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Federal Railroad Administration

Federal Railroad Administration

← Period: May 2026 →

Total Spending: $6,135,036

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MONTHLY CONTRACTING REPORT

Federal Railroad Administration May 2026

Subagency of Department of Transportation

⏱ GENERATED 7/8/2026

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

12

Contracts

12

Avg Contract

$511,253

Total Spending

$6,135,036

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Top Vendors

The vendors that received the most money from Federal Railroad Administration in May 2026, across all contracts awarded that month.

  1. ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING US LLP

    HQ: New York, NY

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    May 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($2.1M) 1 ($2.1M)
    All Agencies 1 ($2.1M) 15 ($4.8M)

    $2,087,345

  2. RAILROAD TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

    HQ: Boalsburg, PA

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    May 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($1.2M) 1 ($1.2M)
    All Agencies 1 ($1.2M) 1 ($1.2M)

    $1,243,590

  3. ENSCO INC

    HQ: Springfield, VA

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    May 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($950.0K) 122 ($17.4M)
    All Agencies 1 ($950.0K) 162 ($42.3M)

    $950,000

  4. TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER, INC.

    HQ: Pueblo, CO

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    May 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($499.5K) 12 ($-1,511,564)
    All Agencies 1 ($499.5K) 16 ($-1,620,613)

    $499,463

  5. ATKINSREALIS USA INC

    HQ: Tampa, FL

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    May 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($447.6K) 5 ($4.5M)
    All Agencies 1 ($447.6K) 31 ($7.2M)

    $447,606

  6. REDSTONE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

    HQ: North Brunswick, NJ

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    May 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($399.9K) 3 ($952.5K)
    All Agencies 1 ($399.9K) 4 ($1.2M)

    $399,870

  7. SHARMA & ASSOCIATES INC

    HQ: Hinsdale, IL

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    May 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($299.6K) 60 ($1.1M)
    All Agencies 1 ($299.6K) 60 ($1.1M)

    $299,612

  8. OCEANIT LABORATORIES INC

    HQ: Honolulu, HI

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    May 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($210.0K) 1 ($210.0K)
    All Agencies 1 ($210.0K) 54 ($26.1M)

    $210,000

  9. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK

    HQ: College Park, MD

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    May 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($0) 4 ($0)
    All Agencies 3 ($360.6K) 140 ($36.4M)

    $0

  10. RJ PETERMAN & ASSOCIATES INC

    HQ: Manhattan, KS

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    May 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($-2,451) 2 ($24.3K)
    All Agencies 1 ($-2,451) 2 ($24.3K)

    $-2,451

Top NAICS Codes

The most-awarded NAICS codes from Federal Railroad Administration in May 2026, across all awarded contracts.

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No significant buzzword patterns found for this sub-agency.

Impact

Top Contracts

The highest-value individual contract awards from in May 2026.

  1. RECIPIENT

    ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING US LLP

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $2,087,345

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

    NAICS CODE

    OFFICES OF LAWYERS | 541110

    PSC CODE

    SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LEGAL | R418

    DESCRIPTION

    THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO PURCHASE AMTRAK RESTRUCTURING LEGAL SERVICES; U.S. PASSENGER RAIL MODERNIZATION INITIATIVE: IMPLEMENTING REVISIONS TO AMTRAK'S CORPORATE STRUCTURE (LEGAL SUPPORT) COR: KATHRYN JOHNSON

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    Object Classes

    25.1: Advisory and assistance services

    SIGNED

    May 13, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    4/9/26 → 4/8/27

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 5/13/26 Base Award $2,087,345
    Total Spending To-Date: $2,087,345
  2. RECIPIENT

    RAILROAD TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $1,243,590

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    BOALSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

    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; APPLIED RESEARCH | AS12

    DESCRIPTION

    REAL-TIME RAIL BRIDGE CONDITION AND RATING SYSTEM DEMONSTRATION

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    Object Classes

    25.1: Advisory and assistance services

    SIGNED

    May 20, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    5/21/26 → 5/20/29

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 5/20/26 Base Award $1,243,590
    Total Spending To-Date: $1,243,590
  3. RECIPIENT

    ENSCO INC

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $950,000

    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

    THIS PROJECT WILL FOCUS ON THE ACQUISITION OF REMOTE CONTROL SWITCHING CONTROLS AND RESEARCH THE SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF THE AUTOMATED SYSTEMS. FOCUS WILL BE ON HUMAN FACTORS ISSUES TO DESIGN CRITERIA FOR USE AND OPERATION.

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    Object Classes

    25.5: Research and development contracts

    SIGNED

    May 18, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    6/1/26 → 12/1/27

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 5/18/26 Base Award $950,000
    Total Spending To-Date: $950,000
  4. RECIPIENT

    TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER, INC.

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $499,463

    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

    DEVELOP AND DEMONSTRATE COMMUNICATION STANDARDS TO COMMUNICATE PTC-ENFORCEABLE INFORMATION FROM WAYSIDE DEFECT DETECTORS.

    Funding Office

    FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN(00053)

    Object Classes

    25.5: Research and development contracts

    SIGNED

    May 11, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    5/8/26 → 11/12/27

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 5/11/26 Base Award $499,463
    Total Spending To-Date: $499,463
  5. RECIPIENT

    ATKINSREALIS USA INC

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $447,606

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

    NAICS CODE

    ENGINEERING SERVICES | 541330

    PSC CODE

    ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING | C214

    DESCRIPTION

    THE PURPOSE OF THE BPA IS TO ESTABLISH SUPPORT TECHNICAL OVERSIGHT REVIEW MONITORING (STORM) FOR RRD-40 AMTRAK OVERSIGHT SUPPORT SERVICES; RRD-40 STORM PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES UNDER AMTRAK STORM BPA 693JJ626A000002.TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO FR

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    Object Classes

    25.1: Advisory and assistance services

    SIGNED

    May 29, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    5/29/26 → 5/28/27

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 5/29/26 Base Award $447,606
    Total Spending To-Date: $447,606
  6. RECIPIENT

    REDSTONE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $399,870

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    NORTH BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY

    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

    ALGORITHM TO SYNCHRONIZE, ALIGN, AND INTEGRATE DIVERSE TRACK HEALTH DATA (DISTANCE- AND TIME-BASED). INTEGRATED DATA SUPPORTS DERAILMENT RISK ANALYSIS AND PRIORITIZES MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

    Major Program

    USE OF COMPREHENSIVE TRACK HEALTH MONITORING DATA FOR DERAILMENT RISK ANALYSIS

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    Object Classes

    25.5: Research and development contracts

    SIGNED

    May 27, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    6/15/26 → 6/14/28

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 5/27/26 Base Award $399,870
    Total Spending To-Date: $399,870
  7. RECIPIENT

    SHARMA & ASSOCIATES INC

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $299,612

    Base Award
    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; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; BASIC RESEARCH | AS11

    DESCRIPTION

    THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION BY EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE OF TANK CAR GASKETS DURING DERAILMENT FIRE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SHARMA & ASSOCIATES INC. PROPOSAL DATED APRIL 14, 2025.

    Major Program

    BAA - FIRE PERFORMANCE OF GASKET

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    Object Classes

    25.5: Research and development contracts

    SIGNED

    May 20, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    6/15/26 → 12/14/27

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 5/20/26 Base Award $299,612
    Total Spending To-Date: $299,612
  8. RECIPIENT

    OCEANIT LABORATORIES INC

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $210,000

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    HONOLULU, HAWAII

    NAICS CODE

    ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | 541990

    PSC CODE

    SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | R499

    DESCRIPTION

    AWARD: BUILD 10 AIM RAIL ENHANCED PROBES FOR FRA INSPECTOR BETA TESTING AND DATA COLLECTION.

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    Object Classes

    25.5: Research and development contracts

    SIGNED

    May 20, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    5/20/26 → 5/19/27

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 5/20/26 Base Award $210,000
    Total Spending To-Date: $210,000
  9. RECIPIENT

    UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $0

    Close Out
    PERFORMED IN

    COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND

    NAICS CODE

    SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR RAIL TRANSPORTATION | 488210

    PSC CODE

    TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; WATER TRANSPORTATION; APPLIED RESEARCH | AS32

    DESCRIPTION

    DEVELOP METHODS FOR EVALUATING TOPOLOGY-BASED RESILIENCE ALONG WITH OTHER PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR RAIL NETWORKS.

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    Object Classes

    25.5: Research and development contracts

    Program Activities

    0013: ROLLING STOCK PROGRAM

    SIGNED

    May 14, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    6/2/20 → 6/2/21

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 5/14/26 Close Out $0
    Total Spending To-Date: $89,000
  10. RECIPIENT

    RJ PETERMAN & ASSOCIATES INC

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $-2,451

    Close Out
    PERFORMED IN

    MANHATTAN, KANSAS

    NAICS CODE

    SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR RAIL TRANSPORTATION | 488210

    PSC CODE

    TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; WATER TRANSPORTATION; APPLIED RESEARCH | AS32

    DESCRIPTION

    CONDUCT APPLIED RESEARCH TO DETERMINE THE TRANSFER LENGTH OF LARGE DIAMETER PRE-STRESSING TENDONS USED IN CONCRETE CROSSTIES

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    Object Classes

    25.5: Research and development contracts

    Program Activities

    0012: TRACK PROGRAM

    SIGNED

    May 19, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    9/18/20 → 6/30/23

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 5/19/26 Close Out -$2,451
    Total Spending To-Date: $167,936

Top De-obligations

The largest contract de-obligations (spending reductions or cancellations) from in May 2026.

  1. RECIPIENT

    CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO FOUNDATION

    DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

    -$65,000

    Close Out
    PERFORMED IN

    FRESNO, CALIFORNIA

    NAICS CODE

    ADMINISTRATION OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS | 923110

    PSC CODE

    TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; BASIC RESEARCH | AS11

    DESCRIPTION

    MAKING RAILROADING A CAREER OF CHOICE- (CAL STATE FRESNO)

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    Object Classes

    25.5: Research and development contracts

    Program Activities

    0001: RAILROAD SYSTEM ISSUES

    SIGNED

    May 5, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    7/30/21 → 9/30/23

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 5/5/26 Close Out -$65,000
    Total Spending To-Date: $138,798
  2. RECIPIENT

    VIRE CONSULTING, INC.

    DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

    -$20,627

    Close Out
    PERFORMED IN

    WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

    NAICS CODE

    ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | 541611

    PSC CODE

    R&D- GENERAL SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY: MATHEMATICAL/COMPUTER SCIENCES (MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT) | AJ26

    DESCRIPTION

    ACQUISITION SUPPORT FOR RAD30

    Major Program

    ACQUISITION SUPPORT FOR RAD30

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    Object Classes

    25.1: Advisory and assistance services

    Program Activities

    0001: SAFETY AND OPERATIONS

    SIGNED

    May 5, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    4/15/19 → 4/17/22

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 5/5/26 Close Out -$20,627
    Total Spending To-Date: $966,522
  3. RECIPIENT

    RJ PETERMAN & ASSOCIATES INC

    DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

    -$2,451

    Close Out
    PERFORMED IN

    MANHATTAN, KANSAS

    NAICS CODE

    SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR RAIL TRANSPORTATION | 488210

    PSC CODE

    TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; WATER TRANSPORTATION; APPLIED RESEARCH | AS32

    DESCRIPTION

    CONDUCT APPLIED RESEARCH TO DETERMINE THE TRANSFER LENGTH OF LARGE DIAMETER PRE-STRESSING TENDONS USED IN CONCRETE CROSSTIES

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    Object Classes

    25.5: Research and development contracts

    Program Activities

    0012: TRACK PROGRAM

    SIGNED

    May 19, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    9/18/20 → 6/30/23

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 5/19/26 Close Out -$2,451
    Total Spending To-Date: $167,936

Performance Locations

The top locations where contract work for Federal Railroad Administration in May 2026 is performed.

Top States

  1. District Of Columbia

    3 contracts


    $2,514,324

  2. Colorado

    2 contracts


    $1,449,463

  3. Pennsylvania

    1 contracts


    $1,243,590

  4. New Jersey

    1 contracts


    $399,870

  5. Illinois

    1 contracts


    $299,612

  6. Hawaii

    1 contracts


    $210,000

  7. Maryland

    1 contracts


    $0

  8. Kansas

    1 contracts


    $-2,451

  9. California

    1 contracts


    $-65,000

Top Cities

  1. Washington, District Of Columbia

    3 contracts


    $2,514,324

  2. Pueblo, CO

    2 contracts


    $1,449,463

  3. Boalsburg, PA

    1 contracts


    $1,243,590

  4. North Brunswick, NJ

    1 contracts


    $399,870

  5. Hinsdale, IL

    1 contracts


    $299,612

  6. Honolulu, HI

    1 contracts


    $210,000

  7. College Park, MD

    1 contracts


    $0

  8. Manhattan, KS

    1 contracts


    $-2,451

  9. Fresno, CA

    1 contracts


    $-65,000

Vendor headquarters

The top locations where vendors receiving awards from Federal Railroad Administration in May 2026 list as their primary business address.

Top States

  1. New York

    1 contracts


    $2,087,345

  2. Pennsylvania

    1 contracts


    $1,243,590

  3. Virginia

    1 contracts


    $950,000

  4. Colorado

    1 contracts


    $499,463

  5. Florida

    1 contracts


    $447,606

Top Cities

  1. New York, NY

    1 contracts


    $2,087,345

  2. Boalsburg, PA

    1 contracts


    $1,243,590

  3. Springfield, VA

    1 contracts


    $950,000

  4. Pueblo, CO

    1 contracts


    $499,463

  5. Tampa, FL

    1 contracts


    $447,606

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