Wired Telecommunications Carriers — NAICS 517110

Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 517110 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.

0
Active Now
$2K
Median Contract
~521
Awards / Month
115
Competitors
5%
Small Business

About NAICS 517110

Wired Telecommunications Carriers. This industry falls under the Information sector (NAICS codes beginning with 51).

Federal agencies use NAICS code 517110 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the wired telecommunications carriers space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.

How to Use NAICS 517110 in Federal Contracting

To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 517110, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for wired telecommunications carriers work, they reference this code to determine the applicable small business size standard and any set-aside eligibility.

If you hold certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts under this NAICS code. These set-asides limit competition to certified small businesses, giving you a significant advantage in winning federal work.

FedOverwatch monitors SAM.gov daily and can automatically match you with new opportunities under NAICS 517110. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.

NAICS 517110 Market Intelligence

Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the wired telecommunications carriers market has seen 18,742 contract awards totaling $7.1B in value. The median contract size is $2K, with approximately 521 new awards per month.

Total Awards (3yr)

18,742

Total Value

$7.1B

Median Contract

$2K

Competitors

115

Contract value distribution

$76$2K median$223K
Small business set-aside rate5% of awards

977 small business awards ($736.6M total value,$118K median)

115 companies compete for NAICS 517110 contracts

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Size Standards

The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 517110 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers), the size standard is based on either average annual receipts or number of employees, depending on the specific industry. Meeting the size standard for your primary NAICS code is required to qualify for small business set-aside contracts.

Visit the SBA Size Standards Table to find the current threshold for NAICS 517110.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 517110?
NAICS code 517110 represents "Wired Telecommunications Carriers" in the North American Industry Classification System. Wired Telecommunications Carriers. This code is used by federal agencies on SAM.gov to classify contract opportunities so businesses in the wired telecommunications carriers industry can find relevant solicitations.
How many federal contracts use NAICS 517110?
There are currently 0 active federal contract opportunities on SAM.gov that use NAICS code 517110 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers). Over the past 3 years, there have been 18,742 awards totaling $7.1B, with a median contract value of $2K. Approximately 521 new contracts are awarded each month in this NAICS code. FedOverwatch tracks these opportunities in real time so you never miss a relevant contract.
How to find contracts for NAICS 517110?
You can find federal contracts for NAICS 517110 by searching SAM.gov directly, or by using FedOverwatch to get automatic matches. FedOverwatch monitors SAM.gov continuously and alerts you when new wired telecommunications carriers opportunities are posted that match your profile, certifications, and set-aside eligibility.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 517110?
The SBA assigns size standards to each NAICS code to determine whether a business qualifies as "small" for federal set-aside contracts. Size standards for NAICS 517110 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers) are based on either annual revenue or number of employees, depending on the industry. Check the SBA's size standards table at sba.gov for the most current thresholds for this code.

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