FRA contracts: Federal Railroad Administration
The Federal Railroad Administration, part of the Department of Transportation, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what FRA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 1
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $114.5 million
- Share to small businesses
- 34%
Open FRA contracts, due soonest
- FY 26 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) - Federal Railroad Administration
Due in 360 daysSep 30, 2027
What FRA is buying right now
NAICS codes on FRA's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 1 |
FRA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $103.9 million |
| FY2025 | $66.3 million |
| FY2026 | $114.5 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What FRA spends the most on
Industries with the most FRA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $121.8 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $63.1 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $43.8 million |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $26.4 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $4.3 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $4.2 million |
| 541513 | Computer Facilities Management Services | $3.8 million |
| 541310 | Architectural Services | $3.3 million |
Small business contracts at FRA
About 34% of FRA's contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses. The government-wide goal is 23%.
Dollars awarded under each kind of set-aside in the same period:
- 8(a): $10.6 million
- Women-owned: $4.5 million
- Small business: $3.2 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $1.3 million
- HUBZone: $93,748
Set-asides on FRA's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 1
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Who wins FRA contracts
Companies with the most FRA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Ensco Inc | $95.4 million |
| Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc | $22.1 million |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Inc | $22 million |
| Strongbridge LLC | $21.6 million |
| Transystems Corporation | $20.3 million |
| Tetra Tech Railai Inc | $7 million |
| Atkinsrealis USA Inc | $5.2 million |
| Spatial Front Inc | $4.7 million |
| Sharma & Associates Inc | $4.3 million |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | $4.1 million |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. Look up any small business's registration with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Where FRA's open work is
By place of performance, the most open FRA contracts are in District of Columbia.
- District of Columbia: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find FRA contract opportunities?
The Federal Railroad Administration posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 1 are open right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and state, and set up a free email alert for new ones.
How much does FRA spend on contracts?
The Federal Railroad Administration obligated about $114.5 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 34% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are FRA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most FRA contract dollars were Ensco Inc, Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc and Booz Allen Hamilton Inc, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at FRA?
Federal law requires every agency with buying power to have an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), sometimes called the Office of Small Business Programs. Its staff help small businesses understand what the agency buys and how. Free counseling is also available from APEX Accelerators.
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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with the Federal Railroad Administration, SAM.gov or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov and cover contracts only.