Manages railroad safety and development. Buyer of transportation engineering and safety systems.
FY2026 Budget
$3B+ (rail safety, infrastructure, modernization)
OSDBU Contact
Office of Small Business Programs - rail.osbp@dot.gov
2026 Trend
High-speed rail expansion, safety system upgrades, rail modernization, grade crossing improvements
Top NAICS Codes for FRA
These industry classifications represent the largest procurement focus areas.
541320
237310
541611
334512
238210
Typical Procurement Areas & Recompetes
Rail safety systems
High-speed rail infrastructure
Safety equipment
Modernization projects
Procurement Focus & Strategy
- Rail transportation expertise
- Safety systems
- Infrastructure engineering
- Multi-year projects
Forecast Strategy for Contractors
FRA offers rail infrastructure opportunities in expanding high-speed rail market. Engineering expertise valued. Compliance high due to safety focus.
How to Use This Forecast
- Monitor updates. FRA updates their forecast quarterly. Check back every 3 months for new opportunities.
- Match your NAICS. Focus on recompetes and opportunities in your primary NAICS codes (listed above).
- Research past winners. Use WinBidIQ's USAspending data to find who won the last contract. Model your proposal after them.
- Contact early. Reach out to Office of Small Business Programs - rail.osbp@dot.gov (their small business contact) 6-12 months before RFP release to ask questions and register.
- Prepare the proposal early. Start writing 60-90 days before RFP release. When RFP drops, you're 80% done.
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What is the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) procurement forecast for FY2026?
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Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) (FRA) has a FY2026 budget of $3B+ (rail safety, infrastructure, modernization). The procurement trend for 2026 is: High-speed rail expansion, safety system upgrades, rail modernization, grade crossing improvements. Key NAICS codes active at this agency include 541320, 237310, 541611.
How can small businesses access FRA forecast data?
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Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) publishes its procurement forecast through SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and agency-specific forecast portals. Contact the OSDBU at Office of Small Business Programs - rail.osbp@dot.gov to request upcoming acquisition forecasts directly. Many agencies publish annual small business forecasts 6-12 months in advance of RFP release.
What types of contracts does FRA forecast for small businesses?
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Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) forecasts set-aside competitions for: Rail safety systems; High-speed rail infrastructure; Safety equipment. These include both new requirements and recompetes of existing contracts. Monitoring recompetes is the most reliable way to find upcoming opportunities at this agency.
What NAICS codes should I focus on for FRA contracts?
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The highest-volume NAICS codes at Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) are: 541320, 237310, 541611, 334512, 238210. Register these in your SAM.gov profile and set up SAM.gov email alerts filtered by these codes and FRA as the awarding agency to receive daily notifications of new solicitations.
How far in advance does FRA post contract forecasts?
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Most federal agencies, including Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), post procurement forecasts 6-12 months before RFP release. Follow the OSDBU (Office of Small Business Programs - rail.osbp@dot.gov) and subscribe to industry day announcements. Engaging with the agency pre-RFP — through RFI responses, capability statement submissions, and industry days — significantly increases your probability of win when the solicitation drops.