What does Federal Railroad Administration do?

The Federal Railroad Administration focuses on the advancement of rail safety, efficiency, and technological modernization. Its core mission centers on research and development to improve rail infrastructure and operational reliability, with strategic priorities including rolling stock diagnostics, structural health monitoring of rail tracks, and the development of train control and communications systems. Key initiatives include the Rail Information Sharing Environment (RISE) program and the development of specialized safety equipment, such as rapid airbrake propagation devices and tank car rollover testing. Procurement patterns are heavily weighted toward scientific and technical services, specifically research and development in the physical and engineering sciences. The agency frequently utilizes Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) to solicit innovative solutions and employs a mix of subcontracts and sole-source agreements to execute highly specialized technical projects. The agency primarily targets vendors within NAICS 541715 for research and development, as well as those providing professional, scientific, and technical services. While many contracts are open to all competitions, the agency does utilize SBA set-asides for specific technical engagements. The Federal Railroad Administration operates as a component of the Department of Transportation. Its procurement scope is characterized by a high volume of technical R&D and professional consulting services aimed at enhancing national rail systems.

How do I find contracts from Federal Railroad Administration?

You can find contracts from Federal Railroad Administration on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What contracts does Federal Railroad Administration award?

Federal Railroad Administration awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Federal Railroad Administration?

To do business with Federal Railroad Administration, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for Federal Railroad Administration?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Federal Railroad Administration in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

What set-aside programs does Federal Railroad Administration use?

Federal Railroad Administration uses 1 different set-aside program, including Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

What are the sub-agencies of Federal Railroad Administration?

Federal Railroad Administration has 3 sub-agencies that award contracts independently. Each sub-agency has its own procurement activity, NAICS codes, and contractor relationships. View the full list on the agency overview.

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Federal Railroad Administration

Part of Department Of Transportation

The Federal Railroad Administration focuses on the advancement of rail safety, efficiency, and technological modernization. Its core mission centers on research and development to improve rail infrastructure and operational reliability, with strategic priorities including rolling stock diagnostics, structural health monitoring of rail tracks, and the development of train control and communications systems.

Federal Railroad Administration is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. It currently has 6 open contract opportunities.

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Leadership and vacancies

Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Federal Railroad Administration and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.

		Status		Appointment	Pay grade	Salary	Location
Federal Railroad Administration	--	Vacant	Oct 2025	TA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Federal Railroad Administration	ALEXANDER MURGLIN	Filled	Nov 2025	SC	GS-11	--	Washington, DC
Federal Railroad Administration	Last: CHRISTOPHER GUSTAFSON	Filled	Apr 2025	SC	GS-13	--	Washington, DC
Federal Railroad Administration	RUSSELL ROBERTS	Filled	Jun 2025	SC	GS-15	$178,776	Washington, DC
Federal Railroad Administration	Last: JOHN SCHULTZ	Filled	Mar 2026	SC	GS-9	--	Washington, DC

Federal Railroad Administration

Part of Department Of Transportation

Leadership and vacancies

Recent Federal Railroad Administration Contracts

FY 26 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) - Federal Railroad Administration

Train Control & Communication Systems Research

Track Infrastructure & Component Research

Rolling Stock & Equipment Failure Analysis

AI & Machine Learning for Rail Safety

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) & Grade Crossing Tech

C-V2X Predicted Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT) application

Rail Traffic Controller (RTC) License and Maintenance Plan

Rail Traffic Controller (RTC) Software License Maintenance

Notification of Award of Sole Source Bridge Action_Cybersecurity and Privacy Program Support Services

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Recently Posted by Federal Railroad Administration

Leadership and vacancies

Recent Federal Railroad Administration Contracts

FY 26 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) - Federal Railroad Administration

Train Control & Communication Systems Research

Track Infrastructure & Component Research

Rolling Stock & Equipment Failure Analysis

AI & Machine Learning for Rail Safety

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) & Grade Crossing Tech

C-V2X Predicted Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT) application

Rail Traffic Controller (RTC) License and Maintenance Plan

Rail Traffic Controller (RTC) Software License Maintenance

Notification of Award of Sole Source Bridge Action_Cybersecurity and Privacy Program Support Services

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Federal Railroad Administration do?

What contracts does Federal Railroad Administration award?

How do I do business with Federal Railroad Administration?

Who are the top contractors for Federal Railroad Administration?

What set-aside programs does Federal Railroad Administration use?

What are the sub-agencies of Federal Railroad Administration?