Federal Railroad Administration

Federal Railroad Administration

← Period: July 2026 →

Total Spending: $6,140,340

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Analysis

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MONTHLY CONTRACTING REPORT

Federal Railroad Administration July 2026

Subagency of Department of Transportation

⏱ GENERATED 8/24/2026

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

11

Contracts

15

Avg Contract

$409,356

Total Spending

$6,140,340

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Top Vendors

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

  1. DUOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

    HQ: Jacksonville, FL

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    July 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($2.6M) 1 ($2.6M)
    All Agencies 1 ($2.6M) 1 ($2.6M)

    $2,563,480

  2. ENSCO INC

    HQ: Springfield, VA

    Contracts: 3

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    July 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 3 ($1.9M) 125 ($19.3M)
    All Agencies 4 ($1.9M) 168 ($46.6M)

    $1,888,170

  3. SHARMA & ASSOCIATES INC

    HQ: Hinsdale, IL

    Contracts: 3

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    July 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 3 ($777.8K) 63 ($1.9M)
    All Agencies 3 ($777.8K) 63 ($1.9M)

    $777,832

  4. TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION

    HQ: College Station, TX

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    July 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($273.0K) 1 ($273.0K)
    All Agencies 1 ($273.0K) 46 ($16.4M)

    $273,004

  5. TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER, INC.

    HQ: Pueblo, CO

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    July 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($204.0K) 13 ($-1,307,564)
    All Agencies 1 ($204.0K) 17 ($-1,416,613)

    $204,000

  6. ANALOGIC ENGINEERING, INC.

    HQ: Buford, WY

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    July 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($165.0K) 2 ($165.0K)
    All Agencies 1 ($165.0K) 2 ($165.0K)

    $165,033

  7. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

    HQ: Columbia, SC

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    July 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($155.0K) 14 ($318.2K)
    All Agencies 2 ($113.1K) 57 ($11.9M)

    $155,000

  8. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK

    HQ: College Park, MD

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    July 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($123.8K) 5 ($123.8K)
    All Agencies 4 ($337.4K) 149 ($37.9M)

    $123,771

  9. TIER 1 PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS LLC

    HQ: Covington, KY

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    July 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($0) 2 ($0)
    All Agencies 1 ($0) 14 ($-1,458,023)

    $0

  10. CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

    HQ: Pittsburgh, PA

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    July 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($-9,950) 1 ($-9,950)
    All Agencies 1 ($-9,950) 11 ($27.6M)

    $-9,950

Top NAICS Codes

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

Analyses

Buzzwords

Unique ("buzzy") phrases and terms that appear significantly more in contracts during July 2026 compared to government-wide patterns.

Impact

Top Contracts

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

  1. RECIPIENT

    DUOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $2,563,480

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

    NAICS CODE

    SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR RAIL TRANSPORTATION | 488210

    PSC CODE

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

    DESCRIPTION

    THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION (FRA) SEEKS THE DEVELOPMENT OF TESTING AND VALIDATION OF MOBILE RAILCAR INSPECTION PORTAL (MRIP). THE SCOPE OF THIS EFFORT INVOLVES THE DEPLOYMENT, OPERATION, AND VALIDATION OF A VENDOR-OWNED AND VENDOR-OPERATED AU

    Major Program

    MOBILE RAILCAR INSPECTION PORTAL (M-RIP®) SOLUTION-AS-A-SERVICE

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    SIGNED

    Jul 2, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    7/1/26 → 12/31/27

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 7/2/26 Base Award $2,563,480
    Total Spending To-Date: $2,563,480
  2. RECIPIENT

    ENSCO INC

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $1,350,000

    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

    DEVELOP AND VALIDATE SWITCHES AND CROSSINGS MODEL THROUGH ON-TRACK TESTING AND SIMULATION IAW WITH ENSCO PROPOSAL 91591.01 AND SOW "SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL TRACKWORK (STW) MODEL DEVELOPMENT & VALIDATION"

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    SIGNED

    Jul 30, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    9/14/26 → 9/13/28

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 7/30/26 Base Award $1,350,000
    Total Spending To-Date: $1,350,000
  3. RECIPIENT

    ENSCO INC

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $500,000

    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

    CONSTRUCT THE CURVED PERTURBATION SLAB TRACK AT TTC

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    SIGNED

    Jul 14, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    7/20/26 → 7/19/27

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 7/14/26 Base Award $500,000
    Total Spending To-Date: $500,000
  4. RECIPIENT

    SHARMA & ASSOCIATES INC

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $452,700

    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; WATER TRANSPORTATION; APPLIED RESEARCH | AS32

    DESCRIPTION

    THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION (FRA) SEEKS EFFORT TO PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE OFFICE OF SAFETY IN ITS ROLE OF INVESTIGATING RAILROAD INCIDENTS AS WELL AS OTHER CRITICAL STUDIES AFFECTING RAILROAD OPERATIONAL SAFETY IN ACCORDANCE W

    Major Program

    OFFICE OF SAFETY INVESTIGATIONS SUPPORT

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    SIGNED

    Jul 8, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    7/10/26 → 7/9/29

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 7/8/26 Base Award $452,700
    Total Spending To-Date: $452,700
  5. RECIPIENT

    SHARMA & ASSOCIATES INC

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $325,132

    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 IMPACT OF ADVANCED ENERGY LOCOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES ON TRAIN MAKEUP AND HANDLING USING SIMULATION METHOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH SHARMA & ASSOCIATES INC. PROPOSAL DATED M

    Major Program

    EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF ADVANCED ENERGY LOCOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES ON TRAIN MAKEUP AND HANDLING USING

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    SIGNED

    Jul 31, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    7/31/26 → 1/30/28

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 7/31/26 Base Award $325,132
    Total Spending To-Date: $325,132
  6. RECIPIENT

    TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $273,004

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS

    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 CONTRACT IS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH FOR THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION (FRA) AIMS TO INVESTIGATE EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS, PARTICULARLY FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH INTENSE PRECIPITATION, STORM SURGE, WAVES, SEA LEVEL RISE, AND RIVER

    Major Program

    MULTI-SCALE INVESTIGATION OF TRACK SUBSTRUCTURE DURABILITY AND REINFORCEMENT UNDER EXTREME FLOODING

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    SIGNED

    Jul 20, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    7/20/26 → 1/19/29

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 7/20/26 Base Award $273,004
    Total Spending To-Date: $273,004
  7. RECIPIENT

    TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER, INC.

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $204,000

    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

    THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS CONTRACT IS EXAMINES WEAR AND CRITICAL FAILURE METHODS IN FLANGE BEARING, AND MOVABLE POINT SPECIAL TRACKWORK FOR THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION (FRA) IN ACCORDANCE WITH MXV RAIL PROPOSAL DATED OCTOBER 2025.

    Major Program

    WEAR AND CRITICAL FAILURE ANALYSIS IN SPECIAL TRACKWORK

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    SIGNED

    Jul 23, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    7/27/26 → 7/26/28

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 7/23/26 Base Award $204,000
    Total Spending To-Date: $204,000
  8. RECIPIENT

    ANALOGIC ENGINEERING, INC.

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $165,033

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    BUFORD, WYOMING

    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

    REFINE AN ACOUSTIC BIREFRINGENCE RAIL STRESS MONITORING DEVICE.

    Funding Office

    FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN(00053)

    SIGNED

    Jul 9, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    8/3/26 → 8/3/28

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 7/9/26 Base Award $165,033
    Total Spending To-Date: $165,033
  9. RECIPIENT

    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $155,000

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA

    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 CONTRACT IS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH FOR THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION (FRA) AIMS TO CONDUCT ADDITIONAL RESEARCH TASK FOR A COMPREHENSIVE QUANTITATIVE INVESTIGATION INTO THE STABILIZATION EFFECTS OF GEOGRIDS ON RAILROAD BALLAST

    Major Program

    EFFECT OF GEOGRID REINFORCEMENT ON TRACK SUBSTRUCTURE UNDER EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    SIGNED

    Jul 24, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    7/27/26 → 7/26/28

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 7/24/26 Base Award $155,000
    Total Spending To-Date: $155,000
  10. RECIPIENT

    UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $123,771

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND

    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 CONTRACT IS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH FOR THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION (FRA) AIMS TO EVALUATE THE LOAD TRANSFER MECHANISMS AND LONG-TERM DURABILITY OF GEOCELL REINFORCED RAILROAD TRACK SUBSTRUCTURES INTEGRATED WITH WICKING GEOT

    Major Program

    EVALUATION OF LOAD TRANSFER AND DURABILITY OF GEOCELL-REINFORCED TRACK SUBSTRUCTURES WITH WICKING GE

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    SIGNED

    Jul 21, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    7/21/26 → 7/20/29

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 7/21/26 Base Award $123,771
    Total Spending To-Date: $123,771

Top De-obligations

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

  1. RECIPIENT

    DAYTON T. BROWN, INC.

    DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

    -$10,132

    Close Out
    PERFORMED IN

    BOHEMIA, NEW YORK

    NAICS CODE

    ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | 541990

    PSC CODE

    SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- OTHER | B599

    DESCRIPTION

    PTCSP REVIEW FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY (FECR)

    Major Program

    PTCSP

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    Object Classes

    25.1: Advisory and assistance services

    Program Activities

    0001: SAFETY AND OPERATIONS

    SIGNED

    Jul 7, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    3/7/23 → 8/31/23

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 7/7/26 Close Out -$10,132
    Total Spending To-Date: $129,828
  2. RECIPIENT

    CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

    DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

    -$9,950

    Close Out
    PERFORMED IN

    PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA

    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

    NEW CONTRACT FOR STUDY OF FORMAL VERIFICATION TECHNIQUES TO MATHEMATICALLY GUARANTEE SAFETY IN NEXT GENERATION POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL (PTC) SYSTEMS.

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    Object Classes

    25.5: Research and development contracts

    Program Activities

    0001: RAILROAD SYSTEM ISSUES

    SIGNED

    Jul 30, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    9/9/20 → 1/31/24

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 7/30/26 Close Out -$9,950
    Total Spending To-Date: $662,936
  3. RECIPIENT

    TIER 1 PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS LLC

    DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT

    -$0

    Close Out
    PERFORMED IN

    WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

    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

    TO PURCHASE R&D SERVICES TO SUPPORT FRA RAIL RESEARCH ENTITLED "DESIGNING CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (CRM) TRAINING TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION AND REDUCE HUMAN ERROR POTENTIAL IN THE LOCOMOTIVE CAB" DEVELOPING AND EVALUATING A CREW RESOURC

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    Object Classes

    25.5: Research and development contracts

    Program Activities

    0002: HUMAN FACTORS

    SIGNED

    Jul 7, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    9/26/22 → 9/25/24

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 7/7/26 Close Out -$0
    Total Spending To-Date: $585,737

Performance Locations

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

Top States

  1. Florida

    1 contracts


    $2,563,480

  2. Colorado

    4 contracts


    $2,092,170

  3. Illinois

    3 contracts


    $777,832

  4. Texas

    1 contracts


    $273,004

  5. Wyoming

    1 contracts


    $165,033

  6. South Carolina

    1 contracts


    $155,000

  7. Maryland

    1 contracts


    $123,771

  8. District Of Columbia

    1 contracts


    $0

  9. Pennsylvania

    1 contracts


    $-9,950

  10. New York

    1 contracts


    $-10,132

Top Cities

  1. Jacksonville, FL

    1 contracts


    $2,563,480

  2. Pueblo, CO

    4 contracts


    $2,092,170

  3. Hinsdale, IL

    3 contracts


    $777,832

  4. College Station, TX

    1 contracts


    $273,004

  5. Buford, WY

    1 contracts


    $165,033

  6. Columbia, SC

    1 contracts


    $155,000

  7. College Park, MD

    1 contracts


    $123,771

  8. Washington, District Of Columbia

    1 contracts


    $0

  9. Pittsburgh, PA

    1 contracts


    $-9,950

  10. Bohemia, NY

    1 contracts


    $-10,132

Vendor headquarters

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

Top States

  1. Florida

    1 contracts


    $2,563,480

  2. Virginia

    3 contracts


    $1,888,170

  3. Illinois

    3 contracts


    $777,832

  4. Texas

    1 contracts


    $273,004

  5. Colorado

    1 contracts


    $204,000

Top Cities

  1. Jacksonville, FL

    1 contracts


    $2,563,480

  2. Springfield, VA

    3 contracts


    $1,888,170

  3. Hinsdale, IL

    3 contracts


    $777,832

  4. College Station, TX

    1 contracts


    $273,004

  5. Pueblo, CO

    1 contracts


    $204,000

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