Moyah Wilson

Moyah Wilson serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Railroad Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that advance rail safety, infrastructure resilience, and operational innovation. She manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration, with a focus on engineering services, research and development, and rail support activities. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in predictive modeling, human factors analysis, and next-generation rail inspection technologies, ensuring that procurement aligns with technical specifications and federal compliance standards. Wilson’s contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a strong emphasis on technical merit and performance-based outcomes over socioeconomic classifications. She engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including large engineering firms, specialized R&D contractors, and niche suppliers of rail support equipment, fostering partnerships grounded in technical expertise and regulatory adherence rather than socioeconomic preferences. Her procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting her deep engagement with advanced rail system modeling, infrastructure diagnostics, and safety analytics. She frequently procures custom software tools, sensor integration systems, and technical consulting services related to rail capacity optimization and accident prevention, demonstrating specialized knowledge in transportation engineering and systems-level risk assessment. While small business participation is not a primary driver in her contracting approach, Wilson maintains rigorous standards for vendor qualifications, ensuring that all awardees possess the technical capability to deliver high-integrity solutions for the nation’s rail network. Her work bridges the gap between federal oversight and cutting-edge innovation in rail transportation.