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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