MONTHLY CONTRACTING REPORT

Federal Railroad Administration September 2026

Subagency of Department of Transportation

⏱ GENERATED 9/20/2026

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

12

Avg Contract

$1,208,279

Total Spending

$14,499,350

Reporting

Top Vendors

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

KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC

HQ: Cary, NC

Contracts: 1

CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)

	September 2026	All Time
Federal Railroad Administration	1 ($7.2M)	2 ($20.8M)
All Agencies	1 ($7.2M)	20 ($24.8M)

$7,245,000

ENSCO INC

HQ: Springfield, VA

Contracts: 1

CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)

	September 2026	All Time
Federal Railroad Administration	1 ($4.7M)	127 ($24.5M)
All Agencies	1 ($4.7M)	170 ($51.7M)

$4,678,270

TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION

HQ: Kansas City, MO

Contracts: 1

CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)

	September 2026	All Time
Federal Railroad Administration	1 ($552.3K)	16 ($-32,706)
All Agencies	2 ($323.6K)	56 ($10.5M)

$552,280

JENSEN HUGHES, INC.

HQ: Halethorpe, MD

Contracts: 2

CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)

	September 2026	All Time
Federal Railroad Administration	2 ($508.7K)	8 ($508.7K)
All Agencies	2 ($508.7K)	33 ($12.6M)

$508,692

CAHILL SWIFT LLC

HQ: Boston, MA

Contracts: 1

CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)

	September 2026	All Time
Federal Railroad Administration	1 ($503.2K)	3 ($716.3K)
All Agencies	1 ($503.2K)	7 ($688.3K)

$503,150

SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE

HQ: San Antonio, TX

Contracts: 1

CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)

	September 2026	All Time
Federal Railroad Administration	1 ($350.0K)	4 ($680.9K)
All Agencies	3 ($437.1K)	280 ($144.3M)

$350,000

ATKINSREALIS USA INC

HQ: Tampa, FL

Contracts: 1

CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)

	September 2026	All Time
Federal Railroad Administration	1 ($251.4K)	6 ($4.8M)
All Agencies	1 ($251.4K)	35 ($9.9M)

$251,383

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

HQ: Columbia, SC

Contracts: 1

CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)

	September 2026	All Time
Federal Railroad Administration	1 ($201.6K)	15 ($519.7K)
All Agencies	1 ($201.6K)	58 ($12.1M)

$201,551

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM

HQ: Houston, TX

Contracts: 1

CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)

	September 2026	All Time
Federal Railroad Administration	1 ($196.7K)	4 ($288.0K)
All Agencies	1 ($196.7K)	24 ($2.9M)

$196,685

AUGUST SCHELL ENTERPRISES, INC.

HQ: Rockville, MD

Contracts: 1

CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)

	September 2026	All Time
Federal Railroad Administration	1 ($12.3K)	2 ($25.1K)
All Agencies	20 ($9.6M)	460 ($143.7M)

$12,340

Top NAICS Codes

The most-awarded NAICS codes from Federal Railroad Administration in September 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 September 2026.

RECIPIENT

KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC

AWARD AMOUNT

$7,245,000

Base Award
PERFORMED IN

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

NAICS CODE

ENGINEERING SERVICES | 541330

PSC CODE

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | R425

DESCRIPTION

THE STUDY IDENTIFIES CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS THAT MAXIMIZE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND SERVICE DELIVERY WHILE STRICTLY MINIMIZING PROJECT COSTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS. BY EVALUATING THE STATION'S TRACK, PLATFORMS, AND CONCOURSE CO

Funding Office

693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

SIGNED

Sep 18, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

9/21/26 → 12/31/28
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 9/18/26 Base Award $7,245,000
Total Spending To-Date: $7,245,000
RECIPIENT

ENSCO INC

AWARD AMOUNT

$4,678,270

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

TAKE THE BEST RNT MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES OF TODAY AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO DEVELOP A SOLUTION IN TWO YEARS.

Funding Office

693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

SIGNED

Sep 11, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

9/11/26 → 9/8/28
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 9/11/26 Base Award $4,678,270
Total Spending To-Date: $4,678,270
RECIPIENT

TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION

AWARD AMOUNT

$552,280

Base Award
PERFORMED IN

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

NAICS CODE

ENGINEERING SERVICES | 541330

PSC CODE

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | R425

DESCRIPTION

THIS BPA TASK ORDER IS ISSUED TO PROVIDE RRD 21,22 SUPPORT, TECHNICAL, OVERSIGHT, REVIEW, AND MONITORING (STORM) BPA TASK ORDER, CORRIDOR IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT (CID) PROGRAM SUPPORT.

Major Program

SUPPORT, TECHNICAL, OVERSIGHT, REVIEW, AND MONITORING (STORM)

Funding Office

693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

SIGNED

Sep 18, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

9/21/26 → 9/20/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 9/18/26 Base Award $552,280
Total Spending To-Date: $552,280
RECIPIENT

CAHILL SWIFT LLC

AWARD AMOUNT

$503,150

Base Award
PERFORMED IN

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

NAICS CODE

OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | 541690

PSC CODE

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | R408

DESCRIPTION

OFFICE OF RAILROAD SAFETY, DRUG AND ALCOHOL DIVISION REQUIRES TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OVERSIGHT SPECIALIZING IN FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY, LABORATORY TESTING PROCEDURES, PROFICIENCY TESTING, AND 49 CFR PART 219/PART 40 COMPLIANCE REVIEW SERVICES TO ENSURE

Funding Office

693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

SIGNED

Sep 11, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

9/16/26 → 9/15/31
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 9/11/26 Base Award $503,150
Total Spending To-Date: $503,150
RECIPIENT

SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE

AWARD AMOUNT

$350,000

Base Award
PERFORMED IN

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

NAICS CODE

TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | 541380

PSC CODE

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- SCIENTIFIC DATA | B529

DESCRIPTION

THE PURPOSE OF THIS PURCHASE ORDER IS TO PROCURE SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT ENTITLED, "INVESTIGATING EFFICACY OF AFTERMARKET TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE LOCOMOTIVE EFFICIENCY." THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO INVESTIGATE THE EFFICACY

Major Program

INVESTIGATING EFFICACY OF AFTERMARKET TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE LOCOMOTIVE EFFICIENCY

Funding Office

693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

SIGNED

Sep 18, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

9/18/26 → 3/17/28
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 9/18/26 Base Award $350,000
Total Spending To-Date: $350,000
RECIPIENT

JENSEN HUGHES, INC.

AWARD AMOUNT

$313,800

Base Award
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

THE PURPOSE OF THIS FOLLOW-ON APPLIED RESEARCH IS CONTINUED RESEARCH OF VALIDATION OF A PHYSICS BASED MODEL TO QUANTIFY THE FIRE AND TOXIC HAZARDS OF LI-LON BATTERIES

Major Program

VALIDATION OF A PHYSICS-BASED MODEL TO QUANTIFY THE FIRE AND TOXIC HAZARDS OF LI-ION BATTERIES

Funding Office

693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

SIGNED

Sep 17, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

9/17/26 → 12/16/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 9/17/26 Base Award $313,800
Total Spending To-Date: $313,800
RECIPIENT

ATKINSREALIS USA INC

AWARD AMOUNT

$251,383

Base Award
PERFORMED IN

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

NAICS CODE

ENGINEERING SERVICES | 541330

PSC CODE

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING | C214

DESCRIPTION

THIS ORDER SEEKS NON-PERSONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER TO SUPPORT THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION (FRA) OFFICE OF AMTRAK & NORTHEAST CORRIDOR PROGRAM DELIVERY (RRD-40) IN REVIEWING AND DEVELOPING AMTRAK DIRECTED GRANTS TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

Funding Office

693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

SIGNED

Sep 18, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

9/18/26 → 9/17/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 9/18/26 Base Award $251,383
Total Spending To-Date: $251,383
RECIPIENT

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

AWARD AMOUNT

$201,551

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

DEVELOP AN IN-MOTION TECHNOLOGY TO MEASURE TRACK LATERAL STRENGTH THROUGH ONBOARD VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS AND EDGE COMPUTING

Funding Office

FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN(00053)

SIGNED

Sep 3, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

9/8/26 → 9/8/29
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 9/3/26 Base Award $201,551
Total Spending To-Date: $201,551
RECIPIENT

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM

AWARD AMOUNT

$196,685

Base Award
PERFORMED IN

HOUSTON, 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

THIS PROJECT AIMS TO DEVELOP A RISK ANALYSIS FRAMEWORK CAPABLE OF ASSESSING THE RISK OF RAIL FAILURE ATTRIBUTED TO TRANSVERSE DEFECTS (TDS), WHILE ACCOUNTING FOR LOCATION-SPECIFIC LOCAL LINE CONDITIONS SUCH AS TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATIONS, RAIL WEAR, WHE

Funding Office

FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN(00053)

SIGNED

Sep 17, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

9/25/26 → 9/25/28
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 9/17/26 Base Award $196,685
Total Spending To-Date: $196,685
RECIPIENT

JENSEN HUGHES, INC.

AWARD AMOUNT

$194,892

Base Award
PERFORMED IN

BLACKSBURG, 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 THE RESEARCH TO EVALUATE THE FIRE PERFORMANCE OF MATERIALS USED IN PASSENGER RAIL EQUIPMENT BASED ON VARIOUS INDUSTRY STANDARDS. A DATABASE OF 320 RAIL CAR MATERIALS WAS CREATED IN PHASE I EFFORT IN ACC

Major Program

RAILCAR INTERIOR FINISH MATERIAL FLAMMABILITY REQUIREMENTS BASED ON HEAT RELEASE RATE

Funding Office

693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

SIGNED

Sep 10, 2026

CONTRACT PERIOD

9/10/26 → 12/9/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
1. ▶ 9/10/26 Base Award $194,892
Total Spending To-Date: $194,892

Performance Locations

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

Top States

District Of Columbia

5 contracts

$8,712,463
Colorado

1 contracts

$4,678,270
Massachusetts

1 contracts

$503,150
South Carolina

1 contracts

$201,551
Texas

1 contracts

$196,685
Virginia

1 contracts

$194,892
Maryland

1 contracts

$12,340
Illinois

1 contracts

$0

Top Cities

Washington, District Of Columbia

5 contracts

$8,712,463
Pueblo, CO

1 contracts

$4,678,270
Boston, MA

1 contracts

$503,150
Columbia, SC

1 contracts

$201,551
Houston, TX

1 contracts

$196,685
Blacksburg, VA

1 contracts

$194,892
Rockville, MD

1 contracts

$12,340
Hinsdale, IL

1 contracts

$0

Vendor headquarters

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

Top States

North Carolina

1 contracts

$7,245,000
Virginia

1 contracts

$4,678,270
Missouri

1 contracts

$552,280
Texas

2 contracts

$546,685
Maryland

3 contracts

$521,032

Top Cities

Cary, NC

1 contracts

$7,245,000
Springfield, VA

1 contracts

$4,678,270
Kansas City, MO

1 contracts

$552,280
Halethorpe, MD

2 contracts

$508,692
Boston, MA

1 contracts

$503,150

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