MONTHLY CONTRACTING REPORT
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration September 2026
⏱ GENERATED 9/20/2026
This report was generated once, at the time listed.
▼ NO MICRO CONTRACTS
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Total Vendors
9
Contracts
13
Avg Contract
$182,251
Total Spending
$2,369,264
Reporting
Top Vendors
The vendors that received the most money from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in September 2026, across all contracts awarded that month.
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TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC
HQ: East Liberty, OH
Contracts: 5
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)September 2026 All Time National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 5 ($934.0K) 120 ($28.2M) All Agencies 5 ($934.0K) 122 ($28.2M)
$933,967 -
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & STATE UNIVERSITY
HQ: Blacksburg, VA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)September 2026 All Time National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1 ($550.0K) 34 ($7.6M) All Agencies 1 ($550.0K) 117 ($16.4M)
$550,045 -
DYNAMIC RESEARCH, INC
HQ: Torrance, CA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)September 2026 All Time National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1 ($499.1K) 19 ($2.6M) All Agencies 1 ($499.1K) 19 ($2.6M)
$499,099 -
R.L. POLK & CO
HQ: Southfield, MI
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)September 2026 All Time National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1 ($255.1K) 6 ($1.1M) All Agencies 1 ($255.1K) 14 ($1.7M)
$255,102 -
CALSPAN, LLC
HQ: Buffalo, NY
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)September 2026 All Time National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1 ($100.9K) 35 ($2.8M) All Agencies 1 ($100.9K) 55 ($10.9M)
$100,892 -
CGI FEDERAL INC.
HQ: Fairfax, VA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)September 2026 All Time National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1 ($35.5K) 5 ($-68,828) All Agencies 6 ($2.4M) 489 ($497.8M)
$35,509 -
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
HQ: Iowa City, IA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)September 2026 All Time National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1 ($-385) 6 ($2.5M) All Agencies 2 ($-385) 118 ($13.7M)
$-385 -
TOXCEL LLC
HQ: Gainesville, VA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)September 2026 All Time National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1 ($-1,213) 21 ($-858,916) All Agencies 3 ($1.5M) 57 ($7.5M)
$-1,213 -
RICARDO LLC
HQ: Van Buren Township, MI
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)September 2026 All Time National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1 ($-3,751) 15 ($440.2K) All Agencies 1 ($-3,751) 15 ($440.2K)
$-3,751
Top NAICS Codes
The most-awarded NAICS codes from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in September 2026, across all awarded contracts.
Analyses
Buzzwords
Unique ("buzzy") phrases and terms that appear significantly more in contracts during September 2026 compared to government-wide patterns.
Impact
Top Contracts
The highest-value individual contract awards from in September 2026.
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RECIPIENT
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$947,800
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
NEW TASK ORDER
Major Program
FACILITY USE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE VEHICLE RESEARCH AND TEST CENTER (VRTC)
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
SIGNED
Sep 3, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/4/26 → 9/3/28
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/3/26 Base Award $947,800
Total Spending To-Date: $947,800 -
RECIPIENT
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & STATE UNIVERSITY
AWARD AMOUNT
$550,045
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
GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH | AJ11
DESCRIPTION
THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS RESEARCH IS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SAFETY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH REMOTE DRIVING. THESE RISKS MAY ARISE FROM VARIOUS FACTORS, INCLUDING IMPEDED PROPRIOCEPTION, LATENCY IN VEHICLE CONTROL COMMANDS AND VIDEO FEEDS, AND LIMITA
Major Program
ANALYZING THE IMPACT OF LATENCY, SPEED, AND CONTROL ON REMOTE DRIVERS¿ PERFORMANCE AND DECISIONMAKI
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
SIGNED
Sep 1, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/1/26 → 8/31/30
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/1/26 Base Award $550,045
Total Spending To-Date: $550,045 -
RECIPIENT
DYNAMIC RESEARCH, INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$499,099
Base Award
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; BASIC RESEARCH | AS11
DESCRIPTION
TITLE: VERIFICATION TESTING OF VRTC DRAFT NCAP TEST PROCEDURES BY OUTSIDE TEST LABORATORIES [NCAP ROADMAP] BY DRI
Major Program
VERIFICATION TESTING OF VRTC DRAFT NCAP TEST PROCEDURES BY OUTSIDE TEST LABORATORIES [NCAP ROADMAP]
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
SIGNED
Sep 9, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/14/26 → 9/13/28
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/9/26 Base Award $499,099
Total Spending To-Date: $499,099 -
RECIPIENT
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$497,273
Base Award
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; BASIC RESEARCH | AS11
DESCRIPTION
TITLE: VERIFICATION TESTING OF VRTC DRAFT NCAP TEST PROCEDURES BY OUTSIDE TEST LABORATORIES [NCAP ROADMAP] BY TRC THE PURPOSE OF THIS PR IS TO EXECUTE A NEW TASK ORDER AGAINST THE VESS IDIQ FOR A FY26 RESEARCH PROJECT. THE RESEARCH PROJECT DESCRI
Major Program
VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS SAFETY IDIQ AWARD.
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
SIGNED
Sep 14, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
6/14/26 → 9/13/28
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/14/26 Base Award $497,273
Total Spending To-Date: $497,273 -
RECIPIENT
R.L. POLK & CO
AWARD AMOUNT
$255,102
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NAICS CODE
INTERNET PUBLISHING AND BROADCASTING AND WEB SEARCH PORTALS | 519130
PSC CODE
IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE | DA10
DESCRIPTION
REQUEST A NEW TASK ORDER TO OBLIGATE $255,102.00 AGAINST THE R.L. POLK & CO. IDIQ CONTRACT (693JJ922D000005) TO ENABLE FHWA TO ACQUIRE POLK'S 2025 DATASETS, THEREBY SUPPORTING THEIR ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS.
Major Program
NATIONAL LEVEL VEHICLE DATA/STATISTICS TO SUPPORT NHTSA DATABASE AND ANALYSIS
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
SIGNED
Sep 10, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/30/26 → 9/29/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/10/26 Base Award $255,102
Total Spending To-Date: $255,102 -
RECIPIENT
CALSPAN, LLC
AWARD AMOUNT
$100,892
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
BUFFALO, NEW YORK
NAICS CODE
TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | 541380
PSC CODE
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND CYCLES | H223
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION: ISSUE A DELIVERY ORDER FOR THE FOLLOWING; (693JJ923D000043) CLIN 3001 FMVSS NO. 214P - RIGID POLE TEST CLIN 3003 FMVSS NO. 214 - MDB (2 TEST DUMMIES) CLIN 3005 POST-CRASH AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT & RESTRAINT DEACTIVATION CLIN 3
Major Program
FMVSS NO. 214 SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION COMPLIANCE TEST PROGRAM
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
SIGNED
Sep 3, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/4/26 → 9/3/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/3/26 Base Award $100,892
Total Spending To-Date: $100,892 -
RECIPIENT
CGI FEDERAL INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$35,509
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | 541519
PSC CODE
IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | 7A21
DESCRIPTION
FY2026 CGI SUNFLOWER SOFTWARE SUPPORT THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUISITION IS TO PROCURE THE ANNUAL RENEWAL OF SOFTWARE LICENSES, SUPPORT, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SUNFLOWER ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ON ORACLE PLATFORMS DEPLOYED AT NHTSA FOR A TOTAL OF $
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
SIGNED
Sep 2, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/10/26 → 9/9/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/2/26 Base Award $35,509
Total Spending To-Date: $35,509 -
RECIPIENT
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$-249
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
LIGHTING TEST PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT UNDER CONTRACT: 693JJ918D000019
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
Sep 14, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/10/22 → 9/16/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/14/26 Funding Only Action -$249
Total Spending To-Date: $822,271 -
RECIPIENT
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
AWARD AMOUNT
$-385
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541712
PSC CODE
IT AND TELECOM- COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN/COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING (CAD/CAM) | D313
DESCRIPTION
NEW TASK ORDER 693JJ918D000003 693JJ918D000004 693JJ918D000005 693JJ918D000006 693JJ918D000007 THIS RESEARCH PROJECT WILL EXPLORE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HMI DESIGN FOR TRANSITION OF CONTROL IN L3-ENABLED VEHICLES, AS WELL AS DRIVER PERFORMAN
Major Program
NADS USE AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
Object Classes
25.2: Other services from non-Federal sources;25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY;0001: RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS;0003: ENFORCEMENT
SIGNED
Sep 8, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/24/19 → 9/8/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/8/26 Funding Only Action -$385
Total Spending To-Date: $1,221,828 -
RECIPIENT
TOXCEL LLC
AWARD AMOUNT
$-1,213
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
GAINESVILLE, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541712
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OPERATIONS RESEARCH/QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS | R405
DESCRIPTION
STATE OF KNOWLEDGE ON DROWSY DRIVING NHTSA OFTEN PREPARES LITERATURE REVIEWS ON OUR BEHAVIORAL SAFETY TOPICS. THESE REVIEWS ARE CRITICAL FOR UPDATING OUR KNOWLEDGE OF AN ISSUE, AND ALSO SERVE AS RESOURCES IN TRAFFIC SAFETY, INCLUDING FOR OTHER FE
Major Program
BEHAVIORAL SAFETY RESEARCH FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
Program Activities
0001: HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAMS;0001: SEC. 403 - HIGHWAY SAFETY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SIGNED
Sep 8, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/17/19 → 9/8/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/8/26 Funding Only Action -$1,213
Total Spending To-Date: $419,354
Top De-obligations
The largest contract de-obligations (spending reductions or cancellations) from in September 2026.
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RECIPIENT
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$507,806
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
EAST LIBERTY, OHIO
NAICS CODE
TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | 541380
PSC CODE
R&D- SOCIAL SERVICES: OTHER (APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT) | AQ92
DESCRIPTION
APPLIED CYBERSECURITY RESEARCH (VEHICLE RESILIENCY AND BENCH TEST METHODS)
Major Program
TRC CONTRACT FOR VRTC FACILITY USE AND SUPPORT
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
Object Classes
25.2: Other services from non-Federal sources;25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY;0001: RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
SIGNED
Sep 15, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
6/30/20 → 9/15/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/15/26 Funding Only Action -$507,806
Total Spending To-Date: $4,025,081 -
RECIPIENT
RICARDO LLC
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$3,751
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
NAICS CODE
TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | 541380
PSC CODE
OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS | H925
DESCRIPTION
ISSUE A NEW TASK ORDER AGAINST RICARDO, INC.'S IDIQ 693JJ922D000006 FOR THE COST, WEIGHT AND ANALYSIS OF TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS)
Major Program
COST, WEIGHT AND ANALYSIS OF TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
Program Activities
0001: MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
SIGNED
Sep 8, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/7/23 → 9/10/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/8/26 Funding Only Action -$3,751
Total Spending To-Date: $162,100 -
RECIPIENT
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$3,050
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
EAST LIBERTY, OHIO
NAICS CODE
TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | 541380
PSC CODE
R&D- SOCIAL SERVICES: OTHER (APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT) | AQ92
DESCRIPTION
SIDE CAMERA MONITOR SYSTEM RESEARCH SUPPORT
Major Program
SIDE CAMERA MONITOR SYSTEM RESEARCH SUPPORT
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
Object Classes
25.2: Other services from non-Federal sources;25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY;0001: RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
SIGNED
Sep 14, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/27/18 → 9/23/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/14/26 Funding Only Action -$3,050
Total Spending To-Date: $2,731,690 -
RECIPIENT
TOXCEL LLC
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$1,213
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
GAINESVILLE, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541712
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OPERATIONS RESEARCH/QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS | R405
DESCRIPTION
STATE OF KNOWLEDGE ON DROWSY DRIVING NHTSA OFTEN PREPARES LITERATURE REVIEWS ON OUR BEHAVIORAL SAFETY TOPICS. THESE REVIEWS ARE CRITICAL FOR UPDATING OUR KNOWLEDGE OF AN ISSUE, AND ALSO SERVE AS RESOURCES IN TRAFFIC SAFETY, INCLUDING FOR OTHER FE
Major Program
BEHAVIORAL SAFETY RESEARCH FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
Object Classes
25.1: Advisory and assistance services
Program Activities
0001: HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAMS;0001: SEC. 403 - HIGHWAY SAFETY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SIGNED
Sep 8, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/17/19 → 9/8/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/8/26 Funding Only Action -$1,213
Total Spending To-Date: $419,354 -
RECIPIENT
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$385
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541712
PSC CODE
IT AND TELECOM- COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN/COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING (CAD/CAM) | D313
DESCRIPTION
NEW TASK ORDER 693JJ918D000003 693JJ918D000004 693JJ918D000005 693JJ918D000006 693JJ918D000007 THIS RESEARCH PROJECT WILL EXPLORE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HMI DESIGN FOR TRANSITION OF CONTROL IN L3-ENABLED VEHICLES, AS WELL AS DRIVER PERFORMAN
Major Program
NADS USE AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Funding Office
693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
Object Classes
25.2: Other services from non-Federal sources;25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY;0001: RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS;0003: ENFORCEMENT
SIGNED
Sep 8, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/24/19 → 9/8/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 9/8/26 Funding Only Action -$385
Total Spending To-Date: $1,221,828
Performance Locations
The top locations where contract work for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in September 2026 is performed.
Top States
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District Of Columbia
5 contracts
$2,198,889 -
Virginia
3 contracts
$584,341 -
New York
1 contracts
$100,892 -
Michigan
1 contracts
$-3,751 -
Ohio
3 contracts
$-511,106
Top Cities
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Washington, District Of Columbia
5 contracts
$2,198,889 -
Blacksburg, VA
1 contracts
$550,045 -
Buffalo, NY
1 contracts
$100,892 -
Fairfax, VA
1 contracts
$35,509 -
Gainesville, VA
1 contracts
$-1,213 -
Van Buren Township, MI
1 contracts
$-3,751 -
East Liberty, OH
3 contracts
$-511,106
Vendor headquarters
The top locations where vendors receiving awards from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in September 2026 list as their primary business address.
Top States
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Ohio
5 contracts
$933,967 -
Virginia
3 contracts
$584,341 -
California
1 contracts
$499,099 -
Michigan
2 contracts
$251,351 -
New York
1 contracts
$100,892
Top Cities
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East Liberty, OH
5 contracts
$933,967 -
Blacksburg, VA
1 contracts
$550,045 -
Torrance, CA
1 contracts
$499,099 -
Southfield, MI
1 contracts
$255,102 -
Buffalo, NY
1 contracts
$100,892