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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