TelecommunicationsNAICS 517110

Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Establishments primarily engaged in operating and maintaining switching and transmission facilities to provide direct communications via landlines, microwave, or a combination of landlines and satellite linkups.

$2.2B
FYFY2026 Contract Spending
1.1%
of Total Spending
5+
Major Buying Agencies

Typical Services Contracted

Network infrastructure services
Voice and data communications
Internet access services
Managed network services
Unified communications
Video conferencing systems
VoIP services
Network security services

Key Federal Agencies

Major federal agencies that purchase telecommunications services under this NAICS code.

Key Contract Vehicles

Government-wide and agency-specific acquisition vehicles commonly used for this NAICS code.

EIS (Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions)GSA Schedule (Telecom)DoD Networx successor contractsAgency-specific telecom contractsSEWP V

Market Trends & Opportunities

Current trends shaping federal procurement in this industry.

5G deployment
SD-WAN adoption
Unified communications as a service
Zero trust network architecture
Network modernization
Rural broadband expansion

Competitive Landscape

Typical Competitors

  • Major carriers (AT&T, Verizon, Lumen)
  • Regional telecommunications providers
  • Managed service providers
  • Small business telecom specialists

Entry Barriers

  • Infrastructure investment
  • FCC licensing requirements
  • EIS qualification
  • Technical expertise
  • Capital requirements

Key Success Factors

  • EIS contract holder status
  • Network reliability metrics
  • Geographic coverage
  • Technical certifications
  • Service level agreements

Recommended Certifications

  • FCC licenses and certifications
  • ISO 27001
  • SOC 2 Type II
  • TL 9000 (Telecom quality)
  • Security clearances
  • State utility certifications

NAICS Classification

Code:517110
Parent:5171 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers
Category:Telecommunications

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Contract spending data sourced from USASpending.gov, the official source for federal spending data. NAICS codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.