending To-Date: $48,789
Performance Locations
The top locations where contract work for Federal Railroad Administration in March 2026 is performed.
Top States
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Virginia
2 contracts
$2,491,715 -
Illinois
1 contracts
$252,141 -
Colorado
2 contracts
$54,310 -
District Of Columbia
1 contracts
$-11 -
South Carolina
1 contracts
$-58,996
Top Cities
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Ashburn, VA
1 contracts
$1,500,000 -
Mclean, VA
1 contracts
$991,715 -
Hinsdale, IL
1 contracts
$252,141 -
Pueblo, CO
2 contracts
$54,310 -
Washington, District Of Columbia
1 contracts
$-11 -
West Columbia, SC
1 contracts
$-58,996
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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Virginia
4 contracts
$2,546,025 -
Illinois
2 contracts
$252,130 -
South Carolina
1 contracts
$-58,996
Top Cities
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Ashburn, VA
1 contracts
$1,500,000 -
Mc Lean, VA
1 contracts
$991,715 -
Hinsdale, IL
2 contracts
$252,130 -
Springfield, VA
2 contracts
$54,310 -
West Columbia, SC
1 contracts
$-58,996