01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 482112 Short Line Railroads Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 482112
Federal contract activity classified under Short Line Railroads across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 482112 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 482112 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$174.3K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $446.1K | 7 | 5 | 2 | — |
| FY 2021 | $135.0K | 6 | 4 | 1 | −69.7% |
| FY 2022 | -$47.1K | 5 | 4 | 1 | −134.9% |
| FY 2023 | -$3.1K | 3 | 3 | 1 | +93.5% |
| FY 2024 | $130.9K | 3 | 3 | 3 | +4,361.2% |
| FY 2025 | $156.6K | 4 | 2 | 2 | +19.7% |
| FY 2026 | $174.3K | 5 | 3 | 2 | +11.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 1443 | $595.4K | 10 | 3 | 60.0% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $394.8K | 20 | 6 | 39.8% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $17.0K | 2 | 1 | 1.7% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | -$14.6K | 1 | 1 | -1.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 482112?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NER SUPPLY MABO(45000) | 140P45 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | $595.4K | 10 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 0409 AQ HQ CONTRACT | W564KV | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $361.8K | 8 | 2 | 36.4% |
| 0906 AQ CO CONTRACTING BAT | W90VN6 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $18.9K | 6 | 1 | 1.9% |
| U.S.EMBASSY LIMA | 19PE50 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $17.0K | 2 | 1 | 1.7% |
| W072 ENDIST NASHVILLE | W912P5 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $9.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.9% |
| W6QK ACC-APG DIR | W91ZLK | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $5.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
| W6QM MICC-JB LEWIS-MC CHORD | W911S8 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $0 | 4 | 1 | 0.0% |
| USAID OIG | 72001G | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | -$14.6K | 1 | 1 | -1.5% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 482112 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNSYLVANIA NORTHEAST REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY | $428.9K | 6 | 1 | 43.2% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| PETER GROSS BAHNBAU GMBH | $289.3K | 2 | 1 | 29.1% | Jul 12, 2021 |
| STRASBURG RAILROAD COMPANY | $183.3K | 3 | 2 | 18.5% | May 25, 2023 |
| G & L BAU R. BRACHTENDORF GMBH | $72.5K | 6 | 1 | 7.3% | Dec 5, 2022 |
| KOREA RAILROAD CORPORATION SEOUL BRANCH | $18.9K | 6 | 1 | 1.9% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $17.0K | 2 | 1 | 1.7% | Nov 12, 2024 |
| FRACHT FWO INC. | $9.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.9% | Mar 18, 2022 |
| BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY | $0 | 4 | 1 | 0.0% | Mar 18, 2022 |
| DELAWARE LACKAWANNA RAILROAD COMPANY INC | -$11.7K | 2 | 1 | -1.2% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY | -$14.6K | 1 | 1 | -1.5% | Oct 31, 2023 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 482112?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G009 | SOCIAL- NON-GOVERNMENT INSURANCE PROGRAMS | $421.9K | 4 | 1 | 42.5% |
| Z1LB | MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS | $289.3K | 2 | 1 | 29.1% |
| 2240 | LOCOMOTIVE AND RAIL CAR ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS | $178.2K | 2 | 1 | 18.0% |
| Z2LB | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS | $72.5K | 10 | 2 | 7.3% |
| H322 | INSPECTION- RAILWAY EQUIPMENT | $18.9K | 6 | 1 | 1.9% |
| V222 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: PASSENGER MOTOR CHARTER | $17.0K | 2 | 1 | 1.7% |
| R706 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT | $9.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.9% |
| X1PA | LEASE/RENTAL OF RECREATION FACILITIES (NON-BUILDING) | $7.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.7% |
| V113 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: RAIL FREIGHT | $5.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
| L022 | TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE- RAILWAY EQUIPMENT | -$11.7K | 2 | 1 | -1.2% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 482112?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $155.1K | 22 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $837.6K | 11 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 482112?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140P4526C0045 | THE DELAWARE-LACKAWANNA RAILROAD, CO., INC | Sep 28, 2026 | $25.0K | L022 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICENER SUPPLY MABO(45000) |
| 140P4526C0007 | PENNSYLVANIA NORTHEAST REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY | Jun 24, 2026 | $0 | X1PA | NATIONAL PARK SERVICENER SUPPLY MABO(45000) |
| 140P4526C0007 | PENNSYLVANIA NORTHEAST REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY | Apr 6, 2026 | $7.0K | X1PA | NATIONAL PARK SERVICENER SUPPLY MABO(45000) |
| 140P4526C0006 | PENNSYLVANIA NORTHEAST REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY | Apr 1, 2026 | $139.6K | G009 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICENER SUPPLY MABO(45000) |
| W90VN620P0027 | KOREA RAILROAD CORPORATION SEOUL BRANCH | Dec 4, 2025 | $2.7K | H322 | DEPT OF THE ARMY0906 AQ CO CONTRACTING BAT |
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 $992.6K market as addressable.