01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 482111 Line-Haul Railroads Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 482111
Federal contract activity classified under Line-Haul Railroads across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 482111 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 482111 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | -$318.5K | 11 | 7 | 6 | — |
| FY 2021 | $564.6K | 8 | 5 | 5 | +277.3% |
| FY 2022 | $2.61M | 13 | 5 | 4 | +362.3% |
| FY 2023 | $4.00M | 35 | 7 | 6 | +53.3% |
| FY 2024 | $1.61M | 28 | 7 | 5 | −59.9% |
| FY 2025 | $660.0K | 15 | 7 | 5 | −58.9% |
| FY 2026 | $2.14M | 8 | 4 | 3 | +224.9% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $7.35M | 48 | 5 | 65.2% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $1.95M | 35 | 2 | 17.3% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $1.28M | 1 | 1 | 11.4% |
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 1443 | $513.1K | 6 | 1 | 4.6% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $73.0K | 2 | 2 | 0.6% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $42.7K | 4 | 2 | 0.4% |
| U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE | 1448 | $35.8K | 10 | 1 | 0.3% |
| FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION | 6925 | $24.2K | 8 | 3 | 0.2% |
| FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION | 6930 | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | -$418 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 482111?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0411 AQ HQ CONTRACT AUG | W91QVN | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $7.69M | 8 | 2 | 68.3% |
| FA5682 31 CONS (UNIT 6102) | FA5682 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $1.91M | 34 | 1 | 17.0% |
| DLA ENERGY | SPE602 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $1.28M | 1 | 1 | 11.4% |
| NER SERVICES MABO (43000) | 140P43 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | $530.4K | 5 | 1 | 4.7% |
| W072 ENDIST HUNTINGTON | W91237 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $104.9K | 11 | 1 | 0.9% |
| 693C73 EASTERN FED LANDS DIVISION | 693C73 | FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION | $57.9K | 4 | 1 | 0.5% |
| FA5004 354 CONS PK | FA5004 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $38.7K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| NSWC CRANE | N00164 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $36.7K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD IMF | N4523A | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $36.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 0906 AQ CO CONTRACTING BAT | W90VN8 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $27.1K | 16 | 2 | 0.2% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 482111 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA RAILROAD CORPORATION SEOUL BRANCH | $5.03M | 22 | 1 | 44.7% | Mar 24, 2025 |
| KOREA RAILROAD CORPORATION | $2.69M | 13 | 1 | 23.9% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $1.94M | 36 | 2 | 17.2% | Apr 1, 2024 |
| JAPAN FREIGHT RAILWAY COMPANY | $1.28M | 1 | 1 | 11.4% | Jun 16, 2026 |
| PENNSYLVANIA NORTHEAST REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY | $513.1K | 6 | 1 | 4.6% | Apr 25, 2023 |
| WHEELING & LAKE ERIE RAILWAY COMPANY | $104.9K | 11 | 1 | 0.9% | Jan 23, 2026 |
| CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC. | $52.8K | 5 | 2 | 0.5% | Jul 23, 2024 |
| ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION | $38.7K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% | Feb 11, 2025 |
| STANDARD ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO | $36.7K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% | Jul 21, 2021 |
| CRANE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. | $36.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% | Sep 29, 2025 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 482111?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V999 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- OTHER: OTHER | $6.29M | 5 | 2 | 55.8% |
| V113 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: RAIL FREIGHT | $2.68M | 6 | 3 | 23.8% |
| V231 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: LODGING, HOTEL/MOTEL | $1.91M | 34 | 1 | 17.0% |
| G009 | SOCIAL- NON-GOVERNMENT INSURANCE PROGRAMS | $513.1K | 6 | 1 | 4.6% |
| R706 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT | $89.8K | 7 | 1 | 0.8% |
| S112 | UTILITIES- ELECTRIC | $38.9K | 2 | 1 | 0.3% |
| V213 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: RAIL PASSENGER | $38.7K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2240 | LOCOMOTIVE AND RAIL CAR ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS | $36.7K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| H399 | INSPECTION- MISCELLANEOUS | $36.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| X1EC | LEASE/RENTAL OF PRODUCTION BUILDINGS | $35.8K | 10 | 1 | 0.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 482111?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $785.8K | 65 |
| BPA CALL | $2.00M | 41 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $8.48M | 12 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 482111?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPE60226FC83P | JAPAN FREIGHT RAILWAY COMPANY | Jun 16, 2026 | $1.28M | V113 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA ENERGY |
| W90VN921P0033 | KOREA RAILROAD CORPORATION | Jun 1, 2026 | -$3.6K | Z2LB | DEPT OF THE ARMY0906 AQ CO DET A CONTRACTI |
| 140FS124P0253 | BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY | Apr 15, 2026 | $0 | X1EC | U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 1 |
| W9123726FA054 | WHEELING & LAKE ERIE RAILWAY COMPANY | Jan 23, 2026 | $70.3K | R706 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST HUNTINGTON |
| W90VN825P0002 | KOREA RAILROAD CORPORATION | Jan 6, 2026 | $1.5K | H322 | DEPT OF THE ARMY0906 AQ CO CONTRACTING BAT |
| W90VN825P0003 | KOREA RAILROAD CORPORATION | Jan 6, 2026 | $2.1K | H322 | DEPT OF THE ARMY0906 AQ CO CONTRACTING BAT |
| W91QVN26FA183 | KOREA RAILROAD CORPORATION | Dec 29, 2025 | $864.5K | V113 | DEPT OF THE ARMY0411 AQ HQ CONTRACT AUG |
| W9123725F0062 | WHEELING & LAKE ERIE RAILWAY COMPANY | Dec 22, 2025 | -$70.3K | R706 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST HUNTINGTON |
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $11.27M market as addressable.