MONTHLY CONTRACTING REPORT
Federal Railroad Administration August 2026
⏱ GENERATED 9/26/2026
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
16
Contracts
17
Avg Contract
$216,776
Total Spending
$3,685,190
Reporting
Top Vendors
The vendors that received the most money from Federal Railroad Administration in August 2026, across all contracts awarded that month.
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ENSCO INC
HQ: Springfield, VA
Contracts: 2
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)August 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 2 ($1.2M) 128 ($25.2M) All Agencies 2 ($1.2M) 171 ($52.5M)
$1,224,873 -
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC
HQ: Mclean, VA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)August 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($580.0K) 26 ($10.3M) All Agencies 28 ($28.4M) 1,933 ($1.9B)
$580,049 -
APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC.
HQ: Albuquerque, NM
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)August 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($527.0K) 3 ($656.2K) All Agencies 3 ($1.1M) 360 ($184.8M)
$527,041 -
SHARMA & ASSOCIATES INC
HQ: Hinsdale, IL
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)August 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($297.3K) 65 ($2.2M) All Agencies 1 ($297.3K) 65 ($2.2M)
$297,259 -
SCHENDT ENGINEERING CORPORATION, INC.
HQ: Colorado Springs, CO
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)August 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($259.0K) 1 ($259.0K) All Agencies 1 ($259.0K) 1 ($259.0K)
$259,000 -
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
HQ: Pittsburgh, PA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)August 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($234.0K) 2 ($234.0K) All Agencies 3 ($1.1M) 201 ($8.4M)
$234,018 -
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER, INC.
HQ: Pueblo, CO
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)August 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($200.0K) 14 ($-1,107,564) All Agencies 1 ($200.0K) 18 ($-1,216,613)
$200,000 -
ATKINSREALIS USA INC
HQ: Tampa, FL
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)August 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($187.8K) 7 ($4.9M) All Agencies 2 ($1.3M) 36 ($10.1M)
$187,767 -
WRIGHT WATER ENGINEERS, INC.
HQ: Denver, CO
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)August 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($158.7K) 1 ($158.7K) All Agencies 1 ($158.7K) 31 ($396.5K)
$158,700 -
BERKELEY SIMULATION SOFTWARE, LLC
HQ: Woodacre, CA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)August 2026 All Time Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($16.5K) 2 ($28.5K) All Agencies 1 ($16.5K) 2 ($28.5K)
$16,482
Top NAICS Codes
The most-awarded NAICS codes from Federal Railroad Administration in August 2026, across all awarded contracts.
Analyses
Buzzwords
Unique ("buzzy") phrases and terms that appear significantly more in contracts during August 2026 compared to government-wide patterns.
Impact
Top Contracts
The highest-value individual contract awards from in August 2026.
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RECIPIENT
ENSCO INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$724,873
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
COMPLETE UPGRADE OF TWO NON-FUNCTIONING ACTIVE GRADE CROSSING PROTECTION SYSTEMS AT TTC.
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Aug 27, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/31/26 → 8/30/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/27/26 Base Award $724,873
Total Spending To-Date: $724,873 -
RECIPIENT
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$580,049
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NAICS CODE
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | 541611
PSC CODE
ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING | C214
DESCRIPTION
THE PURPOSE OF THE BPA CALL ORDER IS TO ESTABLISH PROGRAM SUPPORT UNDER BPA 693JJ626A000003, RRD 23/24 SUPPORT TECHNICAL OVERSIGHT REVIEW MONITORING (STORM) ENGINEERING SERVICES
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Aug 5, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/3/26 → 8/2/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/5/26 Base Award $580,049
Total Spending To-Date: $580,049 -
RECIPIENT
APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$527,041
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA
NAICS CODE
ENGINEERING SERVICES | 541330
PSC CODE
TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; BASIC RESEARCH | AS11
DESCRIPTION
THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO DETERMINE THE CONSEQUENCE OF RUPTURED GASEOUS HYDROGEN (GH2) FUEL TANKS FROM IMPACTS ON LOCOMOTIVES AND FUEL TENDERS DURING CRASHES
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Aug 18, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
7/23/26 → 1/22/30
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/18/26 Base Award $527,041
Total Spending To-Date: $527,041 -
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
EXPAND THE DEFECT LIBRARY OF DOT-117 TANK CAR INCLUDING MASTER GUAGES AND TEST PANELS. ENGAGE WITH THE RAILROAD TANK CAR INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS TO EVALUATE INDUSTRYS CAPABILITIES OF NDE METHODS AND POD
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Aug 19, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/19/26 → 8/18/28
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/19/26 Base Award $500,000
Total Spending To-Date: $500,000 -
RECIPIENT
SHARMA & ASSOCIATES INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$297,259
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 DEVELOPING A NEW MODEL TO EVALUATE THE TANK CAR FIRE PERFORMANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SHARMA & ASSOCIATES INC. PROPOSAL DATED MAY 12, 2025.
Major Program
DEVELOPING A NEW MODEL TO EVALUATE THE TANK CAR FIRE PERFORMANCE
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Aug 20, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/20/26 → 8/19/28
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/20/26 Base Award $297,259
Total Spending To-Date: $297,259 -
RECIPIENT
SCHENDT ENGINEERING CORPORATION, INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$259,000
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
PUEBLO, COLORADO
NAICS CODE
ENGINEERING SERVICES | 541330
PSC CODE
MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS | J059
DESCRIPTION
THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO SECURE EXPERT ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (WITH A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PE) LICENSED IN THE STATE OF COLORADO) TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ENGINEERING EXPERTISE AND OVERSIGHT FOR THE REPAIR AND RECONFIG
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Aug 5, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/5/26 → 8/4/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/5/26 Base Award $259,000
Total Spending To-Date: $259,000 -
RECIPIENT
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
AWARD AMOUNT
$234,018
Base Award
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; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; BASIC RESEARCH | AS11
DESCRIPTION
IN THIS PROJECT, WE PROPOSE IMPROVING THE TRACKSIDE SYSTEM TO ADDRESS THE RESEARCH AREAS IDENTIFIED WITH BULLETS 1 AND 3 IN THE TOPIC FRA-TR-006. THE IMPROVEMENTS AIM AT MAKING THE TECHNOLOGY MORE ACCURATE, EASIER-TO-USE, AND INEXPENSIVE. WITH RESPEC
Funding Office
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN(00053)
SIGNED
Aug 28, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/1/26 → 5/1/28
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/28/26 Base Award $234,018
Total Spending To-Date: $234,018 -
RECIPIENT
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER, INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$200,000
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 MISSION OF THIS RESEARCH IS TO INCREASE TRAIN OPERATING SAFETY BY IMPROVING THE FUNDAMENTAL UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT PARAMETERS INFLUENCE TLS AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON IDENTIFYING SITUATIONS THAT MAY BE A HIGHER-RISK FOR LOW TLS, PREFERABLY USING PARA
Funding Office
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN(00053)
SIGNED
Aug 19, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/1/26 → 9/1/28
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/19/26 Base Award $200,000
Total Spending To-Date: $200,000 -
RECIPIENT
ATKINSREALIS USA INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$187,767
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 DATA ANALYSIS - RRD-42
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Aug 27, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/27/26 → 8/26/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/27/26 Base Award $187,767
Total Spending To-Date: $187,767 -
RECIPIENT
WRIGHT WATER ENGINEERS, INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$158,700
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
PUEBLO, COLORADO
NAICS CODE
ENGINEERING SERVICES | 541330
PSC CODE
ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: OTHER | C219
DESCRIPTION
THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO SECURE EXPERT ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR WATER RESOURCES (REQUIRING A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PE) LICENSED IN THE STATE OF COLORADO) TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ENGINEERING EXPERTISE AND OVERSIGHT FOR DESIGNING
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
SIGNED
Aug 20, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/24/26 → 8/23/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/20/26 Base Award $158,700
Total Spending To-Date: $158,700
Top De-obligations
The largest contract de-obligations (spending reductions or cancellations) from in August 2026.
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RECIPIENT
VSGI SOLUTIONZ, LLC
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$128,105
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NAICS CODE
COMPUTER AND OFFICE MACHINE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE | 811212
PSC CODE
IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | DF01
DESCRIPTION
FRA VIDEO CONFERENCING MODERNIZATION - PROVIDE VIDEO CONFERENCING DESIGN, WARRANTY, AND INSTALLATION SERVICES FOR VIDEO CONFERENCING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR FRA.
Major Program
VTC PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
31.0: Equipment
Program Activities
0001: SAFETY AND OPERATIONS
SIGNED
Aug 20, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/23/21 → 9/24/24
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/20/26 Close Out -$128,105
Total Spending To-Date: $196,382 -
RECIPIENT
FINANCIAL & REALTY SERVICES, LLC
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$65,191
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND
NAICS CODE
FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES | 561210
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | R408
DESCRIPTION
ACQUIRING A SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST TO SUPPORT OF THE OFFICE OF ASSET AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT FOR THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION. THE SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST POSITION IS LOCATED AT FRA HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGT
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
Program Activities
0001: SAFETY AND OPERATIONS
SIGNED
Aug 6, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/17/21 → 9/20/24
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/6/26 Close Out -$65,191
Total Spending To-Date: $1,153,801 -
RECIPIENT
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$28,786
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | 541720
PSC CODE
TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; BASIC RESEARCH | AS11
DESCRIPTION
MACHINE LEARNING-BASED ANALYSIS OF THE NEED FOR RAILWAY TRACK MAINTENANCE
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: RAILROAD SYSTEM ISSUES;0012: TRACK PROGRAM
SIGNED
Aug 3, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
7/15/22 → 7/6/24
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/3/26 Close Out -$28,786
Total Spending To-Date: $286,838 -
RECIPIENT
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$1,665
Close Out
PERFORMED IN
URBANA, ILLINOIS
NAICS CODE
SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR RAIL TRANSPORTATION | 488210
PSC CODE
TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; WATER TRANSPORTATION; APPLIED RESEARCH | AS32
DESCRIPTION
THIS RESEARCH WILL DEVELOP AND DEMONSTRATE IMPLEMENTATION OF A MACHINE VISION BASED BALLAST INSPECTION SYSTEM MOUNTED ON A MOVING PLATFORM. IT WILL BE A PORTABLE AND EFFICIENT TOOL THAT ACQUIRES CONSISTENT IMAGES AND LASER SCANS FROM LONGITUDINAL SHO
Funding Office
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0002: HUMAN FACTORS;0012: TRACK PROGRAM;0013: ROLLING STOCK PROGRAM
SIGNED
Aug 21, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/20/20 → 6/30/23
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/21/26 Close Out -$1,665
Total Spending To-Date: $397,029
Performance Locations
The top locations where contract work for Federal Railroad Administration in August 2026 is performed.
Top States
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Colorado
5 contracts
$1,842,573 -
District Of Columbia
4 contracts
$656,194 -
California
1 contracts
$527,041 -
Illinois
2 contracts
$295,594 -
Pennsylvania
1 contracts
$234,018 -
Michigan
1 contracts
$0 -
New York
1 contracts
$0 -
Massachusetts
1 contracts
$-28,786 -
Maryland
1 contracts
$-65,191
Top Cities
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Pueblo, CO
5 contracts
$1,842,573 -
Washington, District Of Columbia
4 contracts
$656,194 -
Los Altos, CA
1 contracts
$527,041 -
Hinsdale, IL
1 contracts
$297,259 -
Pittsburgh, PA
1 contracts
$234,018 -
Bohemia, NY
1 contracts
$0 -
Houghton, MI
1 contracts
$0 -
Urbana, IL
1 contracts
$-1,665 -
Amherst, MA
1 contracts
$-28,786 -
Silver Spring, MD
1 contracts
$-65,191
Vendor headquarters
The top locations where vendors receiving awards from Federal Railroad Administration in August 2026 list as their primary business address.
Top States
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Virginia
4 contracts
$1,676,818 -
Colorado
3 contracts
$617,700 -
New Mexico
1 contracts
$527,041 -
Illinois
2 contracts
$295,594 -
Pennsylvania
1 contracts
$234,018
Top Cities
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Springfield, VA
2 contracts
$1,224,873 -
Mclean, VA
1 contracts
$580,049 -
Albuquerque, NM
1 contracts
$527,041 -
Hinsdale, IL
1 contracts
$297,259 -
Colorado Springs, CO
1 contracts
$259,000