Sharma & Associates Inc.
Hinsdale, IL
- UEI
- EQ76N7H4NW57
- CAGE
- 3SPB3
- Primary NAICS
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
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- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) Primary
- 541330 Engineering Services
- 541340 Drafting Services
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- 541430 Graphic Design Services
- 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 5810 S Grant St, Hinsdale, IL 60521, USA
- Website
- sharma-associates.com
- Founded
- 1995
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Construction & Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- SIC code
- 87 Engineering & Management Services
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The contractor shall provide the federal railroad administration by developing a new model to evaluate the tank car fire… | Federal Railroad Administration | $297,259 | |
| The contractor shall provide the federal railroad administration by evaluating the impact of advanced energy… | Federal Railroad Administration | $325,132 | |
| The federal railroad administration (FRA) seeks effort to provide timely technical support to the office of safety in… | Federal Railroad Administration | $452,700 | |
| The contractor shall provide the federal railroad administration by evaluating the performance of tank car gaskets… | Federal Railroad Administration | $299,612 | |
| Continues the implementation of cold/hot wheel detection technology to the benefit of railroads (bnsf hereto) by… | Federal Railroad Administration | $252,141 |
About Sharma & Associates Inc.
Sharma & Associates Inc., a minority-owned small disadvantaged business based in Hinsdale, Illinois, provides specialized railway mechanical engineering, safety research, and technical testing services to the Federal Railroad Administration as a prime contractor on 170 awards with no subcontract footprint. The firm is a Subchapter S Corporation and self-certified small disadvantaged business competing in full-and-open procurements without set-aside designations.
The vendor's customer base is hyperconcentrated around the FRA: 146 of 164 awards (96% coverage by count) and $111.4 million of $117.7 million combined potential value (98% coverage by dollars) originate from the Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration. The remaining four federal customers — the Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation, the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, GSA Federal Acquisition Service, and the Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy — account for $4.4 million in combined potential value across nine awards. This concentration reflects Sharma & Associates' deep specialization in rail safety rather than portfolio diversification.
Sharma & Associates delivers railroad safety research, development, and testing spanning tank car fire testing, derailment risk modeling, train dynamics simulation, and occupant safety evaluation. Representative prime awards include a $737.8 million definitive contract for Very Long Train collaboration study follow-on and safety evaluation (FRA, August 2024, extended through August 2027); a $585.2 million cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order for rail passenger equipment glazing integrity and occupant containment research under the Research Development Test and Evaluation IDIQ (FRA, September 2022, through June 2027); a $513.6 million delivery order for improved railroad safety risk modeling under the Multiple Award Schedule (FRA, September 2023); a $498 thousand delivery order for impact and puncture testing of small-scale tank cars (FRA, September 2024, under MAS); and a $452.7 thousand definitive contract for technical support to the FRA Office of Safety in investigating railroad incidents (FRA, July 2026, through July 2029).
Sharma & Associates places task orders under five primary FRA vehicles: Indefinite Delivery Contract DTFR5312D00004 (36 task orders, $14.8 million), Research Development Test and Evaluation (22 task orders, $12.1 million), Indefinite Delivery Contract DTFR5307D00001 (10 task orders, $6.7 million), Multiple Award Schedule (12 task orders, $3.4 million), and Indefinite Delivery Contract DTFR5300D00023 (14 task orders, $495 thousand). The vendor's award portfolio spans engineering services (99 awards) and applied research in physical and engineering sciences (35 awards), with work categorized primarily under Transportation R&D Services (72 awards by PSC) and Special Studies/Analysis (20 awards).
Activity has averaged 3.2 awards per year over the past five years (2022–2026), with combined potential value of $117.7 million and $61.9 million obligated (53% obligation rate). Seven awards totaling $3.2 million in combined potential value reach ultimate completion within the next twenty-four months, presenting recompete opportunity for competitors and modest refresh risk for the vendor. The firm has maintained continuous federal registration since 2004, establishing sustained technical credibility in railway mechanical engineering and FRA-specific domain expertise.
Contract vehicles
SBA capabilities narrative
Engineering, Research, Development and Analysis services, specializing in the transportation industry. Capabilities include structural, infrastructure, mechanical, vehicle dynamics, reliability and testing.
Quick answers
What is Sharma & Associates Inc.'s UEI?
Sharma & Associates Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is EQ76N7H4NW57.
What is Sharma & Associates Inc.'s CAGE code?
Sharma & Associates Inc.'s CAGE code is 3SPB3.
What is Sharma & Associates Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
Sharma & Associates Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)).
Where is Sharma & Associates Inc. located?
Sharma & Associates Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 5810 S Grant St, Hinsdale, IL 60521, USA.
Is Sharma & Associates Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Sharma & Associates Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through November 12, 2026.
Which contract vehicles does Sharma & Associates Inc. hold?
Sharma & Associates Inc. holds a place on 3 federal contract vehicles, including MAS and PSS.
What is Sharma & Associates Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Sharma & Associates Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is The contractor shall provide the federal railroad administration by developing a new model to evaluate the tank car fire… (693JJ626C000032), from Federal Railroad Administration, on August 20, 2026.
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