BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY
BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY is a federal contractor, registered under UEI JWKLQVCKLC88 and CAGE code 1Q171. It has been awarded $1,634,399,500 across 90 federal contracts. Primary work spans Unknown NAICS, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, and Other NAICS codes (10 codes, <0.5% each). Top awarding agencies include Department Of Transportation (dot), Department Of Homeland Security, and Tennessee Valley Authority.
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JWKLQVCKLC88CAGE Code
1Q171Entity Structure
Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)Established
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AI Capability Profile
BNSF Railway Company specializes in critical rail infrastructure support, delivering line-haul transportation services, signal maintenance, and engineering solutions for government-owned rail systems. Their technical expertise includes diagnostic evaluations of rail corridors, preliminary engineerin...
BNSF Railway Company specializes in critical rail infrastructure support, delivering line-haul transportation services, signal maintenance, and engineering solutions for government-owned rail systems. Their technical expertise includes diagnostic evaluations of rail corridors, preliminary engineering for water and sewer crossings adjacent to rail lines, and the maintenance of government-owned railway equipment and grade crossing systems. They provide specialized flagging and safety services during rail operations, ensuring compliance with federal transportation and environmental standards. A key differentiator is their deep operational integration with federal land and defense assets, enabling seamless coordination between rail logistics and mission-critical infrastructure needs. The company maintains long-standing relationships with the Department of the Interior and the Department of Defense, primarily supporting rail access and maintenance for federal wildlife refuges, military installations, and protected lands. For the Interior, they manage lease-based rail operations and flagging services essential for resource management in sensitive ecosystems. For the Defense Department, they deliver sustained maintenance of railway signaling systems, crossing equipment, and rolling stock critical to logistics readiness and base mobility. BNSF’s primary industry focus centers on Line-Haul Railroads (NAICS 482111) and Support Activities for Rail Transportation (NAICS 488210), where they operate as a trusted provider of mission-critical rail services beyond commercial freight. Their work extends into ancillary support services and civil construction adjacent to rail rights-of-way, positioning them as a niche operator in federal rail infrastructure stewardship rather than a general freight carrier. As a 2L entity headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, BNSF Railway Company operates as a large-scale private rail infrastructure provider with extensive federal engagement. While no government certifications are listed, their decades-long track record of performance on sensitive government contracts demonstrates proven reliability in secure, regulated environments. Their geographic presence is nationally significant, with operations aligned to federal rail corridors supporting defense, conservation, and transportation missions.
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