MONTHLY CONTRACTING REPORT
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration July 2026
⏱ 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
2
Contracts
5
Avg Contract
$393,711
Total Spending
$1,968,554
Reporting
Top Vendors
The vendors that received the most money from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in July 2026, across all contracts awarded that month.
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TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC
HQ: East Liberty, OH
Contracts: 4
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)July 2026 All Time National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 4 ($1.7M) 114 ($26.0M) All Agencies 4 ($1.7M) 116 ($26.0M)
$1,668,554 -
SMITHERS MSE INC
HQ: Akron, OH
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)July 2026 All Time National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1 ($300.0K) 6 ($763.3K) All Agencies 1 ($300.0K) 10 ($805.4K)
$300,000
Top NAICS Codes
The most-awarded NAICS codes from National Highway Traffic Safety 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.
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RECIPIENT
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$1,497,737
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NAICS CODE
TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | 541380
PSC CODE
GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH | AJ12
DESCRIPTION
THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUISITION IS TO: AWARD A TASK ORDER TO TRC INC. TO SUPPORT VRTC WORK ON PILOT TESTING WITH CLOSED-COURSE METHODS FOR TESTING ADS DRIVING COMPETENCIES. TASKS IN THIS WORK INCLUDE MARKET RESEARCH, LITERATURE REVIEW, PREPARATION OF
Major Program
FACILITY USE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE VEHICLE RESEARCH AND TEST CENTER (VRTC)
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
SIGNED
Jul 1, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
7/1/26 → 9/24/28
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 7/1/26 Base Award $1,497,737
Total Spending To-Date: $1,497,737 -
RECIPIENT
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$721,279
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NAICS CODE
TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | 541380
PSC CODE
GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH | AJ12
DESCRIPTION
NETWORKED VEHICLE COMPUTING SYSTEMS HAVE A GROWING RESPONSIBILITY FOR VEHICLE CONTROL. A SAMPLE OF THESE SYSTEMS WILL BE EVALUATED FOR THE POTENTIAL OF UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS AND NON-VOLATILE MODIFICATIONS TO IMPACT VEHICLE CONTROL. SMARTPHONE APPLI
Major Program
FACILITY USE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE VEHICLE RESEARCH AND TEST CENTER (VRTC)
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
SIGNED
Jul 1, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
7/1/26 → 6/30/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 7/1/26 Base Award $721,279
Total Spending To-Date: $721,279 -
RECIPIENT
SMITHERS MSE INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$300,000
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NAICS CODE
TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | 541380
PSC CODE
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- MISCELLANEOUS | H299
DESCRIPTION
TITLE: FUND 693JJ921D000030 OPTION PERIOD 3 CONTRACT YEAR 5
Major Program
STANDARDS ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FOR FMVSS NO. 139 AND 119,
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
SIGNED
Jul 1, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
7/1/26 → 6/30/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 7/1/26 Base Award $300,000
Total Spending To-Date: $300,000 -
RECIPIENT
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$-2,030
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
EAST LIBERTY, OHIO
NAICS CODE
TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | 541380
PSC CODE
TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; APPLIED RESEARCH | AS12
DESCRIPTION
LANE KEEPING ASSIST RESEARCH (GAP ANALYSIS)
Major Program
TRC CONTRACT FOR VRTC FACILITY USE AND SUPPORT
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
SIGNED
Jul 2, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
4/14/23 → 7/9/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 7/2/26 Funding Only Action -$2,030
Total Spending To-Date: $404,126 -
RECIPIENT
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$-548,433
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NAICS CODE
TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | 541380
PSC CODE
TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; APPLIED RESEARCH | AS12
DESCRIPTION
NEW TRC TO: ELECTRIC VEHICLE STABILITY IN LOW-MU DRIVING CONDITIONS
Major Program
TRC CONTRACT FOR VRTC FACILITY USE AND SUPPORT
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY;0003: VEHICLE SAFETY SUPPLEMENTAL
SIGNED
Jul 2, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/7/23 → 7/9/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 7/2/26 Funding Only Action -$548,433
Total Spending To-Date: $250,481
Top De-obligations
The largest contract de-obligations (spending reductions or cancellations) from in July 2026.
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RECIPIENT
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$548,433
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NAICS CODE
TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | 541380
PSC CODE
TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; APPLIED RESEARCH | AS12
DESCRIPTION
NEW TRC TO: ELECTRIC VEHICLE STABILITY IN LOW-MU DRIVING CONDITIONS
Major Program
TRC CONTRACT FOR VRTC FACILITY USE AND SUPPORT
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY;0003: VEHICLE SAFETY SUPPLEMENTAL
SIGNED
Jul 2, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/7/23 → 7/9/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 7/2/26 Funding Only Action -$548,433
Total Spending To-Date: $250,481 -
RECIPIENT
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$2,030
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
EAST LIBERTY, OHIO
NAICS CODE
TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | 541380
PSC CODE
TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; APPLIED RESEARCH | AS12
DESCRIPTION
LANE KEEPING ASSIST RESEARCH (GAP ANALYSIS)
Major Program
TRC CONTRACT FOR VRTC FACILITY USE AND SUPPORT
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
SIGNED
Jul 2, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
4/14/23 → 7/9/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 7/2/26 Funding Only Action -$2,030
Total Spending To-Date: $404,126
Performance Locations
The top locations where contract work for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in July 2026 is performed.
Top States
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District Of Columbia
4 contracts
$1,970,584 -
Ohio
1 contracts
$-2,030
Top Cities
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Washington, District Of Columbia
4 contracts
$1,970,584 -
East Liberty, OH
1 contracts
$-2,030
Vendor headquarters
The top locations where vendors receiving awards from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in July 2026 list as their primary business address.
Top States
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Ohio
5 contracts
$1,968,554
Top Cities
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East Liberty, OH
4 contracts
$1,668,554 -
Akron, OH
1 contracts
$300,000