Federal Railroad Administration

Federal Railroad Administration

← Period: August 2026 →

Total Spending: $2,536,867

Reporting

Analysis

Impact

MONTHLY CONTRACTING REPORT

Federal Railroad Administration August 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

13

Contracts

13

Avg Contract

$195,144

Total Spending

$2,536,867

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Top Vendors

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

  1. 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 12 ($15.7M) 1,897 ($1.8B)

    $580,049

  2. 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

  3. ENSCO INC

    HQ: Springfield, VA

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    August 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($500.0K) 126 ($19.8M)
    All Agencies 1 ($500.0K) 169 ($47.1M)

    $500,000

  4. SHARMA & ASSOCIATES INC

    HQ: Hinsdale, IL

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    August 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($297.3K) 64 ($2.2M)
    All Agencies 1 ($297.3K) 64 ($2.2M)

    $297,259

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

    HQ: Houghton, MI

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    August 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($0) 11 ($-14,181)
    All Agencies 1 ($0) 29 ($1.5M)

    $0

  10. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

    HQ: Urbana, IL

    Contracts: 1

    CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)
    August 2026 All Time
    Federal Railroad Administration 1 ($-1,665) 14 ($54.8K)
    All Agencies 2 ($298.3K) 91 ($7.0M)

    $-1,665

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.

  1. 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
    1. ▶ 8/5/26 Base Award $580,049
    Total Spending To-Date: $580,049
  2. 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
    1. ▶ 8/18/26 Base Award $527,041
    Total Spending To-Date: $527,041
  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

    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
    1. ▶ 8/19/26 Base Award $500,000
    Total Spending To-Date: $500,000
  4. 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
    1. ▶ 8/20/26 Base Award $297,259
    Total Spending To-Date: $297,259
  5. 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
    1. ▶ 8/5/26 Base Award $259,000
    Total Spending To-Date: $259,000
  6. 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
    1. ▶ 8/19/26 Base Award $200,000
    Total Spending To-Date: $200,000
  7. 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
    1. ▶ 8/20/26 Base Award $158,700
    Total Spending To-Date: $158,700
  8. RECIPIENT

    BERKELEY SIMULATION SOFTWARE, LLC

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $16,482

    Base Award
    PERFORMED IN

    WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

    NAICS CODE

    SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | 513210

    PSC CODE

    IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE | DA10

    DESCRIPTION

    THE PURPOSE OF THIS PO IS FOR THE THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION (FRA) TO OBTAIN RAIL TRAFFIC CONTROLLER (RTC) SOFTWARE AND MAINTENANCE PLANS. 2 EA. FOR RAIL TRAFFIC CONTROLLER (RTC) LICENSES PREVIOUSLY PROCURED FROM BERKELEY SIMULATION SOFTWARE

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    SIGNED

    Aug 11, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    8/11/26 → 8/10/27

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 8/11/26 Base Award $16,482
    Total Spending To-Date: $16,482
  9. RECIPIENT

    MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

    AWARD AMOUNT

    $0

    Close Out
    PERFORMED IN

    HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN

    NAICS CODE

    SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR RAIL TRANSPORTATION | 488210

    PSC CODE

    GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH | AJ12

    DESCRIPTION

    ACQUISITION DESCRIPTION: A RISK INFORMED DECISION-MAKING FRAMEWORK FOR COASTAL RAILROAD SYSTEM SUBJECTED TO STORM HAZARDS AND SEA LEVEL RISE. IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE MITIGATION STRATEGIES FOR LIMITING IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON RAIL EQUIPMENT. POTENTI

    Funding Office

    693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

    Object Classes

    25.5: Research and development contracts

    Program Activities

    0001: RAILROAD SYSTEM ISSUES

    SIGNED

    Aug 17, 2026

    CONTRACT PERIOD

    5/24/22 → 8/1/25

    KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
    1. ▶ 8/17/26 Close Out $0
    Total Spending To-Date: $439,306
  10. RECIPIENT

    UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

    AWARD 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
    1. ▶ 8/21/26 Close Out -$1,665
    Total Spending To-Date: $397,029

Top De-obligations

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

  1. 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
    1. ▶ 8/20/26 Close Out -$128,105
    Total Spending To-Date: $196,382
  2. 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
    1. ▶ 8/6/26 Close Out -$65,191
    Total Spending To-Date: $1,153,801
  3. 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
    1. ▶ 8/3/26 Close Out -$28,786
    Total Spending To-Date: $286,838
  4. 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
    1. ▶ 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

  1. Colorado

    4 contracts


    $1,117,700

  2. California

    1 contracts


    $527,041

  3. District Of Columbia

    3 contracts


    $468,427

  4. Illinois

    2 contracts


    $295,594

  5. Michigan

    1 contracts


    $0

  6. Massachusetts

    1 contracts


    $-28,786

  7. Maryland

    1 contracts


    $-65,191

Top Cities

  1. Pueblo, CO

    4 contracts


    $1,117,700

  2. Los Altos, CA

    1 contracts


    $527,041

  3. Washington, District Of Columbia

    3 contracts


    $468,427

  4. Hinsdale, IL

    1 contracts


    $297,259

  5. Houghton, MI

    1 contracts


    $0

  6. Urbana, IL

    1 contracts


    $-1,665

  7. Amherst, MA

    1 contracts


    $-28,786

  8. 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

  1. Virginia

    3 contracts


    $951,945

  2. Colorado

    3 contracts


    $617,700

  3. New Mexico

    1 contracts


    $527,041

  4. Illinois

    2 contracts


    $295,594

  5. California

    1 contracts


    $16,482

Top Cities

  1. Mclean, VA

    1 contracts


    $580,049

  2. Albuquerque, NM

    1 contracts


    $527,041

  3. Springfield, VA

    1 contracts


    $500,000

  4. Hinsdale, IL

    1 contracts


    $297,259

  5. Colorado Springs, CO

    1 contracts


    $259,000

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