Wired Telecommunications Carriers — NAICS 517111
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 517111
Wired Telecommunications Carriers. This industry falls under the Information sector (NAICS codes beginning with 51).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 517111 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 517111 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 517111, 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.
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NAICS 517111 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the wired telecommunications carriers market has seen 7,898 contract awards totaling $1.2B in value. The median contract size is $5K, with approximately 219 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
7,898
Total Value
$1.2B
Median Contract
$5K
Competitors
578
Contract value distribution
1,086 small business awards ($159.8M total value,$18K median)
578 companies compete for NAICS 517111 contracts
See who's winning, their award values, and where you fit in the market
Explore CompetitorsSize Standards
The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 517111 (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 517111.
Recent NAICS 517111 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Defense is procuring local voice and data circuits for the Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois. The key requirements include the provision of reliable communication services to support the operations at the facility.
The Department of Defense is procuring a commercially provided Virtual Private Network Service (VPNS) in Europe. This service is intended for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and requires compliance with specific commercial item terms and conditions. The procurement is not set aside for small businesses and will utilize a lowest price technically acceptable evaluation process.
The Department of Defense is procuring local exchange services for Fort Stewart, GA. The key requirements include providing reliable telecommunication services to support military operations and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
The Department of Defense is procuring local voice and data circuits for the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The key requirements include the provision of reliable communication services to support operations at the facility.
The Department of Defense is procuring local voice and data circuits for the Tobyhanna Army Depot in Pennsylvania. The key requirements include providing reliable communication services to support the operations at the depot.
The Department of Defense is procuring a commercially provided Virtual Private Network Service (VPNS) in Europe. The solicitation is restricted to entities registered under the appropriate NAICS code and requires compliance with specific commercial item terms and conditions. The evaluation will use a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process.
The Department of Defense is procuring internet service for the Kilmer Hall Student Activity Center at Joint Base San Antonio. The requirement includes providing network as a service, with a focus on wired telecommunications. The anticipated completion date for the service is May 19, 2026.
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation is seeking vendors to provide T1 Data Circuit telecom services for the Central Valley Operations Office, specifically for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system between Trinity Dam and Keswick Dam. The service includes a dedicated circuit with a monthly service fee for access, and interested vendors must demonstrate their capability to meet the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement.
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